Inspiration & guides
What you can do yourself outside
Six projects for the yard and garden, each with the materials you need and the steps in the order you work them. Our fitting guides are below.
Garden projects
Terrace, flower bed, painted fence, paved path, pergola, fountain. Each one says what to buy, what order to work in and how long it takes.
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Decorating guides
How to fit a socket, a ceiling light, a folding door or a polystyrene false ceiling, using the products we distribute.
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Six jobs you can finish over a weekend or two
Dream terrace
A place to sit outside, ready in two or three days
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Flower garden
A bed with colour from April through to October
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Fence painting
The cheapest visible change in the yard
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Decorative pathways
Paving that stays level, with lighting along the edge
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Rustic pergola
The table in the yard becomes an outdoor room
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Water feature
Running water covers the noise from the street
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Jobs you can do without a tradesman, explained with the products from our catalogue.
Sep 30, 2021
How do you fit a wall socket?
When you move into your own place, there are some things you just need to know how to do :). In this article we'll tell you how to fit a socket quickly and without risk.
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Sep 29, 2021
Folding door: a short buying and fitting guide
When space is tight, even an ordinary door can cause you trouble.
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Jul 26, 2021
Polystyrene false ceiling
When you're after a practical, good-looking and not very expensive way to hide a ceiling that isn't quite straight, the easiest answer is a polystyrene false ceiling.
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