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Customer Stories: Playhouse Hub

There’s nothing quite like hearing back from our amazing customers about how they’re finding our products. We love finding out how they got on with assembling their garden buildings, how …

Why A Playhouse Can Help Your Child’s Development

These days, it’s harder than ever to get children outside. The existence of phones and devices give kids all the distractions they might ever need. The increasing use of technology …

How To Build A Log Cabin

It’s relatively straightforward, especially if you have good building experience. With a friend’s help, you could finish this DIY project in only a day. Read our step-by-step guide on how …

What Is the Best Thickness for a Log Cabin?

The perfect log cabin isn’t solely defined by its appearance or size but also by its functionality. This specific aspect is where the importance of log thickness comes into play. …

A Guide on How to Damp Proof a Shed

To damp proof a shed means stopping moisture from damaging the building’s lifespan. While this may seem daunting, it can be manageable with the proper guidance. Here, we explore methods …

Why You Should Invest In Garden Storage

Have you been craving extra storage space around your home? Is your garden packed with gardening tools that you have nowhere to keep safe? Do you have bikes left out …

How To Care For Your Wooden Playhouse

It’s easy to love playhouses. They provide a safe haven of play for kids, letting them get out the house and allowing their imagination to bloom. For parents, a wooden …

How to Make Your Playhouse Halloween-Ready

Pumpkins on doorsteps, cobwebs in windows, the cackling of a witch at midnight…it’s that time of year again. That’s right, Halloween is here and so are all its festivities! Like …

Customer Spotlight: Sharon’s Bunny Tower Playhouse

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings. So hearing from Sharon, who recently purchased one of our Bunny Max …

Winter Greenhouses: Easy Vegetables to Grow

Winter greenhouse gardening can challenge even seasoned horticulturists. With tons of fruits and vegetables to choose from, deciding what to grow becomes a puzzle. Luckily, garden greenhouses can protect plants …