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Why The Rising Cost Of Timber Could Affect Our Prices

With Brexit and Covid amongst the many things on our plate in 2020, it’s fair to say it wasn’t the greatest year ever. It wasn’t great for the timber industry …

How To Prevent Your Shed From Rotting

Proper maintenance is crucial to guarantee your wooden shed’s longevity. Yet, the threat of rot looms, which could take a toll if overlooked. If your structure faces the same dilemma …

How to Felt a Shed Roof

Felting a wooden shed roof adds an extra layer of protection against the harsh elements and weather. Installed correctly, it will also give your garden shed a neat appearance. While …

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What You Should Look For In A Potting Shed

A potting shed usually represents a significant investment for amateur gardeners. Your first small potting shed is a big deal, and it might be something you’ve dreamed about for years. Its …

How to Spider-Proof your Shed – Yes, It Can Be Done!

Even a weather-tight garden shed can become a haven for spiders. It doesn’t matter if it’s made of wood, plastic, or metal; these pesky intruders always seem to find a …

Things to Consider When Positioning Your Shed

Finding the best location to place your new shed in the garden is important. On a practical level, it affects your convenience, but it also impacts the aesthetic appearance of …

Preparing Your Shed For Strong Winds: The Essential Guide

Strong winds and storms can be tough on garden buildings like sheds. Intense windstorms can rattle the structure, especially if it’s not anchored well. These conditions also increase the risk …

How to Bug-Proof Your Shed: The Ultimate Guide

Nature awakens, breathing new life into everything around us as spring arrives. This season heralds a crucial time for insects, too, which poses a challenge for shed owners. Bugs take …

The Best Polycarbonate Greenhouses UK

Garden greenhouses used to be a “glass-only” kind of structure. Today, there are many options available for materials, including polycarbonate. This type of plastic is the turning point of a …

Potting Shed Advantages: Reasons to Buy a Potting Shed

Potting sheds stand out as both unique and invaluable additions to any garden. But with a wide selection of garden buildings on the market, it’s easy to overlook their significance. …