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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We get asked this question by so many of our customers… You quite often find that if people are investing in some new patio garden furniture, then they’ve just had a new patio built or they are trying to tidy up an existing patio. So if your new patio is still covered in a...
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Cleaning and maintaining a natural stone patio is well worth the time and effort that you invest. Natural stone creates a beautiful patio and is usually quite a large investment in terms of cost, so a good cleaning and maintenance schedule will help provide you with a beautiful, protected and lasting stone patio surface...
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Mold or mildew is a type of fungus that thrives in the UK’s damp climate, especially on your timber garden furniture, which is especially prone to mildew if proper care is not taken to prevent its growth. Prevention is your best form of defense and taking the right measures such as eliminating dampness and...
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This is a great short movie from AskTheBuilder that shows you how to clean a brick patio without the need for a pressure washer… About Lazy Susan Lazy Susan is a small family business that specialise exclusively in wicker, rattan and metal garden furniture, specifically cast aluminium. Visit www.lazysusanfurniture.co.uk to find out more and view our...
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Brick patios and driveways are incredibly popular and desirable. Brick is durable, decorative, and functional. What’s more, if done properly it will always add significant value to your home. Brick retains its natural beauty longer than most other building materials, but I’m afraid that does not mean its totally maintenance free and will always...
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You can’t deny that one of the best things about the summer, is dragging the BBQ out of the garage and cooking outdoors in the garden or on your patio. As soon daylight saving kicks in, BBQ’s up and down the country will be wheeled from their winter hibernation and prepared for the summer. This...
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