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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?

In the cladding of wooden structures (where cladding boards sit across an internal frame), tongue and groove refers to a specific type of interlocking joint. Each timber board is cut …

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 …

Customer Spotlight: Rachel’s Bunny Max Tower Playhouse

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings. That’s why today, we reached out to a very special customer, to …

A How-To Guide on Building a Cold Frame

One of the best things about a cold frame is that it gives you a great starting point for gardening and is easy to build! It’s a low-cost alternative if …

Easy-to-Follow Guide to Painting a Shed

So, how to paint a wooden shed without it looking patchy or flaking off in six months? There’s more to getting it right than just throwing on a coat and …

May Day Weekend Gardening and Shed Ideas

What three words does everybody want to hear? If you answered, ‘I love you’ – sadly, you’re wrong! The correct answer is in fact: Bank. Holiday. Weekend. And with May …