Having a tree house is every child’s dream. For those of us who are lucky enough to have the space to build one for our children, it’s a rewarding project. If you’ve ever built a tree house, you’ll know how much hard work and time can go into it. Once it’s finally finished, you want […]
In order to keep your garden in tiptop condition all year round, you’ll need to ensure that you carry out a few key tasks each season. To help you to make sure that your garden is always looking its best, we’ve come up with the ultimate garden checklist and split it into seasons, for ease […]
Times are changing and more and more of us are opting to work from home, rather than going into the office. Although the commute to your home office is more pleasurable than a packed train, it can be distracting working within a family home. Rather than building a costly extension or moving house altogether to […]
There’s no getting around it; buying a new kitchen is expensive. Investing in a new kitchen when ours starts to look a bit tired, is a luxury that many of us can’t afford. For those of us faced with a kitchen we’re not that keen on when we buy a house, it can be tempting […]
Raised garden beds offer gardeners a multitude of benefits, from the reduction of back pain because you’re not having to bend as far to tend to your veggies, to an extending growing season because the soil should warm earlier in the year. They’re also a great way to combat poor soil, as they allow you […]
Born in America in the early 1900s, Charles Eames is one of the most well-known furniture designers of all time. Together with his wife, Ray, he made a huge impact on everything from industrial design to architecture to manufacturing. They were a pretty impressive couple, to say the least. Charles Eames’ mission was simple: to […]
The gardening season is well and truly in full swing and many of us have planted out most of our veggies and are waiting patiently for them to grow. Along with the regular feeding and weeding, now is the perfect time to get your garden shed organised for the long (and hopefully warm) summer ahead. […]
If you want to enjoy your log cabin for as long as possible, it’s vital to spend time protecting and maintaining it. Part of the charm of log cabins is their rustic feel. That wonderful and unmistakable look and smell of natural wood. However, anything constructed out of wood, will, if not properly maintained, eventually […]
Often overlooked, pallets are a readily available, cheap (you can sometimes get them for free) and easy-to-use building material, that can be put together to form a variety of structures. It’s not an exaggeration to say that, with a bit of imagination, you can make some pretty impressive things out of a few pallets. Plus, […]
Over time, the wood on your boat interior may need stripping. It may have lost its shine and turned dull due to unsatisfactory finishes; there may be loose varnish or water may have seeped into it causing damage. Whatever the reasoning, it may be time to strip the surface of the wood and start afresh. […]
