To a lot of people, driveway gates are a lot more than just a gateway to their property. It is a showcase of how their property looks, a source of protection, and nowadays – something that is a must. However, it is not a decision to be made easily. It requires a lot of thinking because it will impact how you live for the foreseeable number of years. Hopefully the guide below will give you something to think about when purchasing your gate.  Explore The Options Available The first question that comes to mind is whether the gate will be manual or automated. Manual gates require no power and have very few costs associated to it, therefore they are very reliable and simple to work with. Although as much positive as there is, it does require the person to get out and... Read More

Garden furniture is quite an expensive addition to any garden especially if you want superior wooden pieces. It is important therefore that the furniture is protected from the rain, sun and ice so that it lasts for years to come. Protecting the garden furniture starts way before winter as wooden furniture needs to be treated with a wood preserver every year. Rather than waiting until spring to do this task consider doing it before the garden furniture is packed away for the winter. A good quality wood preserver rather than wood paint will soak into the wooden furniture and protect it from the elements. If it is not possible to move the furniture into a shed or outhouse then it really needs to be covered with a waterproof cover that is large enough to cover the furniture completely... Read More

If you own a business such as a restaurant or café then you may wondered how you can best utilise your outdoor space to allow for more guests and to still have a place that people can use when the weather is not all that great. There are a number of outdoor living products that may be perfect for your business premises, you just need to discover which one is the best for what you want to be able offer. If you are looking to have limited seating out the front of your café that is covered over to allow shelter from light rain, then a retractable or fixed awning would be idea. These can also be branded with your logo for the extra benefit of additional advertising. If you are looking to have a larger seating area or even an outdoor bar, then you may choose to have a fixed canopy or... Read More

Choosing to add an awning to your patio can be an exciting time. But, it is not all going to be smooth sailing. Upon research, you are going to discover that there are a wide variety of styles of patio awnings that you can invest in. Today, we are going to help you understand the difference between them all by discussing the advantages and disadvantages. Helping you to choose the best awning for your patio, makes the first investment the right one and 100% worthwhile. The styles we are going to look deeper into are Wall Mounted Awnings, Freestanding Awnings, and Vertical Awnings.  Wall Mounted Awnings  This is the most typical style of patio awning that we can see being used across homes in the united kingdom. As the name would suggest, this is an awning that is mounted to an... Read More

A question many people have when they are looking to create a living area in their garden is whether they should choose a decking area or a paved patio. There are advantages and disadvantages to both these options, so it really is a case of which suits your garden best. Decking is a popular option for those with a smaller area to cover as it is more affordable and quicker to install. Many people choose to use decking around a hot tub or as a small seating area. One of the main disadvantages with decking is that it needs regular maintenance and does not last for years and years. Decking that is not maintained correctly by regular washing and treating with a wood preservative can quickly turn green and become extremely slippery making it a real hazard. Paving slabs can be more... Read More