No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed

aaronhall934 · 2025-10-17T06:47:17Z

Here’s a trick that saved me a ton of frustration: I used a set of those “smart” wifi extenders (the ones that talk to each other, not just the router) to finally get a solid signal out in my backyard shed. No more walking halfway back to the house to load a YouTube video. The setup was honestly way easier than I thought—just plugged them in and let them figure it out. Anyone else have little hacks for stretching your wifi further, especially in weird-shaped houses or outbuildings?

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Seems like dense foliage is less of a problem than anything metal or concrete.

Yeah, I've found the same thing—leaves and bushes are annoying but nothing kills signal like a metal wall. Mapping signal at different heights was a game changer for me too. It’s wild how much difference a foot or two can make. Keep experimenting, you’re on the right track.