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How to Dismantle a Shed – A Handy Guide

It only takes four steps to dismantle a shed, especially if you have a handy guide like this. Call a friend, prepare a few basic hand tools, roll up your …

How to Build a Shed Base on a Slope

A level base, paired with a solid foundation, is where your garden shed deserves to be. But if that’s not an option you have, don’t panic! Not all plots are …

How to make plants survive winter with frozen leaves

How To Prepare Your Plants To Survive Winter

A hard frost can undo months of growth in a single night. It wouldn’t be a nice sight walking out to blackened leaves or collapsed stems, would it? Such damage …

Fun Facts About Sheds

There’s more to sheds than meets the eye. They’ve got a rich history and have found new, practical uses in modern life. And these shed facts might change how you …

Customer Spotlight: Joanne’s Gingerbread Junior Playhouse

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 today, we took some time out …

What Is Tongue and Groove Cladding?

When investing in a garden shed or a summer house, tongue and groove (T&G) cladding is a strong contender. If you’re in the market for one, you may have come …

How to Tackle Condensation in Your Metal Garden Shed

Insulation alone won’t completely solve metal shed condensation. Stop moisture from seeping into the interior and exterior and bid farewell to it once and for all. This guide will walk …

Driveway Gates: The BillyOh Valencia Driveway Gate

Let’s say you’ve just bought, or are looking to do up, your house. If you’re thinking about re-doing your driveway, you might want to change or add gates. But wooden …

Aluminium Gates: BillyOh Nova Aluminium Garden Gates

If you’re looking to invest in garden gates, there’s a chance that aluminium options have crossed your path. And whilst we’ve been vocal about why aluminium gates are so great, …

Best Playhouse Ideas: Kid’s Playhouse Decorating Ideas

If you’re looking for playhouse decorating ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the internet and our brains (as we so often do) to come up with this …