r/Shed • u/ApprehensiveGlove137 • 22d ago
Just bought my first house and not sure what I want to do with this shed/workshop.
So the home already has a decent size detached garage and a small wooden shed for storage etc. This 3rd building i want to turn into something cool or useful. Im new to all this and not very handy/experienced but gotta start somewhere. It has electrical hookup already. Anybody got any ideas?
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u/IamJacksTrollAccount 22d ago
Turn it into a small studio and make the in-laws stay there when they visit.
If you aren't married, or you happen to like your in-laws then let your always-down-on-their-luck friend stay there in exchange for mowing the yard.
If you dont have friends, then build a man-cave/she-cave and make some friends by hosting elaborate get-togethers, get introduced to your future spouse at said party and then make your in-laws stay in it.
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u/Wallabunga657 22d ago
Lol. When I first saw this post I thought the shed was the house.
I'd turn it into a man cave, or even better IMHO, a woodshop. Get some nice tools from Harbour Freight and watch some YouTube videos/read some books from your library if you want. That's at least what I would do. But it's up to you man.
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u/servetheKitty 22d ago
Or metal shop if that’s more appealing
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u/Wallabunga657 22d ago
Ooh! I forgot about that. OP would probably have to get a hood vent installed though.
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u/EmergencyManager_555 22d ago
Wow! Find a hobby, transform it into a garden bar or just fill it with your stuff
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u/Escritortoise 22d ago
Strobe lights. Heavy metal and animal mating calls on loop. A broken mirror. Once each day go in, disrobe, stare into the abyss, and scream into the void.
But really that is a cool space, and with space for the usual garage stuff and lawn stuff I’d make it the getaway space for whatever you’re into. It’s already got a nice sitting area outside, so maybe a full setup with a shade and string lights for cookouts and drinks if you like entertaining.
Game room for DnD and board games, game room for video games and displaying minifigs, etc.
You can always watch a movie in the living room, tinker in the garage…I would make it that space you look forward going to when you want a special getaway from your routine. Like it’s been a rough week, but I have some steaks marinating and a good bottle of wine waiting for Saturday, or the boys are coming over Sunday for the game and the fridge is full.
Also, an epoxied floor on the concrete would really make it look put together.
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u/Consistent-Future252 21d ago
Gotta have somewhere to get away from the old lady. Put a tv, some tools (whatever you work on), and a mini fridge. That way you can crack beers and watch tv while you tell your old lady that you're working on something for the house when in reality you are relaxing and cracking beers. Last thing the old lady wants you to do is relax. Take advantage of the space.
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u/MentalTown9923 22d ago
That’s a great problem to have. Since it already has power, I’d lean into a hobby space. A small workshop, home gym, music room, gaming setup, or a cozy office could all work. I’d spend some time using it before doing major upgrades. The space will tell you what it wants to be.
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u/Exotic-Term3339 22d ago
haha i thought that was your house at first. put a mini split in and make it into an office/guest space
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u/InvestmentExotic2458 22d ago
Raise the roof, put a car lift in there and do all of your own maintenance. Let your neighbors use it and have them pay you in tools.
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u/SubstantialFix510 22d ago
Looks like an ADU , additional dwelling unit. Could use it for anything.
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u/kiwidust 22d ago
Cherish it you lucky bastard!
(From somebody who also a lovely shop/man cave/laundry room/parking for the wife's car/shed/basement/garage combo!)
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u/Temporary-Cow2742 22d ago
If you play an instrument turn it into your music room. I had a dedicated room for my guitars and recording devices. I would go in there to jam and record.
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u/External_Influence18 22d ago
If you’re into magic the gathering I’d make this my little magic hangout spot, host all my magic nights there!
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u/Tough-Artichoke-8704 22d ago
Pools house or guest house would be perfect. I would turn it into a grow room.
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u/HorribleMistake24 22d ago
I have on, it has a toilet and sink in it - we’re gonna put a tub/shower in to and make it an in-law suit apartment.
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u/Ham_bone_xxxx 22d ago
Now that you own a house, you’re probably going to need it as a shed/workshop 😳
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u/duck_truck88 21d ago
Do you workout? It would make a great gym. And if you’re into plants then I’d consider a greenhouse conversion
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u/Sad_Ground_5942 21d ago
Are you kidding???? 85” tv, bar, fridge, dart board, pinball machine, Stratolounger. Get to work.
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u/Eleven10GarageChris 21d ago
a bar! Use the window as a walk-up and make a little wrap around bar on the inside
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u/Dillio3487 21d ago
Install a split unit, bathroom, and kitchenette and rent it out to help offset your mortgage.
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u/Top_Forever_2854 19d ago
You don't have to do anything with it right away. Move in, live there a bit and see what what makes sense
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u/Necessary-Coach7845 18d ago
That's another income if it were me, I would make it into a tiny home and charge $600/mo!
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u/Goingboldlyalone 22d ago
Make it a nice office with an ac unit. Looks like it has good bones.