A child’s imagination is constantly running wild, with make-believe games, creative ideas and fantasy adventures playing an important part in the development of young minds. Not only does imaginative play boost young people’s social, emotional and creative abilities, but it also helps them to build physical and cognitive skills. All of this is carried through…
Whether you’re hunting for a shed, fencing or natural building materials, it’s likely that you’ll have come across the term ‘tanalised timber’. This type of wood is used all over the world and is favoured for its range of enhanced properties. If you’ve heard the term thrown around, but are unsure exactly what it means,…
Those of us that work from home will be well aware of its benefits. Rolling out of bed and making a coffee, before switching on a laptop in the comfort of your own home doesn’t sound too bad, does it? Of course, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows; trying to be productive in the space…
A playhouse is every child’s dream. To children, playhouses are magical, empty structures waiting to be filled with their imagination; from roaming zombies stomping through the kitchen to elegant princesses gliding down the stairs. To parents, however, playhouses act as the perfect springboard for imaginative play, helping children to develop their cognitive skills without cluttering…
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…
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