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Unique Ways to Use a Shed Interior

We’ve picked fifteen of our favourites – great examples of creative shed interiors that will give you great inspiration.

How to Grow in an Unheated Greenhouse

Greenhouses are the darlings of season-extending cultivation. Such a goal becomes achievable even for beginners. However, the high cost of winter heating poses a significant challenge. That’s where unheated greenhouse …

Advantages of a Polycarbonate Greenhouse Over Glass

Should I buy a Glass or Polycarbonate Greenhouse?

Looking for a garden greenhouse? You will find many options on the market which list polycarbonate as one of their materials. But what is the difference between polycarbonate and a …

How To Buld A Shed Base with shed sinking in water_Pic By Sue Healy

Building a Shed Base: A Step-by-Step Guide

You’re likely planning to add a shed to your property soon, but you might be unsure how to build its base. There are some factors you need to consider and …

Ultimate Garden Office Interior Guide

The idea of working from home might seem stressful to some. Chances are a workspace hasn’t been set yet, or it’s hard to deal with the household chatter. Stepping out, …

How to Dismantle a Shed – A Handy Guide

It only takes four steps to dismantle a shed, especially if you have a handy guide like this. Call a friend, prepare a few basic hand tools, roll up your …

How to Build a Shed Base on a Slope

A level base, paired with a solid foundation, is where your garden shed deserves to be. But if that’s not an option you have, don’t panic! Not all plots are …

Customer Spotlight: Robin’s BillyOh Harper Summerhouse

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings. So this week, we decided to chat to D.I.Y fanatic Robin, to …

Garden Building Planning Permission with rolls of architectural plans

Planning Permission For Your Garden Building

Garden buildings may be subject to planning permission. It always helps to check whether you need to get one before purchasing the model you want. In this quick guide, we’ll …

How to Build a Concrete Log Cabin Base

Concrete is among the best options available for a log cabin base. As an incredibly strong material, it provides a firm footing for the structure to sit on. Generally, it …