Inspiration & Advice
Are you looking for useful do-it-yourself advice? Do you want to know how to clean your artificial grass, or need some ideas for a garden transformation? At Howarth, we have plenty of how-to guides, product selections, and inspired themes to help you towards making your home or next garden project a success. You can also meet our expert authors to learn more about the people behind our advice and discover their industry experience.
We are much more than just timber, and with our innovative ideas and practical advice, you can create a home to be proud of.
From the TTJ Awards to the BMJ Industry Awards: More Success for Howarth
Following on from our recent success at the TTJ Awards, we are incredibly proud to announce that we took home another three awards at the BMJ (Builders Merchant Journal) Industry Awards 2026! These achievements recognise our ongoing hard work and commitment to the industry.
What did Howarth Timber & Building Supplies win at the BMJ Awards 2026?
We took home the award for Timber Merchant of the Year and won highly commended for E-Commerce Initiative of the Year. To top off a brilliant run,
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30th Sep 2026
Howarth Celebrates Four Wins at the TTJ Awards 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that we have won three awards at the TTJ (Timber Trades Journal) Awards 2026! These awards recognise our commitment to the timber industry and the ongoing development of the business.
What did Howarth Timber & Building Supplies win at the TTJ Awards 2026?
We took home Timber Merchant of the Year, Timber Garden Product Supplier of the Year and the Timber Merchanting Development Award. The wider business, Howarth Timber Group, was also presented with the Gol
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23rd Sep 2026
Choosing the Right Timber for Garden Fencing
Choosing the right fencing timber is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning a new fence. The type of wood you select affects not only how your fence looks, but also how long it lasts, how much maintenance it needs, and how well it stands up to the UK’s changing weather.
From classic softwoods to more durable hardwoods, this guide explores the most common species of fence timber used in the UK, helping you make an informed, long-lasting choice for your garden.
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21st Sep 2026
How to prepare fencing for bad weather
As landscaping season comes to an end and colder, wetter weather sets in, it’s important to make sure to protect your wood fence from harsh weather for the months ahead. Replacing or repairing damaged fencing can quickly become costly, so taking a few simple steps to prepare and strengthen your fence can help protect it throughout the winter.
In this article, we’ll look at how to protect a wood fence from bad weather and the steps you can take to help it withstand strong winds!
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18th Sep 2026
UK Door Sizes
In the UK, there are various typical door sizes, and knowing measurements can be difficult and confusing at times. So, with this article, we will help you learn the standard inside door height and standard internal door width using our extensive knowledge of door sizes and measurements.
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Interior Door Sizes
With interior doors, the standard door sizing is as follows:
1981 x 457/533 x 35mm –usually most popular for wardrobe or cupboard door use
1981 x 610/686 x 35mm - u
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14th Sep 2026