null

Inspiration & Advice

Are you looking for useful do-it-yourself advice? Do you want to know how to clean your artificial grass, or are in need of some ideas for a garden transformaton? 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! 

 

We are much more than just timber, and with our innovative ideas and practical advice, you can create a home to be proud of.


Draught Proofing Windows and Doors

Draught Proofing Windows and Doors

We've all been wondering how to keep our energy expenses low since the cost of living increased this year. And, when combined with draught proofing, it is one of the simplest and most cost-effective solutions to conserve energy - and money - in any type of structure or house. In this article, we will answer any questions you may have about draught proofing and highlight the benefits of draught proofing your windows and doors to ultimately induce the conservation of energy within your house. & …
2nd Nov 2022 Emily Green
How to fit scotia beading

How to fit scotia beading

What is scotia beading? Scotia beading is a decorative moulding that is used to hide the gap between the skirting board and the wall. It is installed to the skirting board and over the floor around the perimeter of the room, and it is available in a variety of colours to complement any wood floor. Because wood is a natural substance with the potential to expand and contract as temperature and moisture levels change, it is important to create a sufficient expansion space around the perimeter of t …
2nd Nov 2022 Emily Green
Concrete Mixers: What you need to know

Concrete Mixers: What you need to know

Hand mixing concrete can be a physically demanding task. When it comes to huge volumes of cement or concrete, 'how to use a concrete mixer' is frequently a critical concern that ends up saving a lot of time, money, and labour. If you're in this situation and want to learn how to use a concrete mixer, the good news is that these mixers are both inexpensive to buy or rent and straightforward to use. The fundamental operational methods for utilising a mixer will be the same regardless of the type o …
2nd Nov 2022 Emily Green
HSS Hire: A Guide to Flood Recovery & Prevention

HSS Hire: A Guide to Flood Recovery & Prevention

Every year, roughly 2.4 million UK houses are affected by fluvial (river) floods and coastal flooding. As a result, flood damage restoration is necessary in parts of the UK on a yearly basis due to devastating floods. Natural catastrophes have impacted many individuals and companies around the country, causing hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds in damage to their homes, workplaces, and warehouses. It is also a common misconception that flooding may only occur in low-lying areas and residenti …
2nd Nov 2022 Emily Green

Fire Door Safety Guide

Fire doors are important for keeping us safe while we sleep. Since its launch in 2013, Fire Door Safety Week has expanded tremendously in its mission to emphasise the crucial necessity of properly specified, fitted, and maintained fire doors and their associated products. The Fire Door Safety Week campaign emphasises the critical role that fire doors play in protecting us while we are sleeping and at our most vulnerable. As a result, in this freshly updated blog, we will address the most common …
16th Sep 2022 Emily Green