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What Size Apex Shed Should I Buy?  

You’ve decided to invest in a sturdy apex shed? Great! While apex sheds are built to last, they can cost a pretty penny. So it’s important to make sure you pick the right size to meet your needs. Now you’re scanning the market for a new garden shed, there are a few things to keep […]

Can I Build My Own Apex Shed?

An apex shed gets its name from its traditional pointed roof shape design. An apex roof is one of the most common roof designs for a garden shed alongside the pent roof shed. An apex shed has a roof with two slopes that meet right down the centre and along the shed’s length. A pent […]

3 Tips For Making Your Apex Shed Secure

Garden sheds are often used for storing valuable items like garden tools, sports equipment and bicycles. Have a think about all the bits and pieces you’ve got lying around in your shed and add up the total price of your shed possessions. It’s probably quite a lot of money. That’s why garden sheds are a […]

Think Outside The Box: Other Uses For Your Garden Shed

Are you growing tired of your old garden shed? Do you actively avoid it and all its cluttered insides every time you pass it? Well, maybe it’s time for a change. With a little cash and a bit of time, you can turn your garden shed into a creative and unique space. Maybe your kids […]

How to Convert Your Garden Shed Into a Functioning Office Space

Working from home can have many benefits. You can wave goodbye to travel costs, you can take your breaks when you want them and it’s often quieter than in a traditional office. However, if you’ve got kids running about and Netflix blaring in the background, it’s practically impossible to not get distracted when working from […]

How To Grow A Vegetable Garden In Glasgow

There are many benefits associated with growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs. You know exactly what pesticides are used on your food It is cheaper to grow than to buy You get the satisfaction of knowing that you grew it all yourself. If you are looking to start a vegetable garden in Glasgow, here […]

Deck Lighting Ideas To Make Your Outdoors Shine

The right lighting can really help make your wooden decking shine and helps to make it more useful. When you have lighting, you are able to safely enjoy your deck in the evening hours, whether it to be sip on a glass of wine or to host a party with family or friends. If you […]

The Perfect Garden Fence: Guide To Wooden Fence Panel Choices

A fence can be one of the most overlooked (literally), yet essential, part of your garden. Sure, they aren’t as exciting as a beautiful flower bed or as whimsical as a feature pond, but they provide so much more to your garden that you might just take for granted. The right fence can provide: Privacy […]

How To Lay Decking On Grass: A Step-By-Step Guide

Adding a deck to your garden can help you seamlessly bring the outside in, provide you with a perfect outdoor space where you can spend those warm summer days relaxing in the sun, stargazing in the winter, knocking up a bbq in spring, or just as a garden feature to make the neighbours envious all […]

3 Amazing Raised Decking Ideas For Summer 2018 (and beyond)

It’s finally spring which means we’re already dreaming of the Great British Summer. Sitting out back with some cool pints and sausages grilling on the BBQ, friends are around, kids running about playing, life is good. If you want to make the most of this time then having a wonderful outdoor area for socialising is […]