How to Lay Garden Turf
Laying turf is the quickest and easiest way to create a new lawn and, although more expensive than sowing grass
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DIY Garden guides, tips and projects, ranging from building a pond and laying turf, to building a patio and choosing a new garden shed.
How to Build a Pond in Your Garden
With a bit of forward planning and the right equipment, this DIY job shouldn’t cause you too many problems. Just be aware of the safety issues of having a pond with small children in the household.
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How to Build a Wooden Raised Bed
Creating a raised bed in which to grow your vegetables is a great idea. Soil in a raised be warms up faster than the surrounding soil, meaning you can make the most of your growing period.
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Fixing Wooden Posts with Concrete
Learn how to anchor posts in concrete, for use when constructing fences and other structures.
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Building a Patio
Laying a Patio successfully requires planning and preparation, along with a solid foundation. Learn how to lay a simple paving
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Building a Paver Path
There are several different ways to create garden paths, but one of the most attractive is to use pavers.
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How to Clean Glass and Polycarbonate Roofs
Cleaning and maintaining the roof of your conservatory or sun room is one of those once or twice-a-year jobs which
Read moreChoosing a Garden Shed
A shed is many things to many people, from a sanctuary from the wife and kids to simply a space to store that spare half a bag of compost and a few tools.
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Installing Driveway Gates
Whilst fitting a set of driveway gates may not seem like the most complicated of tasks it should be remembered
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How to Install Decking
Decking is a great addition to almost any garden, providing you with an attractive and useful seating area.
Read moreInstalling a Water Butt
It seems that no matter how much rain the UK sees throughout the year, a few weeks of good weather
Read moreMake Your Garden Shed Secure
Even if you only have a couple of bikes and a few tools in your shed, the cost of replacing them could still be several hundred pounds. On top of that, tools stored in your unsecured shed could be used to gain access to your house.
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Erecting a Wooden Panel Fence
Erecting a Wooden Panel fence (also known as close board fencing) along the boundary to your property is not only good for privacy and security, it can also add to the appeal of your home.
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Building a Retaining Wall with Railway Sleepers
Reclaimed wooden railway sleepers are an excellent alternative to using bricks of blocks for building retaining walls for raised beds.
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How to Clean and Seal Decking
Learning how to clean a deck properly will not only keep it looking good, but will also help to prolong the life of the timber. Deck cleaning can be a quick and easy process, as long as you do it fairly regularly.
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Replacing Shed Roof Felt
Replacing worn and split felt on the roof of a shed is essential if you want your tools and other garden equipment to stay in good condition.
Learn how to remove and replace old, worn or ripped shed roof felt in this step-by-step guide.
Read moreShed Maintenance
Water is one of the biggest enemies of any building, it makes it uncomfortable for the inhabitants and it rots the fabric of the building. There are three main routes to keep the fabric of your shed dry
Read moreTools for Creating a Sub-Base
When constructing a driveway, path or patio, the most important step is creating a firm sub-base for the paving or gravel to sit on.
Read morePatching Shed Roof Felt
If the felt on the roof of your shed has been damaged somehow, it is very simple to apply a patch of new felt rather than replace all of the felt.
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Setting Timber Posts in Concrete
Whether you are putting up a fence or building a raised deck, being able to securely set wooden posts into concrete foundations is a useful skill to have.
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Building Ground-Level Decking
Learn how to lay decking on soil, as ground level. Building ground-level decking is by far the easiest option if
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Laying a Gravel Path
Gravel paths can look very attractive and can also provide an extra security measure for your home (the noise it makes will prove a deterrent to intruders).
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