Now that the new year is upon us, it’s time to get organised. While many decide to clean the inside of their house, your outside space is normally a second thought, especially in the winter months when you’re not as likely to be outside. But getting organised early means that in the summertime you’ll have…
Timber has been an invaluable building material for thousands of years, but it’s no secret that it can be prone to decay in certain conditions, which can limit its practicality for numerous applications. Environments that are particularly prone to moisture, that encourage the growth of bacteria and fungi or that harbour wood-boring insects are all…
Just like humans, dogs enjoy a warm, cosy spot to curl up in on a frosty winter’s day. While they might look warm in their fur coats, dogs are also susceptible to cold weather and can catch some nasty diseases when in the cold weather for too long. So, if you’re looking for some simple…
As a parent, you want to make your little one’s childhood as magical as possible. An outdoor playhouse is the perfect way to do this as it can capture your child’s imagination and enhance their play. If you have already made your little one’s dream come true by surprising them with a brand-new playhouse, then…
It is every child’s dream to receive an outdoor playhouse. From hosting tea parties with friends to relaxing on miniature chairs, a playhouse offers endless playtime opportunities which will keep your child entertained for hours. While you might be put off by the initial cost of an outdoor playhouse, there are a plethora of benefits…
When buying a garden workshop, the process may seem relatively straightforward – simply search up what you’re looking for, find the size you want and then look for the best price. Whilst this is technically correct, there are a multitude of heavy duty garden workshops available, from the ‘cheap and potentially nasty’ to ones that…
It’s unfortunate that the word ‘shed’ for many conjures the image of a cobwebbed, dark, sorry excuse for a garden building. A space for storing a mishmashed jumble of forgotten garden toys, dirty deck chairs, and broken gardening tools. Perhaps this even describes your shed right now! Well, no longer. Open your mind to the…
A summerhouse is a much better investment if you use it year-round, even in the colder, rainier months. In the UK there are enough of them! As an external refuge, a summerhouse could prove more useful during the winter. Somewhere to escape to so you don’t get cabin fever in your home when the weather…
Sheds are often predominantly used for the care of the garden they’re nestled in. But could they be doing more to give back to the environment they’re based in and used for? We explore a few ways you can make any shed more eco-friendly, to really maximise its green factor. Install A Green Roof One…
The garden shed is of course a staple in almost every British garden. They’re the go-to choice for any bidding gardener and there’s no guessing why really. After all, they’re convenient, strong and large enough to store all of your tools or anything else you need to complete your garden maintenance. Admittedly there are those…
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