If you’ve recently installed or you’re thinking of installing timber decking, then be prepared. Your brand new timber decking will need a certain amount of care from time to time in order to keep it looking its best. Like timber flooring inside the home, timber decking is long term investment and with a little care...
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Got a small garden, yard, patio or balcony but not sure how to make the best of it? Well fear not, you can turn your outdoor space into your own personal mini oasis with these great ideas from Lazy Susan. You don’t need acres of land to create a glorious garden. Whether you want...
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Patios are one of the best and easiest ways to extend your living space. If done effectively they can blur the boundaries between house and garden, thus allowing you to make the most of both by creating what the UK media seemed to have dubbed an ‘outdoor room’. In the cooler climate of the UK they...
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Last month we looked at arranging garden furniture, but it is also important to take a little time and carefully consider the arrangement of your plants and containers too. Plants and flowers will turn an ordinary patio into a garden patio, and set the stage for a peaceful and welcoming extension of your home....
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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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Just before things get a little too cold, October/early November is the perfect time to be thinking about applying a new coat of wood stain to your deck in order to give it a little added protection against the oncoming British winter. Contrary to what many people currently think, experts say the late summer or...
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We’ve touched on the subject of BBQ cleaning in a few blog posts and cleaning your BBQ grill is by far the hardest part. Nobody does BBQ like the Americans and with summer seemingly over for another year, this great video on YouTube offers some excellent advice on cleaning your grill. About Lazy Susan Lazy Susan...
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Good modern garden design always starts with a good plan. While some people are able to plan their garden by just walking about in it or working in stages, most of us need to start out with a clear drawn out plan.  Start by thinking about what you want from the finished garden –...
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If you have a wooden deck then it is important you look after it. Especially if you want it to last as long as possible! Many modern decks are created using pressure treated pine, which will easily last up to 40 years if its cared for and well looked after. However, there are still...
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Following on from our earlier article ‘The Lazy Susan Guide to Timber Decking’, where we skirted on the subject of DIY deck building, I just wanted to look at this in a little more detail and give you a few pointers in terms of planning/designing your deck. Personally, I would always go down the...
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