Anon 1333
I am 16, and my mum has given me the shed to make into a sort of outroom/hang out area, its about 8 by 4 ft and one story, your average garden shed. I dont know where to get the cheapest paint/flooring, what to get etc, any help?
I have a red couch donated by my mum, and I obviously want to do it as cheaply as possible and dont want to spend over £100.
I dont know how to heat/get electricity to it either
Pleaaaase help
The couch will fit, we have checked but I'm looking more for paint/flooring dealers or websites that do it cheap, and ideas for heat/electricity
Answer
Getting wiring to it will be costly and require some electrical help and might not meet codes BUT you can get inexpensive rechargeable camping lanterns for around 10 quid that would give you lighting. You can also find fairly inexpensive solar lights nowadays too for garden lighting. For heat, there are portable fireplace units that heat with alcohol gel fuel (like the Sterno cans used in buffet dishes) -- I have one in my fireplace that makes the room nice and warm by burning 3 cans of it and there are no fumes so you don't have to worry about insulation.
here's a link to some examples. You could also build your own out of bricks and just buy the fuel cans.
http://www.homeandbackyard.com/prod_gen.cfm?subcatid=1050&catid=1005
You can also get small heaters that run on compressed gas like butane and propane for camping -- look in sporting goods stores.
If the shed is close enough (within 50 feet or so) to your house or garage where there is power, you could run a heavy duty extension cord from a power outlet to the shed provided it did not lay on the ground in an area where it could be tripped over or damaged. Then you could use an electric space heater. But you would need to disconnect it when you were not using the shed, for safety.
You could check with a furniture or electronics store and see if they throw out any large flat pieces of packing styrofoam that you could have to nail inside the walls for insulation. Staple sheets of plastic to the wall inside first before you attach the foam to keep the wind and moisture out. Once you have the walls and ceiling covered with the foam, get some fabric (flat bed sheets work well for this) and stretch and staple it over the foam. It will look good and the walls will be like a big bulletin board so you can hang up posters wherever you want.
For paint, check with building and paint stores -- they often have cans that were mixed to a color that the customer didn't like and they will sell them for half off price or less. For flooring, you should be able to get a remnant of linoleum or carpeting that small of a size for around 10 quid at a building supply place or flooring shop. You can also get peel and stick 12" x 12" linoleum tiles for about 50p each if you have a floor in the shed. If there is just a dirt floor you would need to build something up with wood -- see if you can get leftovers of treated wood from a construction site (ask them, don't steal it -- they always have scrap). Lay out a sheet of plastic on the ground first, then build a frame of two by fours with a sheet of 4' x 8' plywood over it.
you might want to add a window if there is not already one. See if you can get a small window at a junk yard and cut a hole in the wall and install it, caulking it well around the edges of the frame.
You should be able to put together a pretty nice little "retreat" for under £100.
where is a good place to go camping near olive branch, ms or bolivar, tn?
wild_gurl_
me and some of my friends want to go camping but we dont know anywhere to go
we want to go somewhere that would be fun and we would have a bunch of stuff we can do
Answer
Chickasaw State Park is about 20 miles from Bolivar in Henderson, TN...
Chickasaw State Rustic Park is situated on some of the highest terrain in west Tennessee. Of the area's 14,384 acres of timberland, 1,280 acres are used for recreation. The remainder is state forest managed jointly by the State Forestry Division and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The park is located in Chester and Hardeman Counties, 18 miles south of Jackson, Tennessee on State Hwy. 100.
Programs
A park recreation director, on duty during the summer months, conducts group games, arts and crafts, evening movies, campfire programs and hayrides.
Biking & Hiking
The park has hiking and biking (mountain bike trails available) trails that are open year round. No overnight camping is allowed on the hiking trails.
Boating
Rowboats and pedal boats are available for rent on Lake Placid. No personally owned boats or gasoline powered motors are allowed on the lake. However, electric trolling motors are allowed. Fishermen, young and old, enjoy the lake and often dine on fine catches of bass and bluegill. A valid Tennessee fishing license is required for persons over 13 years of age.
Tennessee Boating Regulations (exit TDEC)
Cabins
Chickasaw offers 13 vacation cottages, some sleeping up to six persons and fully equipped for housekeeping. The cabins, complete with fireplaces and televisions, are nestled among tall pines and located within easy access to Lake Placid. Cabins are available by reservation year-round with the months of June and July available on a weekly basis. Reservations may be taken up to a year in advance.
To Reserve call: 731-989-5141
Camping
There are three campgrounds at Chickasaw State Park. The RV campground has 52 sites, each with water and electrical hookups. The tent campground has 29 sites, and water is available. The wrangler campground is designed for visitors traveling with horses. There are 32 sites, each with water and electrical hookups. All park campsites have picnic tables and grills. Modern bathhouses provide hot showers and restroom facilities. There is a playground in each campground.
For more information call: 731-989-5141
Fishing
Fisherman, young and old, enjoy lake fishing on Lake Placid and can expect fine catches of bass, catfish and crappie. Boats may be rented at the park. No personal boats are allowed.
A valid Tennessee fishing license is required for persons over 13 years of age.
Legal Limits:
Crappie - limit 30, no minimum length
Bass - limit 5, minimum length 15"
Catfish - limit 5, minimum length 15"
Bream - no limit, no minimum length
Tennessee Fishing Regulations (exit TDEC)
Tennessee State Parks fishing policies
Group Camping
The 131-capacity group camp is available to family groups and organizations and is completely equipped with dining hall, cabins, bunks, toilet facilities and its own swimming area. The dining hall contains cooking and serving utensils and equipment. Campers need only supply linens, food, medicinal and sanitary supplies and staff. The group camp is open from April through October and reservations are required.
For Reservations: 731-989-5141
Group Lodge
This facility accommodates 40 persons. The building features divided quarters with bunk beds and sleeps 20 people to a room. Central heat and air are provided as well as dishes, utensils, microwave, ice maker, freezers, refrigerator and stove. Groups must supply their own linens. A 45-day notice of cancellation is required for a refund of the deposit. Check-in time for this facity is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 10 a.m.
Horseback Riding
Horses are also available for rent from the park stables. The guided trail takes approximately one hour to complete. Children under 9 years of age may not ride on the trail. Stables are open March through Thanksgiving weekend. The stable is open weekends in the spring and fall. Call the stables at 731-989-9494 for cost and hours of operation.
Located near the stables, the Wrangler Campground is designed to meet the needs of the park visitors traveling with horses. Many visitors bring their own horses to Chickasaw to take advantage of the approximately 100 miles of trails in Chickasaw State Forest.
The Wrangler Campground features 32 sites with water and electric hookups. Horses may be picketed at the campsites. A bathhouse with shower and restroom facilities is available, as well as a lighted arena and playground. Please note that horses are not allowed on paved roads within the park.
Meeting Facility
The Sagamore Lodge meeting facility seats 100 people. Folding tables and chairs and central heat and air are provided. This building is popular for weddings, meetings, and reunions.
Picnic Facilities
There are 7 large covered picnic pavilions that can each accommodate 50 people. Each pavilion is equipped with a grill and water spigot.
Three of these pavilions can be reserved by calling the park office.
Restaurant
The park's 100-seat restaurant offers excellent Southern cuisine in a restful atmosphere. The restaurant is open throughout most of the year.
The restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday, serving dinner on Thursday nights from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday nights from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant features homestyle country cooking and delicious buffets. For more information, call the restaurant at 731-989-6807.
Swimming
The picturesque swimming beach on the shore of Lake Placid is very popular with visitors. A modern bathhouse serves the swimming beach.
Other Activities
The park features a hiking trail, tennis courts, basketball courts, archery range, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, volleyball court and lighted ballfield. There is also horseback riding in the summer months. Many visitors bring their own mounts and explore the more than 100 miles of roads and trails within Chickasaw State Forest.
Tour Buses
Tour buses are welcome and roads in the park are accessible to tour buses.
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