This little shed sitting on the corner of our property has been an eyesore since we bought this place. We didn't bother doing anything to it for the first few years, since we were hoping to do a major rehab job, complete with new siding, a new door, and adding a new roof with a higher pitch. However, since we have about 1000 projects that are more time-sensitive than this one (as a homeowner, does the work EVER end?!) I decided to give it a "mini-makeover" in the meantime. A good cleaning was the first order of business...I forgot to snap a pic of it before I cleaned...rest assured, it looked a LOT worse, and was covered in a thick brownish-green layer of mold/mildew/algae/whatever that nasty stuff is that covers pretty much every outdoor surface eventually here in the Northwest. Afterwards, I simply used a bunch of paint that we already had laying around from painting our house last summer. I also opted to add a $12 hinge and handle kit from Home Depot to add some flair.
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| Before Makeover |
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| After Makeover |
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A good cleaning and plenty of elbow grease, using 60 Seconds Cleaner we already had: $0
Primer and paint left over from another job: $0
Hinge and handle kit: $12
TOTAL COST: $12
So, for $12, the little shed is no longer the eyesore of the yard, and is now a charming little focal point. We still plan on doing the major siding, door, and roof upgrades later, and maybe adding an old window or two to up the twee factor. But for now, she's sittin' pretty, and I think it's the best $12 I've ever spent on this place.
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