OK so the weather has not been too bad this week (can’t complain at 28 degrees in October) after some pretty heavy rain and hurricanes. However, it’s most definitely approaching that time of year that most of us are starting to think about getting ready to prepare and protect our garden furniture for the...
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Any garden spring cleaning routine you have planned always needs to include a little special attention to your garden furniture. Although, garden furniture is usually made of durable materials such as the cast aluminium we choose to sell at Lazy Susan, constant exposure to the elements will see dirt build up on the surface...
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Instead of replacing your old weathered wooden outdoor furniture, why not simply sand surfaces smooth, prime and paint to create a brand-new looking piece of garden furniture. A few simple maintenance steps can protect your wooden garden furniture and keep it looking great for many years to come. Clean regularly with gentle products, lightly...
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A cobblestone driveway can be very attractive, and they lend themselves to both traditional and modern properties. However, unless you plan to hire a grounds keeper to care for your cobblestone driveway, you will need to know how to maintain it to keep it looking as good as the day the builders packed up....
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Nothing can replace the natural beauty of wooden doors and windows. However, more homeowners are opting for UPVC windows and doors for their old homes when updating/replacing, while many house builders are opting to install UPVC doors and windows from the off as they are practical, inexpensive and quick/easy to fabricate and install. Its...
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Nobody knows BBQ like the Americans and this great video by Lowe’s home improvement expert, Mike Kraft, shares some excellent tips on cleaning charcoal, gas and stainless steel BBQ grills and grill grates. With summer just around the corner, it makes sense to get your grill ready now in time for the first rays...
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It is not as difficult as you might think to ‘make-do-and-mend’ and restore your well-used patio furniture instead of throwing them out for a new set. Most of the time, all they need is a little face-lift to freshen things up. It could even be that your garden furniture is only a couple of...
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Many people who have wooden fencing simply don’t take on board the need to maintain the fence throughout its lifetime and as a result that 20 year guarantee of your fence is in fact halved through your own neglect. So what do you need to do to keep it looking in good condition and...
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These great little promotional videos from Dremel show you how easy it is to remove rust from your garden furniture with a rotary tool. As nice as new iron patio furniture may look, it does tend to take a good battering from the British elements. Rust can easily form and diminish the appearance of...
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After the Winter we’ve just had, as things start to warm up and we move into Spring, you want to take the time and inspect your decking for any wood rot, loose railings, damaged support beams and wooden planking. It is the perfect time to repair any structural damage and get your decking ready...
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