Inspiration & Advice

Treating exterior wood may sound scary, but as the change of seasons begin, it’s time to draw up a list and tackle your garden maintenance jobs – including timber care. Whether you want to protect your timber against the elements for a longer life against rot, wear and decay, or spruce up a tired-looking surface; there are many ways of treating wood for exterior use, depending on the type of wood and the finish you want to achieve. So, are you wondering how to treat exterior wood? K …

Whilst you’re tending to your garden, it can be easy to focus on the big things – such as fence panels that need a new lick of paint, dirty garden furniture, or grass that needs mowing. And while it’s important to show some love to your entire garden, you should also know how to clean gravel and garden stones. So, how do you clean gravel? Well, keep on reading this helpful how-to guide to figure out more!   1. Sweep down the gravel surface To start, you will need to get …

You’ve got a garage but you park on the drive and really need more living space – we’ve eleven garage conversion ideas to inspire you and make the most of your garage. Whether it’s a garage conversion into bedroom accommodation or a garage to office conversion, a garage gym conversion or single car garage conversion ideas you are needing, Howarth is here to help. This blog also answers questions like do garage conversions require planning permission and also explores how …

Is your next project adding a garden gate to enhance, protect and secure your garden? Before you do anything, you must read this “Ultimate Garden Gate Buyer’s Guide”. It’s packed with inspiring garden gate ideas – wooden garden gates, metal garden gates, composite garden gates even an iron garden gate! From a single small garden gate to double garden gates, decorative garden gates and cheap garden gates – we have all the bases covered. We’ll even reveal …

Whether you're a seasoned tradesperson or trying your hand at DIY, knowing how to cut plasterboard can make any renovation easier and much more accurate. With the right tools and a bit of guidance, cutting plasterboard can be quick and mess-free.   How much plasterboard do you need? To work out how many boards you need: Multiply wall height by width = total m² Divide total m² by the area of one board Example: A 5m x 10m ceiling = 50m². Divide by the size of each board t …