Sometimes life doesn’t always go the way we plan and projects can get pushed aside. If you don’t manage to get around to painting your fence in the spring or summer, you may think you have missed your chance until the following year. However, if you plan accordingly, you can still paint your fence in […]

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Even if your bike isn’t caked with mud, we still recommend giving it a clean every so often to keep it in tip top condition. If you are a regular road rider, we recommend cleaning your bike every 25-30 rides or so and if you’re a mountain biker or cross biker, more often. It might […]
If you’re new to the waterways, you will likely come across a wide variety of different boats and not know what they are called, or what makes them different to one another. We are going to discuss the different types of canal boats and explain the differences. Traditional narrowboat A traditional narrowboat is usually 6ft […]
There’s a huge variety of jobs you can do around the home yourself, from something small such as shelving, to large projects such as an extension. Whilst it can be very rewarding (as well as a lot cheaper!) to handle the project yourself instead of hiring a professional, once you start paying for tools and […]
uPVC (otherwise known as Un-plasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride) is most likely the most commonly used material for windowsills and window frames. However, they can be a little bit boring or even ‘ugly’ looking, so today we are going to show you how to paint uPVC windows to keep them looking fresh and interesting! With long […]
You have probably found this blog post because you have damp, right? But maybe you’re not totally clued in on the various types or how to deal with them. So, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of the three most common damp types today, so you can handle them like a pro. In your house, you’ll […]
Luxury charter boat restored with help from Owatrol
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, Inland Waterways, Marine, Wood CareWe recently spoke with a lovely customer Jordan, that used Owatrol Deks Olje D1 on their luxury charter boat, Poppy. Poppy was formerly a Dunlin sea fishing boat (registered on March 25th 1974) and we think you will all agree, that she is looking as good now as she likely did when new – if […]
Whether you’re an avid cycler or want to get into it more, we recommend checking out our list of top 10 cycle routes in the UK. If you’re looking for long distance routes, or perhaps something a little bit more family friendly, our list has something for everyone. Did you know that the UK has […]
Whilst it is common to think that a log cabin is synonymous with a summerhouse, they are in fact different from one another. They are similar to one another in the fact that they are both exterior buildings that can be mostly comprised of wood. It mostly boils down to four different things. So, to […]
There are such a wide variety of hot tubs available on the market that it can become difficult to know which one is suitable for you. Today we are going to break them all down to help you understand the differences. Main Types of Hot Tubs Acrylic hot tub One of the most common types […]