When most people think about renovating their home, they invariably forget to include their garden into the mix. A garden is effectively another room of your house that is there to be enjoyed and if you put a little investment of time and money into it, it could be the peaceful outdoor retreat you always …
Popular for their durable qualities and stylish appearance, wooden garage doors are well worth the money. But it’s a good idea to carry out regular maintenance, as wood takes a beating when exposed to the summer sun and winter’s icy-cold, damp conditions. In this article, we share 6 top tips to help you maintain your …
Is there anything more relaxing and more fun than swimming in a pool in the comfort of your backyard? But here we aren’t talking about a conventional pool full of chemicals, we’re talking about natural swimming pools. In case you are ready to get your hands dirty and you love DIY projects, then you will …
At last summer is here and we can get outside. The garden becomes part of our home once more and not just the place that you store the bins! Is your garden looking a little sorry for itself after the long winter months? It’s time to get your gardening gloves on and give it a …
Your garden – a colourful oasis of calm, a place of retreat to and enjoyment, delighting in everything that nature has to offer. You want it to look fantastic and there are many ways of doing this from plant choices to accessories. But some of these accessories come at a price but seem to offer …
Underfloor heating offers many advantages in the modern home. Easy to use, minimal maintenance and with the ability to control heat to within half a degree with a smart thermostat, it is an increasingly popular heating system. But with so many underfloor heating kits on the market today, it can be a tough choice deciding …
Most of us are somewhat aware of the smart home and how it can make our lives easier, but what about the outside of our homes? The truth is securing and monitoring our gardens is a bit of an afterthought if it’s thought about at all. Would it surprise you to know that making the …
Are you planning to create your own garden workshop shed? Before buying any materials, take the time to make a blueprint plan with measurements. Do you know what will be stored in the shed? Large items like a garden tractor and a wheelbarrow can take up some space. What size will you need? You need …
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden to enjoy, make sure that it’s set up in a way that you can enjoy it and relax in it at different times of the day. Having the right lighting LED system that’s energy efficient and that enhances the environment is going to pull you out of …
Looking forward to getting back in the garden now that spring has sprung? Trends might be less perennial than a butterfly bush, but that doesn’t mean they can’t inspire you to get your garden looking better than ever. Check out our list of top garden trends for 2017 – from sustainability to design, furniture and …
