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.
UKCA Marking: Everything You Need to Know
As businesses across the UK adjust to life after Brexit, one of the key changes that manufacturers, importers, and distributors must address is the introduction of the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking. This change replaces the CE marking, which has been a familiar standard in Europe for years. With various deadlines and requirements, it's essential to understand the implications of UKCA and CE marking regulations, and how they affect the production, sale, and distribution of goods in the UK
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21st Oct 2024
A Helpful Guide to Block Paving Patterns
Block paving patterns are proving increasingly popular with homeowners who want to add personality to their properties. If you are a little overwhelmed by the myriad of block paving colours and patterns out there, you’ll find our Helpful Guide to Block Paving will bring clarity, give you some ideas and help you decide on a block paving pattern that ticks all the boxes. But what is block paving, exactly?
What is block paving?
Block paving, sometimes also called brick paving, is a way of cr
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17th Oct 2024
Wall Panelling: An Ultimate Guide
Wall panelling has grown increasingly popular in British homes in the past few years, owing to its ability to create a modern and elegant feeling in any home, regardless of size. Panelling, while it may appear to be a costly addition to your space, may be a low-cost and simple solution to create a three-dimensional effect to your house.
As a result, we've put up this helpful collection of how-tos and tips to cover all you'd need to know to find the most often asked questions (and answers) in on
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10th Oct 2024
A Guide to Styling Black Internal Doors
Black internal doors are very on-trend in recent years and the popularity of black doors in properties is getting greater and greater. These modern internal doors, including black glass internal doors, look chic, bold and elegant, especially in contemporary interiors.
In this Guide to Styling Black Internal Doors, we explore the different types of black internal doors and also how to style them with accessories like black internal door handles. But first, what exactly are black internal doors?
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9th Oct 2024
How to Lay Block Paving for Driveways
If you're looking to enhance the appearance of your home with a durable and stylish driveway, block paving is a popular choice that combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. Whether you’re using Marshall’s block paving, Tegula block paving, or opting for the sleek look of grey block paving, this guide will walk you through the steps for creating a beautiful driveway that stands the test of time. We’ll also cover maintenance tips, including how to keep your driveway clean an
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8th Oct 2024