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Mail order thoughts

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It is that time of the year again. My birthday is just round the corner and all the mail-order guys rush to send me special birthday offers. Or shall I say, “special” birthday offers? Read the rest of this entry »

Shopping for sheds

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Today I am shopping for sheds. Specifically I am looking for a small(ish) storage unit to go in that awkward space at the side of the house. Anybody who ever had an end-of-terrace property would know what I am talking about - too narrow to put anything substantial, yet too wide to waste with the space such a premium and all.

At first there seems to be plenty of choice on the market. Firstly, various plastic and metal storage units. I am told by The Boss to dismiss all of those straightaway. I have to agree they do look pretty hideous. And I doubt they would be very good for the planet. I love the idea of sliding doors on the metal ones but it is not enough to make up for the material. We’ll be old-fashioned and go with wood. Read the rest of this entry »