Frankenshed rises from the dead to win 2023 Shed of the Year

The winner of 2023’s Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition has been announced. Londoner Archie Proudfoot was chosen for his Frankenshed, which involved bringing a ruined old shed back to life with recycled materials and decorative artwork.Continue Read… Continue reading Frankenshed rises from the dead to win 2023 Shed of the Year

Cheap and cheerful Potting Shed wins 2022 Shed of the Year

The winner of 2022’s Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition has finally been announced. Lancashire-based sheddie Kelly Howarth has received the prize for her low-budget creation The Potting Shed, which is primarily built from recycled doors and wooden p… Continue reading Cheap and cheerful Potting Shed wins 2022 Shed of the Year

Quirky shed packs in everything from solar power to a chicken coop

Whether creating a DIY tiny house or a micro home based on a shipping container, Pin-Up Houses is known for its out-of-the-box ideas. However, the firm’s new shed/storage space, named Gardenrobe, is probably its most experimental model to date and mixe… Continue reading Quirky shed packs in everything from solar power to a chicken coop

Tiny spaces, big ideas: 2022 Shed of the Year finalists announced

A total of 21 finalists have been announced for this year’s Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition. Packed full of interesting designs by passionate amateur “sheddies” working to a shoestring budget, highlights include an aircraft hangar-like build made… Continue reading Tiny spaces, big ideas: 2022 Shed of the Year finalists announced

1970s-inspired cocktail bar wins 2021 Shed of the Year

Following the unveiling of the shortlist earlier this year, the winner of the Cuprinol 2021 Shed of the Year competition has now been declared. Model and social media influencer Danielle Zarb-Cousin got the nod for her chic 1970s-inspired cocktail bar,… Continue reading 1970s-inspired cocktail bar wins 2021 Shed of the Year

Impressive finalists revealed for 2021 Shed of the Year competition

The finalists have been announced for the annual Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition. One of the most interesting architecture competitions around, what it lacks in big names and budget, it makes up for with clever design ideas by enthusiastic amateu… Continue reading Impressive finalists revealed for 2021 Shed of the Year competition

Nature-inspired family retreat crowned 2020 Shed of the Year

Following the Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition a few months ago, an overall winner has now been announced. This year’s top sheddie is officially Daniel Holloway, who won with his nature-inspired Bedouin Tree Shed in London, England.Continue Readin… Continue reading Nature-inspired family retreat crowned 2020 Shed of the Year

Hackaday Podcast 082: DJ CNC, NFC Black Box, Sound of Keys, and Payin’ for 3D Prints

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys check in on the best hacks from the past week. All the buzz is the algorithm that can reverse engineer your house keys from the way they sound going into the lock. Cardboard construction goes extreme with an RC car build that’s beyond …read more

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Tiny sheds, big ideas: The amazing designs of 2020’s Shed of the Year

The finalists for the 2020 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition have been announced. A record 27 sheds have made the cut, with highlights including a greenery-covered retreat, a tiny classroom used to provide online schooling, and a backyard bar compl… Continue reading Tiny sheds, big ideas: The amazing designs of 2020’s Shed of the Year

Shed of the Year 2019 shortlist highlights hobbyist ingenuity

The shortlist for the 2019 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition has been announced. A total of 21 superb sheds made the cut this year and highlights include a handcrafted retreat inspired by a log cabin, a converted army truck with a shed at… Continue reading Shed of the Year 2019 shortlist highlights hobbyist ingenuity