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    Garden Shed from B & Q - worth it?

    Am under directions to do our garden up, and on the list is to get a new shed. We will be selling the house in approx 6 months (probably, or renting) so dont need the bees knees, but it needs to look good but be cheap.
    Are the B&Q sheds any good? Lots of hassle? Or should I consider a more local store?
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    If you want to buy from B&Q, wait until they have a sale with at least 30% off. Otherwise, look elsewhere to get better value for money.

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    Avoid wooden ones if possible - they're a pain to look after

    (IMHO )
    Last edited by DavidM; 18-07-2006 at 01:33 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidM
    Avoid wooden ones if possible - they're a pain to look after

    (IMHO )

    Doesn't that just leave plastic? ugh...

    Why don't they have metal sheds here?

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    Seems odd to me... as they sell all the other bits for them for making a nice solid floor

    Anyway - There's always Argos

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    Nought wrong with BQ , wickes etc sheds if you only want it for 6 months mate. Normally come flat pack with all the fixings , felt etc , just like putting together a bit of furniture just treat it with some shed and fence stuff to make it last longer.

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    if u go to b&q always try and haggle when buying big items aunt went there and brought a 150 quid table and chair set and got them to give here a 20 quid parasol for free
    always worth a try on big orders of anything
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    argos is ok. metal ones too. can get good deals when they're having sales

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    http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co...me.php?cat=257 bought me a metal shed from there - good ten year no rust guarantee on some. Storemore or yardmaster. Were cheaper than wooden equlivalents i was looking at.

    Fuddam has a nice shed

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    Quote Originally Posted by colincliff
    http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co...me.php?cat=257 bought me a metal shed from there - good ten year no rust guarantee on some. Storemore or yardmaster. Were cheaper than wooden equlivalents i was looking at.

    Fuddam has a nice shed
    You lifesaver! I can afford a garage! <&#163;600!
    http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co...cat=352&page=1

    Brilliant, I'm going to order one next week.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidM
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    I've personally had nothing but trouble with the things

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    DIY store sheds are rubbish - find a local firm who build them bespoke it's cheaper than you think and they'll put it up/treat it etc. I had one made to fit the space behind the garage perfectly
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rack
    You lifesaver! I can afford a garage! <£600!
    http://www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co...cat=352&page=1

    Brilliant, I'm going to order one next week.
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