Cleaning and finishing a deck doesn’t need to be a difficult and time consuming task. There are a wide variety of tools available to make the process as quick and easy as possible, for a wide range of budgets. Here we’ve listed out our top tools, so you can get on with making the most […]
A motto we like to live by is ‘preparation is key’. Behind every good paint job is good prep work. Today, we are going to share our 5 top tips on how to prep walls for painting. 1) Wallpaper removal If you first need to remove wallpaper before painting walls, there’s a few ways in […]
Metal furniture may be known for its strength and durability, however, it is not immune to damage. But before you decide to take a trip to the tip, more often than not there is something you can do to restore metal garden furniture. Using the right products (and with a little know-how) metal furniture restoration […]
With the weather getting colder and colder, inevitably you will be getting out on your boat less and less. If it is going to be sat in long term storage soon, it’s well worth prepping your boat engine now. We know that for some people, having to do things to your engine can seem a […]
No doubt the majority of you know damp when you see it, but maybe you don’t know what the differences of damp are, nor how to specifically treat it There are 3 very common types of damp; condensation, rising and penetrating. As they all have different causes and therefore require different treatments, we are going […]
More people are now working from home than ever before and whilst the commute to the garden office is certainly a lot nicer than being in a train or car, it can be distracting to work within the family home. Instead of building an expensive extension or moving to a larger house for an extra […]
Have you begun researching a new fence and come across the terms green or brown treated timber? If you have and are unsure as to what the difference is, you’re in luck! We are going to explain the differences to help you decide which you should use for your project. What does treated timber mean? […]
Have you been thinking of restoring a classic car? Before you take the plunge there are a few things you should consider. Whilst restoring a car is a fun and exciting concept, there are many ways in which the project can go sideways – fast! So, to help you make sure you don’t make any […]
We received an email from Scott, Editor of Tractor & Machinery who was trying out Owatrol Oil on a vintage tractor on the recommendation from some of his readers. Sadly we do not have any photographs of his project but we do have some lovely words about Owatrol Oil we wanted to share. But before […]
After the destructive storms of the past few months, there’s a good chance your fences aren’t in the best condition. You may be able to do a quick fix but in some cases, you might need a whole new fence. Today we are going to be guiding you through how you can build your own […]
