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Let’s face it — you need more space. Maybe you’ve been working from home — without a proper office — since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic or perhaps you’re tired of hiding in your walk-in pantry when you need a few moments away from your kids.
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Moving isn’t an option right now, so you’ve been thinking about turning your backyard shed into an adult clubhouse. This might’ve seemed crazy at first, but now that the she-shed — and he-shed — movement has gone mainstream, you’re ready to get started.
Right now, it’s hard to envision your currently utilitarian shed as a backyard oasis, but it can be done. Here’s what you’ll need to transform a medium-sized — 100-square-foot — shed on a budget.
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Paint
Make your shabby shed look chic by covering it in a fresh coat of paint. You’ll need both interior and exterior paint, so head to the store to compare color swatches.
One gallon of paint covers up to 400 square feet, according to PPG Paints. Therefore, even if you need multiple coats, you should only have to purchase one can of each.
A delightfully calming hue, 1 gallon of Behr Marquee Exterior Paint and Primer in Laguna Blue costs $51.98 at Home Depot. Nice and neutral, 1 gallon of Behr Premium Plus Interior Paint and Primer in Adobe Sand with a satin sheen costs $31.98.
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Caulk
Make your shed more comfortable by using caulk to seal off openings where drafts, bugs and water can get in. The two main types are latex and silicone. Each has advantages — i.e., latex is easier to apply and can be painted, but silicone lasts longer, according to Lowe’s — so choose the form that works best for your shed.
You can get a 10.1-ounce tube of Alex Painter’S White Paintable Latex Caulk for $2.18, while a 2.8-ounce tube of GE Silicone 2+ Almond Silicone Caulk costs $4.58. If you opt for a large tube of caulk, you’ll also need a caulk gun. Lowe’s sells the Project Source 10-ounce Cordless Rod Caulk Gun for $3.98.
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Insulation
You want to use your shed year-round, so having a professional install insulation is a must. This will help keep the space cooler in the summer and warmer …….
