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Year Round Summer House Options

If you’re thinking about buying a summer house, you might be wondering about whether you will be able to enjoy them at all times of year, or only in warm …

How to Prevent Damp and Moisture in Your Log Cabin

Guide to Log Cabin Moisture and Damp Prevention

Timber, including logs, tends to draw in moisture and can become prone to dampness under favourable conditions. It’s these ‘favourable conditions’ that you need to take control of to prevent …

Should I Plasterboard My Log Cabin or Summerhouse?

Plasterboarding a Garden Log Cabin or Summer House – Expert Advice

Plasterboarding could be worth a look if you’re after a more home-like interior . It’s especially popular with log cabins used as hobby rooms or garden offices, and it also …

Building a Log Cabin – Should I Self Assemble or Hire a Builder?

Most garden log cabins on the market today are sold as log cabin kits, delivered as a pack of log boards, nails, roof felt and other parts to be constructed …

Dos and Don’ts for Looking After Your New Wooden Building

Getting a wooden garden building is an investment that needs care, not only when it’s new but over the long haul. And here’s a secret: if you start a simple …

How Pressure Treated Wood Responds to Water

Pressure treated wood has undergone a vacuum treatment that forces preservative chemicals deep into its cellular structure. This method is considered the best and most effective for protecting timber from …

Garden Library – Why You Should Build One and How to Do It

There are many ways to maximise your outdoor space, and adding a mini garden library is one of them. This is perfect if your book collection has outgrown your home, …

How to Plan a Safe and Fun Fireworks Display in Your Garden

Garden Firework Display Planning Guide – Fun Ideas and Safety Advice

A fireworks display can be even more magical when enjoyed from the comfort of your own garden. There’s no need to travel far or brave the crowds. Instead, delight in …

How to Watch the Olympics in Your Garden?

If you can’t attend this year’s Olympics, why not bring the fun and excitement to the comfort of your garden? With these tips and ideas, you can host a gold-winning …

What is the Difference Between a Log Cabin and a Summer House?

Summer houses and log cabins are both types of garden buildings, which can be used in similar ways. In some cases, a garden room can be both a log cabin …