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The idea of a home office can be very attractive. Working from home can slash the cost of petrol and transform your arduous commute into a short...

Putting a studio in a garden is an excellent idea if you have a hobby or even a craft-based business that needs to be in a separate room. For...

Building a home annexe is one way to create more space within the boundaries of your property. It’s also a great way to maintain a degree of...

As more and more people in the United Kingdom warm to the idea of using their garden as an extension of their house, hot tubs and whirlpool baths...

The log cabin is a fantastic addition to any garden and home. Log cabins can be converted into a fully functioning and versatile living space to suit...

With the current growth in sales of wood burning stoves and boilers a wood store could be a very handy asset for a garden. The interest comes from...

The humble shed is perhaps one of the most versatile of all garden buildings. You’d be hard pushed to find a British garden that isn’t also playing...

Electric garage doors are getting more popular as they come down in price and more models reach the market. Once the preserve of the rich and...

When you're planning a garden building you're likely to be looking to put windows in it, but what type of windows? Basically your choice is between...

For the gardening aficionado, a potting shed is more of a necessity than a luxury. Potting sheds are used as an additional workspace, their...

The Finnish people definitely got it right when they invented outdoor sauna rooms! A sauna is perfect for cleansing, relaxing and calming both body...

Your family car will definitely benefit from being parked within a sheltered area, particularly during the harsher winter months. Wind, rain and...

Gardens are getting smaller these days and many homes don’t have the space for a large shed, garage or garden studio. Modern houses tend to be...

It's getting more and more popular these days to have chickens in a garden or back yard and you can't really keep them without some sort of poultry...

Installing a Jacuzzi or other whirlpool spa pool in a garden isn't particularly difficult and in many cases the supplier of the pool will install...

It is an unfortunate fact that British weather is just not ideal for year long enjoyment of an outdoor swimming pool. Even if the pool is heated, you...

Pre-fabricated structures have many benefits including relatively low prices, quick construction and a good range of models. This article looks at...

Getting mains electricity to any garden building can be a real pain. Using solar power means that you can cut down on all the hassle of running...

Sheds and other garden buildings for storage can be simple structures but if you're going to start keeping animals then you need to build shelters...

Until recently, the use of steel for framing was limited to commercial or industrial construction. However, steel framed buildings are becoming more...