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.
How to keep Artificial Grass looking fresher for longer
Are you wanting to discover the secret to keeping your artificial grass looking fresh? Our guide will show you how!
Artificial grass is a dream come true for families around the country, as it allows you to say buh-bye to hours of mowing overgrown lawns, scavenging to eliminate pesky weeds, and attempting to get rid of large muddy messes that your actual grass turns into after the unpredictable British weather. Instead, you can spend your spare time enjoying your outdoor space doing what you lov
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3rd Dec 2021
Timber and building industries hit by price increases and limited supply
The timber and building industries are continuing to face price increases, we take a look how things stand in July 2021.
Back in January 2021 we looked at the industry concerns regarding forthcoming price increases and a worrying prediction of a decrease in stock availability across the UK. Here we take another look at what the effect has been so far and what may be impacted in the near future.
Where are we now?
At the beginning of July 2021 the Construction News reported that statis
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3rd Dec 2021
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
Insulation for every application
As insulation is a hidden component in your home it can easily be forgotten about. However getting it right will keep your home or business warm, keep heating costs to a minimum and can provide sound insulation as well as heat insulation.
We only supply the best products from the most trusted suppliers in the market, therefore you can rely on our Celotex and Isover insulation to give you the best possible results.
With an overwhelming range of insulation uses catered for, from underfloor to roof
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3rd Dec 2021
Why Trex Decking is the Ideal Match for UK Gardens
Learn more about Trex, the environmentally-friendly decking alternative and discover why your garden needs it.
In the UK we like to make the most of any warm weather we have, and the popularity of using our own garden space is likely to be one of the reasons why the UK’s demand for decking is still going strong.
Recently, wood composite decking such as Trex has gained momentum, as more homeowners discover that traditional decking requires higher levels of maintenance and comes to the
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3rd Dec 2021