The British Lawnmower Association Annual Endurance Race 2011

Lawn mowers were pushed to the limit last night as the annual 12-hour endurance race across the West Sussex countryside got under way, organised by the British Lawnmower Association.  More than 30 teams of three drivers battled through the night in a bid to follow in the footsteps of racing legends such as Sir Stirling [...]

Autumn in the Garden

With Autumn officially round the corner, its time to pack away the sun loungers, inflatable swimming pools and barbecues and prepare your garden for the colder winter months.  To help you organise your garden in time, here are our Top 10 tips for the perfect autumn garden, taken from the Sunday Times.     1. Tidy up! [...]

Shedding light on Garden Thefts

Gardeners could lose hundreds of pounds in shed theft suggests a recent YouGov survey commissioned by security specialist Yale. Many of us believe our shed contains nothing but old junk but astonishingly, more than a quarter (26%) of people surveyed with a shed said it would cost more than £750 to replace the items stored [...]

Shed owners warned wire on windows could hurt burglars

Police have told residents to stop putting wire mesh on their garden shed windows – because they could be sued if a burglar is injured.  A spate of thefts in several towns and villages in Kent and Surrey over the past few months led to many householders taking action to protect their property.   Some [...]

Garden Shed Review – The large Flexistore garden shed

The recently launched garden shed collection from Asgard – the Flexistore Garden Storage Unit has been a popular choice for gardens of all shapes and sizes across the UK.  The Flexistore Garden Storage Unit is a large secure garden buildings and is available in 3 sizes and 3 colours.    With its emphasis on security, safety and style – Asgard believes their [...]

Will a shed increase the value of my house?

We stumbled across and excellent article on ezines – so here it is. If you invest in a metal storage shed at one time or another and then you decide to sell your home, does your shed add to the resale value of your home? This is a question that looms on the minds of [...]

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 [...]

Metal Sheds with Floors

Sheds come in all shapes and sizes so if you are in the process of buying a new garden shed, they are many options to choose from.  So why is it important to look for metal sheds with floors?  Depending on the make of the shed they can be made from a variety of materials, [...]

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