Page 13 - REN July-Aug 2021

Work from home…at the office
For those of us working from home but still crave a light commute and/
or have a crowded household during the day, a backyard home office
offers a quiet and separate space to take Zoom calls, finish up your daily
deliverables, or simply collect your professional thoughts.

With the number of people working from home going up and up, Canadians
are looking for contractors to help build new offices in their existing shed
space. The only restrictions are space, so let your imagination run wild. That
being said, just be sure your new backyard office doesn’t pose any insurance
risks.
Get back to basics with a greenhouse Image via Pinterest – Editions de L’Arkhan

For the budding gardeners among us, why not transform your backyard shed
from a “fixed” state of storage to a “growth”-oriented hub by setting up your own
sheltered greenhouse? By adding a few window openings and shelving units, you
can take advantage of the shed’s access to sunlight and create a warm, insulated
home for your seedlings. A shed-turned-greenhouse is also a great way to keep
critters away from any fruits and vegetables you may be growing. So, whether
planning a hydroponic herb garden or pop-up produce stand and flower shop,
the options are ripe for the picking.

Retreat to your fortress of solitude
If you’re looking for some alone
time, and perhaps a more stylish
and less utilitarian use of your
existing shed space, focus your
Image via Family Food Garden shed makeover on creating your
own backyard oasis. Whether it’s a meditation space or escape room,
you can get away from it all while staying put.
Of course, all of these ideas will only be possible after a thorough
spring cleaning. Good thing the weather is cooperating. Time to get
started—your shed is waiting. g

Image via At Home With Ashley

www.BCislandhomes.ca | REAL ESTATE NOW | 13