Looking after your metal shed – Jacks top maintenance tips

by Jack on March 11, 2010 · 0 comments

in Metal Sheds

Metal sheds are a fantastic safe and secure storage solution for your garden.
One of the main advantages of having a metal shed instead of a more traditional wooden shed is the amount of maintenance a metal shed requires. Unlike timber sheds, metal sheds need very little maintenance. The key to maintenance free metal sheds is [...]

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10 Easy ideas for outdoor entertaining

4 March 2010

With summer thankfully on its way you will no longer be confined to entertaining indoors.  Read my top tips on how to entertain outdoors:
Shelter – Rain can ruin an outdoor party, taking simple precautionary steps means that should the heavens open a down poor will not dampen the spirits of your guests. Depending on your [...]

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Garden tool storage solutions

2 March 2010

Buying a tool store for your garden will allow you to keep all of your outdoor tools in a safe and secure place outdoors. An organized outdoor tool store will allow you easy access to your outdoor equipment and keep your home mud free!
Great garden storage can be found at Jack’s online garden store. It [...]

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Jack’s Guide to Greenhouses – How to chose the right greenhouse

1 March 2010

Greenhouses are great for extending the growing period in your garden, not only does a greenhouse enable you to regulate temperature, humidity and water distribution they also provide a pest free environment for your plants to grow. Essentially a greenhouse gives you the ability to control your plants growing environment.
How does a greenhouse work?
Sunlight enters [...]

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Garden Mirrors – How to maximise your outdoor space

26 February 2010

Garden mirrors allow you to create the illusion of far more space in a small garden. The mirror will add depth to your garden and make it feel much larger.
Outdoor mirrors add style and sophistication to a garden when placed at the end of a walkway they reflect light and the feeling of space. When [...]

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How to use trellis in your garden

25 February 2010

Trellis allows you to grow climbing plants which are a great feature in any garden big or small. They can add depth and cover old fencing or help to create different areas within your garden. They also provide privacy which can be highly beneficial especially in built up areas.
How to
The best way to grow climbing [...]

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Gazebo Guide

24 February 2010

What is a gazebo?
A gazebo is a freestanding outdoor timber structure that has open sides and a roof. Gazebos provide shelter from the rain and sun allowing you to sit out and enjoy your garden whatever the weather. Gazebos are great for outdoor entertaining, they can provide a sheltered area for dining and relaxing outdoors.

Design
There [...]

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What is a Garden Arbour?

23 February 2010

A traditional garden arbour is a sheltered garden seat that includes support for climbing plants to grow up and around.
Materials
Steel Arbours – This type is strong and durable and will require very little maintenance.
Wooden Arbours – Look wonderful in your garden thanks to being produced from natural materials, a timber arbour will blend easily into [...]

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Need a place to relax – Buy a Summerhouse

22 February 2010

Have you ever stomped from one room to the next in your home looking for a tranquil place to sit and unwind for a meager 15 minutes?
As your family grows you will inevitably feel your house shrink. Computer games and music will bellow from your children’s bedrooms. Dogs will bark and your partner will watch [...]

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Buying the right wooden garden shed – Jacks Guide

18 February 2010

Sheds are wonderful timber buildings which allow you to store all of your outdoor equipment in a safe and secure place. When deciding which shed to buy there are so many different factors which must be taken into consideration.
There are a wide range of wooden sheds available that are designed for a variety of purposes [...]

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