- Last year, I transformed my run-down shed into a dream office space. - I completed the majority of the renovations myself over a month and a half, and spent about $2,500. - I'm so happy with the space and how it's helped improve my work-life balance. I'll be straight with you: My house is tiny. Charming, yes, but with two adults, two large dogs, and the hope of a future child, "cozy" had started...