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Five Event Ideas for Garden Cabins
25/02/2022
Installing a garden cabin into your garden is a fantastic idea because it provides you with even more space to socialise, relax and entertain. Whether you’re inviting over your friends and family or having a chilled night in, a garden cabin provides plenty of space to spend time in your garden all year round. If you’ve been browsing websites to
Plastic Sheds: How They’re So Versatile and What They Can Be Used For
25/02/2022
When you think of sheds, your mind may automatically think of a classic timber structure. However, there are many more options on the market today, some of which may suit you more than the standard wooden shed. Some people may have misconceptions about plastic sheds, assuming they aren’t sturdy or durable. However, plastic sheds are a fantastic alternative and offer
Adding Storage Space to Your Home
27/01/2022
Everyone needs more storage. It’s the one thing you can really never have enough of. Most people don’t have a lot of choices for adding space to their home, but here are a few ways you can ensure you always have a place to keep a few extra items. Underbed Storage Bins The space under your beds is often unused,
Convert Your Garden Shed to a Green Roof
27/01/2022
Do you love the look of a green roof? Even if you can’t currently change your home to this option, you can still make a green roof on your garden shed or summerhouse. It’s easier than you might expect. You’ll need an existing or pre-fabricated garden shed with either a flat roof or a slightly sloped one. Steeply pitched roofs
How to Set Up a Goat Shed
27/01/2022
The size of your goat shed or barn will depend on how many goats you have and how big they are. Dwarf goats obviously don’t need a lot of space, whereas a Nubian will need more. You can make a goat barn out of nearly anything, but if you want it to look nice, as well, opt for a prefab
A Guide to Garden Buildings and Which One is Right for You
27/01/2022
If you have a little extra space in your garden, you can make better use of it by adding a garden building. A simple outbuilding can often create a whole new use for your space and it allows you to store items or work in your garden. There are so many buildings to choose from, however, that you may find
How to Set Up a Small Greenhouse
27/01/2022
A greenhouse doesn’t need to be large to be useful. If you are limited in space in your garden, you can easily set up a small lean-to greenhouse or a mini greenhouse. It’s easy to do and gives you a space to grow your most delicate plants. What is a Greenhouse Used For? The UK is not known for long,
4 Unique Ways to Use Your Shed
15/12/2021
Sheds are a cost-effective way to add more sheltered space to your home and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. You can do so much more with your shed than just using it for storage. Here we’ll show you four unique ways to use your shed that can unlock the potential of your garden. Garden office While
How to Look After Your Shed This Winter
15/12/2021
Garden shed maintenance is important all year round in order to ensure the longevity of your garden building. Whether you have a summer house, shed or log cabin, it’s important to make sure you maintain and protect it against the weather. The winter months bring rain, snow, ice and icy temperatures so here’s what you can do to protect it.
How Your Child Can Benefit From a Playhouse
15/12/2021
If you had a playhouse as a child, it’s likely you remember the joy of having a space all to yourself to play with siblings or friends. In a time where children spend most of their free time staring at screens, it’s important to encourage your child to get outdoors and have fun. Here’s why it’s a great idea to
A Guide to Maintaining Timber Sheds
15/12/2021
Come rain or shine, caring for your timber shed can be difficult, but is utterly crucial to the durability and longevity of your garden shed. From severe wind, rain and snow, right up to the extreme heat of summer, timber sheds must be able to withstand the elements all year round to protect whatever it is you’re storing, whether that
Garden Summer House Design Ideas
15/12/2021
Looking to turn your garden summer house into the perfect getaway space? A summer garden house is capable of carrying out several different functions, transforming your garden space and design in the process. Installed in both traditional and modern specifications, garden summer houses can be perfectly suited to your individual needs. Let’s take a closer look at what garden summer
3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summerhouse in Winter
15/12/2021
You’d be surprised at how many ways your summerhouse can come in handy in winter – and no, we don’t just mean for storage! As tempting as it is to repurpose your summerhouse as a storage space once the colder months come around, it’ll be so much more rewarding to use it as a hobby space or somewhere for the
5 Reasons You Need a Garden Shed
15/12/2021
Garden sheds are an excellent investment. They’re something that you can use for a variety of purposes and as long as you have the room, there’s really no reason to not have one. In fact, there are quite a lot of reasons why you should have one. These include: 1. Extra Storage Space The main reason people choose to install
How to Set Up a Guest Cabin in Your Garden
15/12/2021
When a guest comes to visit, do you find yourself moving people around in your home or putting the guest on the sofa to sleep? This can easily be remedied by adding a guest cabin in your garden. Not only does this give your guest a little privacy during their stay, but it also adds more space to your home.
Pre-Made Summerhouses as Art Studios
15/12/2021
Any artist who has attempted to create art while in a crowded house knows the value of an art studio. However, even if you can’t rent a separate space for a studio, you can build one in your garden. Using a modular summerhouse, you can create the studio of your dreams quite easily. This could be a weekend project that
How to Maintain and Adapt Your Wooden Playhouse as Your Children Age
25/11/2021
Children’s playhouses are enduringly popular and a welcome addition to lots of family gardens. The many hours of fun and frivolity that children have in a playhouse is so special and something that is becoming pretty rare in a world of overwhelming technology. Having a playhouse to escape to is such a lovely thing for little ones, allowing them to
How to Effectively Organise Your Shed
25/11/2021
When you’ve got your own shed, it’s easy to fall into the trap of using it as a place to keep the things you no longer need or use anymore. Understandably all you want to do is keep your home or garden clean, tidy and orderly. No doubt for many of us, possessions whether that is junk, old heirlooms or
5 Companies and Inventions That Were Born in a Shed
25/11/2021
Have you converted your shed into an office or hobby space? You might be surprised to learn that some of the world’s greatest thinkers and inventors did the exact same thing! These people transformed their own garden building into places to create, imagine, and build. And if they can, so can you! A1 Sheds & Garden Buildings have come up
3 Benefits of a Garden Office
25/11/2021
Remote working became the norm for many of us during the coronavirus pandemic and it now looks as though it’s here to stay, at least some of the time. If you’re still working from home, how about you stop just putting up with whatever free space you can find and invest in a home office that’s tailored to your every