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.
10 kerb appeal tips
We all know that first impressions matter and our homes are no different. Whether you’re looking to sell your property or just want to improve the look of your home’s exterior, you’ve probably wondered how to improve the kerb appeal. Our top 10 tips will talk you through some quick and easy solutions and guide you through the process from start to finish.
What is kerb appeal?
Kerb appeal refers to how visually appealing your home is when looking at it from the street. It&rsq
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29th May 2026
How to compost at home
Whether you’re looking to get more into gardening, or trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, you’ve probably wondered how to compost at home. This comprehensive home composting guide will talk you through what is safe to compost, how to choose the right compost bin and some top tips to start you off on your at home composting journey.
What is home composting?
Home composting is a way of turning your organic waste such as fruit and vegetable peel and scraps, grass cuttings an
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29th May 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Sheet Materials
When it comes to building materials, sheet materials are a staple on site. From flooring to roofing and structural use, choosing the right sheet material isn’t just about price, it’s about performance and durability, and making sure your project is perfect first time.
In this ultimate guide, we will tell you all about some of the most common sheet materials: chipboard, MDF, OSB and plywood.
What are sheet materials?
Sheet materials are boards that are engineered from wood fibres,
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29th Apr 2026