Don’t let thieves get their hands on your precious bikesWestend61 / Getty
We opted for a wooden shed with a pent roof for more headroomImmediate Media Co
These standalone bike shelters are an option if you don’t have room for a shed. Clockwise from left – Shackup Tridoorbikestore, Asgard Additions Bike Store, Bike Cave/Tidy TentImmediate Media Co
Windows are another weak point. If your shed is purely for storage, try to find one without any windows. If you’ll be using it as a workshop, a bit of natural light may be worth the slight loss of security. It’s easy enough for a burglar to smash a window but if they to climb in, the alarm will go offImmediate Media Co
Door hinges are a major weak point, and can be toughened up by replacing the screws with boltsImmediate Media Co
Simply widen the screw holes with a drill…Immediate Media Co
To ensure the bolt can’t be removed, simply add a drop of superglue. Alternatively, use a non-removable security screwImmediate Media Co
… and insert a bolt, with the nut on the inside of the doorImmediate Media Co
Don’t rely on the lock that comes with your shed. Adding a couple of steel hasps with decent padlocks will make it harder for thieves to break inImmediate Media Co
Don’t go overboard with external security. The more locks you have fitted, the more obvious it is that there’s something inside the shed that’s worth protectingImmediate Media Co
Frosting spray makes it hard for thieves to see in while still allowing light into the shed. It can be washed offImmediate Media Co
To stop thieves spotting your bikes, put translucent film over the windows or use a spray like thisImmediate Media Co
Frosting means the thieves can’t see in, but there’s still plenty of natural light for when you’re working on your bikeImmediate Media Co
This alarm combines a passive infrared movement sensor…Immediate Media Co
… with magnetic entry sensors, and will go off if anyone tampers with itImmediate Media Co