Our gardens are an extension of our homes. You can decorate them with plants, lighting, and furniture. Use them to entertain and relax in, some of us even use them to work in. We also use it as another place for children to play in.

Did you know people were scared of sheds in the Slavic folklore? Or that 1 in 5 Brits love their sheds so much they prefer hanging out there on their own rather than with their partners? Here are 8 facts you about sheds you probably didn't know.

Choosing a shed is a difficult. There are plenty of things to choose for your budget, needs and space. We compiled a list of 5 things that make a good shed; materials, size, sturdiness, weatherproofing and access. How do these markers measure up to our Dutch barn shed?

Mary Price, a painter from Bristol, is one of the lucky runner-ups for the Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2019, in the category Workshop/Studio.