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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 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.


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 bills. …
14th 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 …
9th 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 roots in time for summer sun or winter frosts. You c …
9th Mar 2022 Emily Green
How to lay Artificial Grass

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 Start by carefully measuring your garden to ensure the artificia …
9th Feb 2022 Emily Green
Garden Sheds Explained

Garden Sheds Explained

Looking for a new garden shed, but confused by the number of options? Our guide is here to help. Garden Sheds are a common sight in the UK, creating a secure home for our outdoor tools and equipment, as well as providing a space for potting plants and perhaps even undertaking our favourite hobbies and leisure activities.    However, there is a wide range of garden buildings that are available in a range of sizes as well as having so many different styles with various cladding and …
3rd Dec 2021 Kat Musselwhite