Walking away from the grind of a 9 to 5 office job can be empowering. Whether you’re working remotely for a company or starting your own business. There are some major benefits to working from home in your own backyard. Working in a home office doesn’t make you any less sedentary though. Most of us…
Moving my home office into my backyard was just the first step in a long journey. Sure I had more privacy, but what about space issues? Let’s face it — a shed converted into a home office isn’t very big. Not compared to most rooms inside your home. So just how do you make your…
When I moved my work from home set up to the backyard I felt a great sense of relief. No more distractions! At least that was the theory. As it turns out there are plenty of noises in the backyard as well. There are natural noises, neighbor noises and plenty of potential for family noise….
I’m always on the hunt for a nice spot around the house for a bit of privacy so that I can get some work done. Working from home has its fair share of challenges and this is the biggest one for me. If you find yourself in the same boat it’s not surprising. It’s a…
If you’re struggling to find that perfect home office space you’re not alone. There are always tons of distractions when you work inside the home. The family is always buzzing around, the dog is nuzzling your leg for attention and the cat thinks your keyboard is a great place for a nap. Where do you…
Just about every homeowner has a relationship with their neighbors either good or bad. Even if you have a great relationship with your neighbors it doesn’t mean they’re going to love the idea of a new building next to their fence. Before you get started on building a shed office next to a neighbors fence…
There are some things that probably didn’t change when you made the move to remote work in your backyard office. One of them is the need for a desk. If you’re going to get any work done it’s kind of a must. The problem is we’ve all heard that sitting for long periods isn’t good…
Working in a cold office isn’t fun and it isn’t productive either. It’s hard to concentrate on a laptop screen if you can’t feel your fingers. Chances are those cold digits will be the only thing on your mind. If you live in a colder climate and you want to work in your outdoor office…
Making the leap to a full time work from home lifestyle can feel a little intimidating at first. At times you might even feel like a bit of an imposter. I did for a while. I kept asking myself — is it really work if I’m doing it from home? The truth is working from…
So you’ve started working at home, but you’re struggling to find your rhythm. It’s a big transition. There are no coworkers to bounce ideas off and you’re finding it hard to stay focused. Anyone who’s ever worked from home can relate. It doesn’t help that your 3 year old thinks your home office would make…