Britain sheds the traditional house extension in favour of outbuildings

Sheds have always been a popular addition in many British gardens but as the Architects DataFile Magazine reports the number of back garden sheds and log cabins now outstrips the number of households in the UK. Lower construction costs, fewer planning restrictions and the growth of home working are creating a buoyant market for outbuildings [...]

Shed with Ramp

A garden shed is ideal for storing large bulky items if you are limited in space inside your home or garage but require somewhere sheltered, safe and secured for long term storage.    However, if you are storing heavy items such as bikes, motorcycles, scooters, or various gardening equipment, such as wheelbarrows ans lawnmowers, you [...]

Cleaning your Garden Shed or Garage.

 When is the last time you tidied the garden shed or garage?  If your shed has become the dumping ground over the years and you have run out of space to store your gardening tools, equipment and garden furniture then its time for a clear out!  You may be surprised to rediscover all the junk and [...]

Get your Garden ready for summer!

We have already had a taste of summer in the last couple of weeks over the Easter break, and most have us have been slightly unprepared for all the sunshine! Its tempting to spend more time outdoors in the warmer months and make the most of your evenings and weekends in your garden. So if [...]

Spring Clean your Garden

Spring is here! As the first day of spring arrives, it’s a perfect opportunity to refresh your home and garden.  We can finally wave goodbye to wellies and gloves and get ready to spend more time in the great outdoors.  The sunny weather is the perfect time to get into your garden and spruce it [...]

Garden Tool Theft

Gardening has never been more popular. As the recession bites hard more and  more people either have more time on their hands due to the economic down turn or they have decided to grow their own produce.  This has resulted in a massive surge in garden equipment and garden related sales. Have you noticed just [...]

Garden Theft

Gardening has never been more popular. As the recession bites hard more and  more people either have more time on their hands due to the economic down turn or they have decided to grow their own produce.  This has resulted in a massive surge in garden equipment and garden related sales. Have you noticed just [...]

Garden Sheds A Buyers Guide

Buyers guide – Garden Sheds  A dull subject ??? perhaps so, perhaps not.  A garden shed is just a garden shed??  Oh No… As the recession hits, garden crime is increasing at an alarming rate.  What do we mean by garden crime??  – Somebody pinching your daffodils?? – No.   Tool theft is the problem. They [...]

How to store all your Workshop Tools and Equipment

Organization and storage is a key component to having an efficient workshop storage. If everything isn’t well organized and easy to get to, working on DIY project or serious woodworking projects can be a real nightmare.  ‘If I had a hammer’…where would I store it?! If you have a hammer, as well as other workshop [...]

Do you like to ‘Do it yourself’?

Do you like to be creative and work on DIY projects or do you struggle keep up with repairs and improvements around the house and garden?  Whether you are skilled or trying it for the first time, DIY decorating, carpentry, electrics, or general building projects can be both challenging and rewarding when you successfully complete [...]

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