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She-Shed?

PamelaSue72 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:10:25 GMT

We are in the process of working on a she-shed. DH is retired and I'm retiring at the end of the year. We bought a shed and insulated and drywalled the shed because we live in a northern area of the country and I do plan to use it year-around. I'm working on paint colors, flooring, lighting, furnishings, etc. It will have a tv (DH has claimed the shed during football season with his buddies) and it has internet service. I have a small fridge in my office that I plan to bring into the shed. No plumbing, no bathroom, etc. It's a place for me to go when the "togetherness" with DH gets to be a little too much.

Would you take a she-shed? I'm really excited about mine!

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cowboy sam — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:18:09 GMT

@PamelaSue72

Yes...and make sure" no" land line phone is installed in it also!!

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Mary Bailey — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:35:45 GMT

@PamelaSue72 wrote:
We are in the process of working on a she-shed. DH is retired and I'm retiring at the end of the year. We bought a shed and insulated and drywalled the shed because we live in a northern area of the country and I do plan to use it year-around. I'm working on paint colors, flooring, lighting, furnishings, etc. It will have a tv (DH has claimed the shed during football season with his buddies) and it has internet service. I have a small fridge in my office that I plan to bring into the shed. No plumbing, no bathroom, etc. It's a place for me to go when the "togetherness" with DH gets to be a little too much.

Would you take a she-shed? I'm really excited about mine!

I'd love a She-Shed

or a

Babe Cave

@PamelaSue72 enjoy it and your retirement!

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Kabella — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:07:10 GMT

@Mary Bailey Good Luck on your She Shed. I could not have one without a toilet & sink. I would have to run to the main house. Hey, I drink lots of water & as I get older, I have go more lol!

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faeriemoon — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:34:57 GMT

I have no desire for a she-shed.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:49:06 GMT

@PamelaSue72 ....dh and I are together at lot...we work together, then we are at home together, and yes sometimes it is a lot.

Our extra space is the back porch, he watches TV, sports, etc. out there until it's to cold as it is not heated, or cooled.

I also spend time out there to read or surf the internet, visit when friends are over, but most of the time it is his space...usually after dinner I am cleaning the kitchen or doing something in the house so it works well for us.

Everyone needs a place to go and be alone, if that is what they want...enjoy your new space.

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drizzellla — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:51:58 GMT

I could not tell you how many times I have seen sheds at Sam's Club, Lowe's or Home Depot and thought that they would make a nice room. The one I always checked out was at Sam's. There were windows and shutters and quite roomy. It is really quite attractive.

Many years ago our friend had a shed built in his backyard. It was his "workshop". And he made sure it had everything - heater, electricity, comfy chair, cable for the TV, microwave, refrigerator and every power tool imaginable. When he sold the house, I think the new owner bought his house because of the shed.

I can see why you would make a shed into a special room. It gives you extra space, without the big expense of adding an addition to your house.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:17:03 GMT

I have a shed in my backyard that looks like a small house, with a small window, a door, a porch area and it even has a gutter around the roof. It's painted the same color as my house. It doesn't have any power or plumbing but my house is not that far away from it. I could easily make into a she-shed and I have seriously thought about it but in all honesty...why?? I have all that I need, and more, just steps away from that shed. It would be way too hot and cold when the seasons come around.

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Mominohio — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:18:25 GMT

I'd be excited to have one, and I'm excited for you!

The only reason it isn't on my to do list is money. Money to do it and do it right. In Ohio, I'd want it climate controlled or everything in it would bake in the summer heat, and freeze in the winter, not to mention dampness from rain and humidity

So we just need too many other things that are more necessary to be done to even consider doing a she shed and doing it right.

But hey, a girl can dream!

@PamelaSue72

When you get it done, please share pictures!

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twinsister — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:33:45 GMT

I don't have she-shed, but I do have a babe cave. We moved into a townhouse development and don't have the room or would be allowed a she-shed. I claimed one of the spare rooms as my babe cave and love it. Enjoy your she shed!!

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Carmie — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:51:51 GMT

I don't have one, but I know someone who does. She even sleeps in there during the summertime on occasion. It's done up really cute. There is electricity in there, so she has lights and can use a heater or have AC if necessary.

It can be only be used in the summer time or when the weather is warmer. Even though it is insulated and finished with dry wall material, it is expensive and difficult to heat. Cold air comes up through the floor...no basement or crawl space underneath. Last summer she had a groundhog tunnel underneath it.

I suppose if you plan on using it for 12 months, you need to put it on a proper foundation like you would for a home.

I think they are really cute, but my DH would turn it into another he-shed and use it for garden gear. Our garden shed is overflowing with stuff.

I would love to see pictures when it is finished.

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Fressa — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:34:32 GMT

I would LOVE a "She Shed" but I would love a "He Shed" even more. I would move all the power saws, etc. out there so the dust could fly around outside instead of the entire lower level. Maybe we should have his and hers? I think I like that idea best.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:02:17 GMT

@Mominohio we have several Amish builders who will build stock cabins/sheds as well as custom.

You can get plumbing for a sink, electrical and even drywall, paneling and thru the wall vented heaters.

They arrange delivery statewide. Necessary permits and any foundation are up to you.

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mimomof4 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:05:33 GMT

My mom had one way before it was a "thing". Dad built her one in 1999/2000. She used it mainly for her gardening supplies but it had electricity, running water and a porch.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:11:06 GMT

No thanks. Hate the commercial.... hate the whole idea.

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Lake4 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:17:22 GMT

Great idea. I would love one! Show us pictures as you go or when you are done, please.

P.S. - Also love that commercial about Cheryl's she shed...

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stevieb — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:31:53 GMT

The whole man cave/she shed concept is one I've never embraced. I'm all for people having spaces of their own if they desire them, but my personal preference doesn't include cutesy names and I also favor more comfortable, dedicated spaces within the house... That said, if they work for any given individual, then go for it... The whole idea of a shed is a bit too much along the lines of a 'playhouse' for me, though a room of one's own is a great idea...

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Kachina624 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:56:38 GMT

My whole house is mine, all mine. I do have a big wooden, shingled shed but it's full of tools and garden supplies

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KentuckyWoman — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:18:15 GMT

I don't understand the need to have a she shed or man cave. There are plenty of places in our home where I or my husband can go to escape. No need to spend time and especially money to designate a specific area to be alone. If you are into that sort of thing, then I think it's wonderful. I would feel just plain weird in a she shed though.

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ladycos — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:44:45 GMT

@PamelaSue72
Oh yes I would love it. Problem is, it would be too big by the time I added all my wants, tv, long counter space to do crafts etc,so I wouldn’t mess up the house. A place to rest and read if I want to, a small table to have a snack or brunch with friends, a coffee station and a small fridge with power and a sink with water. A front porch to doll up and set with friends for iced tea.
Of course heat and air and I would want it a-joined to my out door storage shed so I could go back and forth easily. Well a girl can dream can’t she.
Hope you enjoy your she shed and your retirement.