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Garden Structures

Wooden Sheds – The construction boom in our back gardens!

30 June 2010

The BBC has today reported that the number of wooden garden sheds in our back gardens has been increasing at a rapid rate since the beginning of the recession. The rise in the number of redundancies and shortage of new job vacancies has created a new workforce of ‘Sheddies.’ Whilst new building schemes have been [...]

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How do I prevent mould in a garden shed?

28 June 2010

A wooden garden shed is a great place to store not only gardening equipment but also the overspill of items from your home. Storing items in a garden shed will help to increase the lifespan of your tools and children’s outdoor toys, however these items can suffer from mould if you are not careful. In [...]

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Custom built, contemporary and cost effective holiday homes

21 June 2010

Over at Decorated Shed we offer energy efficient garden buildings designed to your specification which can include under-floor heating, traditional heating or a wood burning stove. Our buildings are all green built and we greatly take in to consideration carbon offset and the effects certain factors can have on the environment. Our holiday home annexes [...]

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Jacks guide: How to build a shed base.

21 June 2010

All garden sheds require a strong and sturdy base. If you are planning to build a new shed in your garden you must ensure that you have a level sound base for it to go on. Always remember that your new shed requires a level and dry foundation, if the base area is not level [...]

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Building a home gym in your back garden

18 June 2010

With more and more people working longer hours and spending hours on the bus, train or in the car computing to and from work our time for leisure activities is rapidly decreasing. Even when you get home from a hard day’s work the last thing you want to do is get back in the car [...]

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Jack’s quick guide to buying a garden shed

16 June 2010

When choosing a garden shed there are some important questions you must ask yourself first: 1 – What will I be using it for? 2 – Where will it be situated in my garden? 3 – What type of material do I want my garden shed to be made from? Do your research and plan [...]

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What is the difference between a Summerhouse and a Gazebo?

26 May 2010

Summerhouses and gazebo’s are both wonderful timber structures that can look fabulous in your garden. Not only do they both create a wonderful focal point but they also off a sheltered spot to sit relax and enjoy the views across your garden. However there are a couple of differences between the two types of garden [...]

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What do you keep in your shed? Find out the top 10 items

10 May 2010

Garden Sheds  are a great addition to many gardens throughout the UK offering both additional living space and lots of extra storage for garden tools and furniture that you do not want to keep in your home! At Jacks Garden Store we have created a list of the top 10 things that are kept in [...]

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The eco benefits of a Garden Office

7 May 2010

Decorated Shed garden offices have phenomenal levels of insulation and energy efficiency, built with premium materials from sustainably-managed sources. However, perhaps the best way to demonstrate the eco-benefits of working from home is on the subject of travel. Working from home, either in a garden office or home-based studio, means that you don’t need to [...]

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Jacks Guide to reviving your garden – Getting ready for the summer

27 April 2010

With spring in full swing now is the time to get back out in your garden and get it ready for the summer months. After suffering one of the coldest winters on record your garden will have been affected far more than in previous winters. Top 10 tips 1. Most shrubs and small trees should [...]

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