The shed: voted as one of the top 100 symbols of Britishness; traditionally a male retreat at the bottom of the garden.

However, research has shown that although over half of us use the shed to escape our other halves, it’s now more women than men. A woman’s touch wouldn’t go amiss as - aside from providing a tranquil retreat, a well-kept garden shed can add up to 5% to the value of your property*.

For ideas on how to do up your shed without spending a fortune, check out www.conti.co.uk. Contiboard is the ideal product when it comes to creating bespoke shelving and furniture so make yourself at home in the garden before the frost sets in!