How to Build a Sunken Seating Area and Fire Pit in Your Garden

There is nothing like a real fire. It brings out the primitive fascination in all of us. A garden that has comfortable seating and a good fire pit will be used in the evenings much more than one that hasn’t. We are going to take a look here at how you can create your own…

How to Fit an Electrical Supply for a Garden Pond or Water Feature

This post is all about warning DIYers without the proper training or qualifications against the idea of fitting a permanent electrical supply to a garden pond or water feature themselves. I know this website encourages people to do DIY work in and around the home when they can, but sometimes you have to bring in…

How to Build a Summer House

There was an upsurge in the popularity of garden design in the 1980s thanks to the garden renovation programs on television and personalities like Alan Titchmarsh. Also, thanks to the rise in the popularity of DIY stores and garden centres, materials were widely available to the general public in a way that they never were…

10 Garden Features and Design Ideas for Your Home

10 Garden Features and Design Ideas for Your Home

When it comes to designing your garden, there are a wealth of features to choose from. Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing space to unwind in or a social hub for entertaining guests, there are plenty of options available to suit your needs. From patios and pergolas to ponds and water features, each element…

How to Build a Brick Barbecue in Your Garden

How to Build a Brick Barbecue in Your Garden

The best way to build a brick barbecue in your garden or backyard is to do it over at least two days. That’s assuming you’re building onto a patio or other hard surface already in place. If you’re not, you’ll have to create one, so building your barbecue will take a little longer. Why does…

How to Build a Shed Base

How to Build a Shed Base

The majority of homeowners have some kind of structure in their gardens, whether it’s a shed, log cabin or form of bike storage; but many of us don’t consider the important steps that go into the planning of a new shed. We just assume that it gets delivered and set down where we want it…