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DIY Projects Covering Garages, Outbuildings and Shed

This page includes links to all of our Garage and Outbuilding DIY how to projects. In this section you will find how to guides covering garage conversions and fixes for damp issues, painting and decorating various types of garage doors and also how to build a base for a shed and also build a shed. Browse through the below list and click on your chosen link to view the project information.

  • Building a Shed Base

    Shed base - concrete base construction - This is a DIY guide learn how to build a concrete shed base using a standard construction method which allows for a damp proofing

  • Garage Damp Walls

    Garage - damp walls - Damp Proofing a Garage - Guide showing how to damp proof garage walls for conversion into living space and how to plaster them correctly

  • Damp Garage Floor Causes and Cures and Damp Proofing for Concrete Floors

    Damp - garage floor damp - Guide covering how to damp proof a garage floor using several techniques and how to prepare your garage floor correctly for a successful job

  • Fitting a Shed Lock

    Security - shed locks - Learn about how to fit a shed lock and secure your shed or outbuilding by fitting a bolt lock or brenton bolt to the door

  • Choosing a Garage Door

    Garage doors - how to choose - In this DIY guide we look at how to choose a garage door. We also look at the different opening options for each door and also rough costs

  • Garage Floor Coverings and How to Level a Garage Floor Using Self Leveling Screed

    Garages - garage floor coverings - Learn about different garage floor coverings for concrete garage floors to both protect them and give a visually appealing finish

  • Garage Conversion

    Garages - garage conversion - All you need to know about converting your garage into a usable living space including planning and building control rules

  • How to Build a Shed

    Shed building - DIY project guide showing how to build a shed with simple advice and tips. Easy to follow shed building information and help

  • Fitting a Garage Door to a New or Existing Garage

    Garage doors - how to fit - Help with how to fit a garage door and what to consider when installing a door for a new or existing garage

  • How to Protect Outbuildings

    Shed and outbuilding security - How to secure garages, sheds and outbuildings from theft and intruders. See the range of options available such as fitting locks and lighting

In this section we look at sheds and garages including advice on building a shed and before you get to that stage you need to know about building a shed base (which we also offer help and advice on doing). Then there is shed roofing, electrics for your shed and how to secure your shed by fitting locks to keep your equipment safe. We also have advice on converting a garage, as well as roofing and flooring, and help with garage doors.

Securing your shed with a suitable lock will keep your belongings safe

Securing your shed with a suitable lock will keep your belongings safe

You have a choice of materials for your shed. Sheds are often made of wood, but you can also find metal sheds, or even composite materials such as upvc and other plastics. Sheds can also be built from bricks or blocks.

Traditionally shed roofs are made of plywood covered in roofing felt to keep the rain out, however there are also other roofing materials to chose from such as rubber, tiles, wooden shingles or even thatch if you are going for rustic appeal.

You might need a shed for storage, or as a home office, you may even use it as your workshop and lets face it, many men treat their shed more like a “man cave” than a cupboard. Every year there is an award for the Shed of The Year so if you want to be a contender why not let your imagination run riot?

If you are building a garage and you have space you may want to consider building a double garage, so you have room for all the other stuff that gets stored in a garage as well as the car.

We help you with choices about your garage doors including projects that walk you through fitting a garage door, and how to maintain and paint them. If you are looking for something new we also have a project on choosing a garage door.

We also have projects dealing with damp in your garage including coating the floor and plastering the walls. If your floor is uneven you wan help with leveling a garage floor.

If you are into garage music (see what we did there?) then you may want to check out our sound insulation section, that way if your teenager is learning the drums you can park them out in the garage to jam away with the band, to their hearts content.