Category: General

Peace & Quiet: A Guide To Garden Workspaces

Peace & Quiet: A Guide To Garden Workspaces

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…

10 February 2023 · General

The Advantages of Pressure Treated Timber

The Advantages of Pressure Treated Timber

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…

10 February 2023 · General

Are Garden Sheds A Worthwhile Investment?

Are Garden Sheds A Worthwhile Investment?

Thinking of installing a garden shed or timber building at home? The options are practically endless here, with a number of possibilities available to you. In this helpful guide, we provide an in-depth analysis of garden sheds, highlighting their key applications and benefits to discover if they are a worthwhile investment. Garden Sheds | Key…

21 October 2022 · General

Transforming A Garden Building Into A Creative Space

Transforming A Garden Building Into A Creative Space

For those with a passion for creative arts, be it painting, sculpting, writing or something else, having a space in which ideas can be nurtured is essential. However, this can be somewhat challenging to achieve within a shared space such as the home. Noise, distractions and space restrictions often prevent artists from fully immersing themselves…

21 October 2022 · General

Top 3 Festive Ideas For Garden Rooms

Top 3 Festive Ideas For Garden Rooms

As much as we all hate to admit it, summer has once again come and gone. The shorter days and colder nights of winter mean we’ll be spending a little more time at home and a little less time outside. All too often, outbuildings and garden playhouses are left unused through winter, with a drop…

21 October 2022 · General

Ensuring Your Garden Is Winter Ready

Ensuring Your Garden Is Winter Ready

As always, summer seems to have come and gone in the blink of an eye. Days in the sun and evenings around a BBQ are well behind us and, as leaves begin to fall, we’re all preparing to transition into the cosier seasons. Of course, warm coats, woolly hats and hot drinks are all essential,…

21 October 2022 · General

Maximise your outdoor space this autumn

Corner Summerhouse lit with fairy lights

If you are lucky enough to have outdoor space at home, you’ve probably spent most of the summer out in it. But after the flurry of BBQs has ended, when the paddling pool has been deflated, and all the summer blooms are over, your garden can take on a whole new life in the autumn.…

19 September 2022 · General

5 Tips On Creating The Perfect Man Cave

5 Tips On Creating The Perfect Man Cave

So, you want to create the perfect man cave. Whether you’re looking to build a space to watch the game with your buddies or a place to get away from it all and relax, there are a few things you’ll need to take into account to make sure your man cave is just right. Here…

16 September 2022 · General

5 Uses For Your New Timber Garden Building

5 Uses For Your New Timber Garden Building

You’ve just splurged on a gorgeous new timber garden shed. Now that it’s all set up in your back garden, you may be wondering what to do with it. But, with a little imagination, your new shed can become much more than just a simple storage solution. Here are five uses for your new timber…

16 September 2022 · General

The Benefits of a Separate Workshop

The Benefits of a Separate Workshop

Whatever hobby you enjoy, be it working on motorcycles or woodworking and everything in between, you need space for it. It’s best to have a separate space where you can really design around your needs. Many people make use of their garage or spare room, but what if you could have your very own workshop…

23 August 2022 · General

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