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Top Tips For Organising A Greenhouse

A busy summer of planting, pruning, potting and picking can leave any greenhouse in a bit of a mess. Buildups of rubbish, misplaced tools and watering cans, and plants sitting …

How To Waterproof Your Shed

Water leaks can wreak havoc if they get inside your garden shed. Waterproofing is the only guarantee to protect both the structure and its contents. Don’t wait until the rain …

How to Insulate a Summer House and Keep It Warm in Winter

A summer house proves to be versatile for year-round use, even during wintertime. But for such a structure to withstand the colder season, insulation is paramount. Without it, its purpose …

Are Concrete Sheds Any Good?

Concrete sheds aren’t that common, but you might be surprised at how beneficial they can be for you! Wooden sheds, plastic, and metal ones are the standard materials that most …

Why Wooden Decking Is Perfect For Any Garden

Wooden decking is an affordable and versatile way to give your garden a fresh look. It’s also a great choice if you just want to add a finishing touch to …

Customer Spotlight: Martyn’s Picton Corner Summerhouse

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings. And today we have a truly special story from Martyn, about how …

Metal Shed Insulation – What Type of Insulation Is Best?

Metal shed insulation maintains comfortable temperatures year-round. It keeps the structure warm during the colder months and the heat out during the summer. But to maximise this effectiveness, it has …

Customer Spotlight: Catharine’s Devon Log Cabin Retreat

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings whenever we have a chance. So that’s why this week, we spoke …

Customer Spotlight: Nick’s Skinner Log Cabin

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings. That’s why today, we spoke with Nick to find out how he …

Customer Spotlight: Rachel’s Lollipop Junior Playhouse

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings. So this week we caught up with the lovely Rachel to see …

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