How to Build a Timber-Framed Garden Room Base
As with anything, there’s always more than one way to skin a cat. The same applies for a timber-framed garden room base. I’ll try … Read more
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What’s the Difference Between C16 and C24 Timber – A Garden Room Guide
When you’re building a garden room, whether a humble shed, a summer house, or a fully insulated timber-framed garden room, the choice of structural … Read more
How to Build a Strong Concrete Base for a Garden Room: Step-by-Step Guide (With Material Quantities & Costs)
As a garden room specialist who has built countless structures over the years, I’ve learned one simple truth: a garden room is only ever … Read more
Building a Garden Room Base: Concrete vs Timber Frame Foundations Explained
Every great garden room starts with one essential element, a strong, level foundation. Whether you’re creating a home office, gym, studio or relaxation space, … Read more
How to Build a Shed from Scratch (Step-by-Step Guide 2025)
Want to learn how to build a shed that’s both budget-friendly and tailored to your needs? This step-by-step guide walks you through building a … Read more
Free 6x4ft Shed Plans & Build Guide
Looking for free 6×4 shed plans to build your own garden shed? This step-by-step DIY shed guide includes a complete materials list, detailed drawings, … Read more
DIY Scaffold Board Garden Sofa Build – Step-by-Step Guide with L-Shape Sofa & Coffee Tables Plans
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to transform your outdoor space, a DIY scaffold board garden sofa is the perfect project. I originally … Read more
How to Make a DIY Veranda With a Solid Polycarbonate Roof
Welcome to my DIY veranda build guide. In this step-by-step guide I’m going to show you how to build a very solid veranda that … Read more
How to Build a Fully Insulated Garden Room
Building a garden room is a fantastic way to add functional space to your home while increasing its value. However, hiring a professional for … Read more
What Are The Best Shed Roofing Materials?
The majority of sheds tend to have the basic standard roofing, which is felt. While there are different grades of shed roof felt, there … Read more
Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room? The Definitive Guide
Are you considering adding a garden room to your property in the UK but unsure if you need planning permission? I’ve been through this … Read more
Free 16x10ft Shed Plans / Workshop Plans (4.8 x 3m)
Looking to build a spacious, functional shed or workshop in your garden? This guide to constructing a 16x10ft shed offers everything you need to … Read more
Self-Build a Professional Garden Room – PDF Guide & Interactive 3D Model
Hello, and welcome to my self build garden room guide pdf document and 3D model. Within this detailed guide, I’ll show you how to … Read more
Where to Find the Best Industrial Metal Table Legs in the UK: Top Suppliers and Budget-Friendly Options for 2024
Are you working on an industrial-style furniture project and need the perfect metal table legs? Finding high-quality, stylish, and affordable options in the UK … Read more
How to Build a TV and Fireplace Media Wall
Media walls are a great way to improve the aesthetic of your living room by incorporating your TV and fireplace into a partitioned wall … Read more
How to Build a Hammock Stand on Your Decking
We’ve recently finished building a new decking area at the back of our garden and it’s the perfect area to incorporate a hammock. So … Read more
How To Build An Outdoor Pizza Oven Kitchen
I’ve recently finished building my very own outdoor pizza oven kitchen and it’s looking amazing. Teamed with our outdoor sink, BBQ and sofa seating … Read more
How To Build A Mini Wooden Greenhouse
Building this mini greenhouse is a simple task that most DIY enthusiasts can complete over the course of a weekend. Sometimes called a cold … Read more
What is the Best Plastic Shed Brand? A Comprehensive Guide
As an experienced local handyman with years of shed erection experience, I have developed an understanding of various brands, their merits and drawbacks. In … Read more
How To Lay Garden Sleepers – For a Long-Lasting Beautiful Finish
Garden sleepers provide a fantastic addition to any garden, allowing you to create some visually appealing borders, steps, flower beds and raised planters. In … Read more
How To Build A Shed Base: Timber, Concrete, Patio & Plastic
Constructing a shed in your garden can’t be completed without a suitable and sturdy base. Sheds need to be built on a flat, level … Read more
How To Build An Outdoor Garden Sofa – With Plans
For this build, I’ve constructed this beautiful outdoor corner sofa and coffee table using Iroko wood. I started with the design on CAD software, … Read more
Free 12x10ft Wooden Shed Plans & Build Guide
Building your own shed is a very rewarding task and can save you a load of money. Learn how to build your own shed … Read more
How to Make an Industrial Rustic Scaffold Board Dining Table and Bench
Crafting furniture using reclaimed scaffold boards presents a rewarding opportunity, yielding pieces that exude a contemporary, modern allure. An exemplar of this craft is … Read more
How to Make a Rustic Desk With Reclaimed Scaffold Boards
If you love the rustic feel of reclaimed wood and like the styling of the industrial movement then this industrial desk will be right … Read more
How to Build a Shed Base on Uneven Ground
Finding the perfect location for your shed can be tricky, especially when your garden landscape is on a slope, has an uneven surface or … Read more
How We Pay Off Our Mortgage Faster With Sprive – Plus £5 free
No one wants a mortgage, but it’s something in life that most of us have to endure to become property owners. That’s why I’ve … Read more
How To Install Rustic Industrial Scaffold Board Shelving
This is now the third set of scaffold board shelving installations I’ve completed and I just love the look and feel of them. I’ve experimented … Read more
How to Off-Grid an Urban House
Living off-grid in an urban environment means achieving self-sufficiency, where we can thrive without relying on the conventional services and utilities that are typically … Read more
How to Make a Rustic Side Table Using Scaffold Boards
This beautiful little rustic table can be really straightforward to make using 100% reclaimed wood scaffold boards. You’ll need a few tools, a source … Read more
How to Build Your Own Veranda – DIY Veranda on a Budget
You can save a substantial amount of money by constructing your own veranda. Typically, hiring a professional to build a veranda of this size … Read more
BillyOh Kent Log Cabin Review And Step-By-Step Build Guide
I recently purchased my own BillyOh log cabin/garden office for our garden, and I’d like to document the build process to share with you. … Read more
Crafting A Tree Slab Coffee Table: A Step-By-Step Guide
Do you love the rustic elegance of a coffee table made from a tree slab? You might have thought it was a complex woodworking … Read more
How to Build Your Own Decking Area on a Budget
Welcome to my DIY decking build guide that covers two key different types of decking installations. In this guide, I’ll walk you through step-by-step … Read more
How to Build a Garden Office From Scratch – On a Budget
In the era of widespread remote work, the demand for a dedicated workspace at home has intensified. Establishing a garden office has emerged as … Read more
How to Build a Wooden Walkway on Ground
If you’re considering creating a wooden walkway on the ground for your garden, take a look at my DIY project using reclaimed wood scaffold … Read more
How to Lay Porcelain Slabs – DIY Porcelain Tile Patio
Are you in search of a modern and stylish solution for your patio? If so, 20mm porcelain tiles can provide the specific look and … Read more
How To Start A Furniture Upcycling Business
In today’s world, where environmental concerns are paramount, upcycling has emerged as a powerful and sustainable way to breathe new life into old objects. … Read more
Lay-Z-Spa Helsinki Review – Running Costs and Maintenance
We’ve owned our Helskinki hot tub now for just over a year and I’d like to share what we have learned about the product … Read more
How to Refurbish Your Bannister and Staircase
Refurbishing your bannister and staircase, rather than replacing it can be a very rewarding task and can save you a load of money. It … Read more
How to Build a Modern Garden Room (on a budget)
Today I’m going to take you through, step-by-step how I built this beautiful garden room for under £5.5k. It’s a fully functioning insulated garden … Read more
Where to find the best outdoor log store
Keeping your fire wood safe and dry is essential if you own a log burning stove, open fire or another appliance that requires wood … Read more
How to insulate your BillyOh garden office log cabin
In my previous post, I described in detail how to build a BillyOh Kent garden office log cabin. Now I’ve made progress on the … Read more
How to Insulate a Garden Room, Summerhouse or Shed
Transforming your garden room, summerhouse, or shed into a comfortable, year-round space starts with proper insulation. Whether you’re creating a serene retreat, a productive … Read more
How to Build the Best Budget Insulated Garden Room
In this post I’m going to show you in detail how to build your own garden office for the least amount of money, whilst … Read more
