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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.


Insulating a Shed

Insulating a Shed

If you’ve got a garden shed or building, maybe with hopes of transforming it into a garden office with hopes of planning to spend a lot of time in, keeping it warm and comfortable is important. So, the best way to avoid those extreme temperatures and keep it comfortable is by installing insulation. Learning how to  insulate a shed is key to making the most of it and enjoying it – and that’s exactly why we’re going to show you how. Key things to remember: Insulating your out …
18th Mar 2022 Emily Green
Patio Design Ideas for your Garden

Patio Design Ideas for your Garden

A patio provides an ideal place for enjoying outdoor experiences such as al fresco dining and can be enhanced with items such as garden furniture and fire pits. It also makes a great place for you to create memories with friends and family! Once you have chosen the paving that you want, (if you need help with this, check out our Choosing the Right Paving for Your Garden blog post), the next step is to figure out the overall garden design and how paving is going to fit in with it. Getting this ri …
18th Mar 2022 Emily Green
An Ultimate Guide on how to insulate your home

An Ultimate Guide on how to insulate your home

Does your home feel too hot in the summer and too drafty in the winter? It could be that your insulation needs to be re-placed.It has even been discovered that in a poorly insulated home, a quarter of heat can be lost through the roof. Not only does this mean you are losing heat, but also hard-earned money! With a few simple steps, we can give you the right information to thoroughly insulate several areas within your home, so you stay warm all winter and make savings on your energy …
14th Mar 2022 Emily Green
How to lay turf

How to lay turf

Laying turf is the easiest way to create a new lawn, giving you a brand-new garden in just a few hours! You can also check out our social media pages for customer pictures of our wide selection of turf online. Tools you will need: Turf Wheelbarrow Garden spade Loam topsoil Garden rake A sharp knife Watering can How and when to lay turf The best time to lay turf is during spring or autumn, when rain will help the new grass establish root …
9th Mar 2022 Emily Green
How to build a Garden Gate

How to build a Garden Gate

If you’re wanting to learn how to make a garden gate, you’re in luck. This guide will help you put together the perfect garden gate for all your wants, needs and wishes! Preparation It’s worth noting that there are various ways you can build a gate the wrong way, so we only recommend making a garden gate if you’re particularly handy or confident in your abilities. Otherwise, a tradesperson would do an excellent job, and would also save you precious time and money.Tools and materials …
9th Mar 2022 Emily Green