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What is the best size for a Garden Room?

So many factors will play on what size of Blackstone Garden Room you will want. Primarily, it will come down...

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What kind of base do I need for a Garden Room?

When you’re thinking about the foundations for a Garden Room, you need to appreciate that the size, specification and weight...

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Garden Rooms: Do I need Planning Permission and/or Building Control

Nothing gets my shed door slamming more than when customers can’t get the right information about Planning and Building Control...

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DIY Garden Room: The Half Build

Listen… It’s okay. You can tell me, I’m totally cool with it. It’s only natural. You’ve got the skills, you’re...

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Why won’t my Summerhouse door close?

What about this heat?! I know – best we’ve had since 1976. “When looking at daytime temperatures the UK average...

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Tuin Log Cabins: Interlocking Log Cabins Explained…

I know you’re probably thinking: “What is an interlocking log cabin?” I’ve been asking myself the same thing. How do I...

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3 Reasons your Summerhouse might be leaking

No one likes a leaky Summerhouse! And our Scottish weather is so unpredictable, with a fair bit of rain to...

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New garden building: Dealing with difficult neighbours

Dealing with difficult neighbours when you’re thinking about getting a summerhouse for your garden can seem like a nightmare. Well,...

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What to look for when buying Sheds

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How much does a Garden Office cost?