Inspiration & Advice

  Installing an Internal Door When trimming a door to fit, 6mm can be removed from each edge of the door to a maximum reduction of 12mm in both height and width, as any reductions must be evenly removed from each side of the door. For example, to trim your door by 8mm in width, you will need to remove 4mm off each side. This ultimately excludes Fire Doors, Bi-Fold doors and rebated door pairs. Three hinges should always be used to hang doors, particularly on glazed, hea …

When it comes to choosing artificial grass, it can be quite difficult deciding what type of colour to go for to match your garden and wondering whether the artificial grass would look natural compared to natural grass. Whether you’re a first timer, or you’re an Astro turf specialistic looking for a brand-new investment for your home, there are a few things to consider when buying artificial grass. Step 1: Decide which artificial grass you need The type of use of arti …

Artificial grass stays green all year round, and one of its biggest benefits is the time you save on garden maintenance. It doesn’t need trimming, mowing, watering, or fertilising, so you can spend more time enjoying your garden, family, and other activities instead of worrying about how to maintain your lawn. However, to make sure your artificial lawn stays looking fresh and brand new all year round, you’ll need to give it a onceover clean every now and then - and know how to ge …

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 …

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 …