Sign up to get the best of Boston, every day. When gardeners want to putter, sheds can offer so much more than storage. Take a look at how some area green thumbs are ...

Sometimes, you just want to get away. You crave a little personal space, a place you can relax, work, get creative and make a mess without guilt. The best refuge might be waiting in your backyard.

Robin Salcido and her husband have been sharing a small home office since March as America eased into the era of remote work. She’s an artist. He’s an engineer. But as the months ticked on, the couple ...