| Tired of looking out your back window at an ugly, | | | | These are easy to install, simple to paint to match |
| weathered backyard shed? What to do without | | | | and will add an entire new look to your once staid |
| having to go to the trouble and expense of | | | | looking shed. |
| building a shed? Is your better half nudging you to | | | | New shed siding can be added, or even a new |
| "do something about that ugly shed?" One can't | | | | roof without redoing the entire construction. |
| deny, even the ugliest of sheds is better than no | | | | There are countless options when considering new |
| shed. | | | | siding; feel free to explore several unique shed |
| First, make sure the shed is solid and worthy of | | | | siding ideas here. |
| continued maintenance - if it needs rebuilding, you | | | | If you truly have time on your hands, you may |
| can get shed plans that will guide your | | | | want to ponder updating your shed with a new |
| reconstruction. However, if it's sturdy, shows no | | | | front porch; add an awning or railing - all or part |
| signs of rot or rust - its worthy of a beauty | | | | of this will offer a soft and welcoming appearance. |
| makeover. | | | | Some have taken it a step further by adding a |
| Doors are a great way to freshen and update | | | | stone, brick or gravel path, complimenting the |
| your garden shed - explore options at your local | | | | inviting look. |
| home center. Bring some humor to your shed | | | | Never underestimate the power of paint. Consider |
| with an old-fashioned outhouse door. Or, explore | | | | a bright and contrasting color of the door and |
| wood doors that allow for a bright colored paint, | | | | trim. |
| split doors offer a casual look, and double barn | | | | Tired of looking at that empty shed side? Try |
| doors will provide for charming convenience. | | | | sprucing it up with an artistically arranged display |
| New hardware provides an easy way to give the | | | | of something curious. For example antique yard |
| shed a more current look. Knobs, hinges, latches, | | | | tools, hanging baskets, birdhouses, tiles, sundials or |
| and lights will support an affordable facelift. | | | | other interesting items. |
| Consider replacing the weathered, fly filled | | | | Add a trellis to soften the shed's presence. We've |
| windows with paneled windows - if the sizes are | | | | seen simple trellis made from apple tree pruning's |
| standard, it's an affordable upgrade that will add | | | | that were woven together and kept in place with |
| charm and a clean appearance to your backyard | | | | wire - 2-3-4 in a row along the sheds side will be |
| shed. | | | | something a garden club would fuss over, |
| Windows? Now the fun begins. Affordable | | | | attractive and easy. |
| shutters painted to match your doors and other | | | | Now, for the obvious suggestion - updating your |
| trim will turn an eye-soar into an adorable shed | | | | shed can be as simple as adding some matching |
| that will draw the envy of neighbors. If shutters | | | | flower pots, a bench or a wreath on the door. |
| are too cute for your style, consider a variety of | | | | Sometimes "fresh" can be just a splash of "new" |
| flower boxes. | | | | and not an entire makeover. |
| If these added updates aren't enough, consider | | | | Regardless, we hope a few of these suggestions |
| adding some pre-fabbed gingerbread accents to | | | | have given you some ideas on how to turn an old |
| soften your shed's edges, corners and eves. | | | | shed new. |