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.
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
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14th Mar 2022
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
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9th Mar 2022
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
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9th Mar 2022
How to lay Artificial Grass
After purchasing
artificial grass,
it can be overwhelming to suddenly realise you aren’t sure how to install it.
Therefore, we’ve put together the ultimate ‘how-to’ guide, with fully detailed
installation steps to ensure that you’re following all the best practices. By
following these steps, you’ll be relaxing in your brand-new artificial grass
garden soon enough.
Preparing your lawn
The first thing to do, which is
also one of the most important s
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9th Feb 2022
5 Sheds That Won't Break the Bank
Garden sheds and buildings are an important part of any garden, no matter how big or small it is. They are ideal for storing everything from lawnmowers and equipment to outdoor furniture and protecting it from the weather. Garden sheds make excellent tiny workshops; and are the ideal solution for getting your hobbies out of the kitchen.
As a result, garden sheds do not have to be expensive. Therefore, in this blog, we have listed five low-cost options for different needs and garden sizes.
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3rd Dec 2021