5 things to consider before buying adirondack chairs

adirondack chairs

Does your backyard look slightly incomplete? Well then, it’s time to bring home a set of Adirondack chair to give your backyard the perfect appearance. Whether you’re looking for something to unwind and relax on, or just enjoy a cup of tea while your kids enjoy themselves playing, Adirondack chairs are the perfect outdoor furniture.

How to know if plants from a nursery or plant centre are healthy

garden centre

So you’re a new plant enthusiast who wants to start a garden by buying a few from the nearby plant nursery. Or maybe you’ve always been in love with plants that you’re now growing as a forest in your home. Whatever the case may be, careful choosing plants from a center is not as easy

Tips on selecting the perfect mattress for your home

mattress

Thinking of buying a new mattress? Don’t settle for less and let the wrong one compromise your sleep. While you can’t really buy peace because it springs up from within, you can purchase a mattress that will lull you to a sound sleep. The way the mattress bounces to match the moves of your body

Get your garden spring/summer ready with these prep tips

garden prep

Moving into March, you would expect the weather to gradually improve – higher temperatures and prolonged spells of sunshine at the very least. As it stands at the midpoint of March though, we have already endured a yellow weather warning from the Met Office and a barrage of uncharacteristically unpleasant weather. With the British weather

Biophilic design – Green architecture as a way of life

biophilic design

Being surrounded by nature has a positive impact on our productivity, mood, health and general wellbeing so it’s no wonder why more and more young architects include biophilic design into their work. The biophilic design is a part of biophilia, meaning love of nature, which focuses on strengthening our relationship with nature and creating a

Top garden features in 2018

garden trends

1. Introduction to Garden Features Nothing adds interest to a garden quite like a special feature or three. You don’t want to add too many, especially in a small garden as it will make it look more cluttered than anything. Some garden features can be simple, and others more elaborate. Take into consideration the size

Top tips to improve the security of your garage

garage

How safe is your garage? As a householder, this is a good question to ask yourself now and again. Were you aware that as many as 10% of burglaries start by gaining access through the garage? If you have an integral garage with an interconnecting door to the rest of the house, and your security

Marble kitchen worktops – good idea or bad idea?

marble worktop

Marble is an increasingly popular choice for kitchen worktops and its beauty and the sense of classic elegance it brings to the room is undeniable. However, there’s been much discussion about the practicality of using marble in the kitchen. Before you make a firm decision on the worktop for your new kitchen design, consult an

Solar screen or window tint – What works best for your home?

solar screens

We all love sunlight. What about the UV rays coming with it? We love the heat of the Sun on a chilly morning. But, who does like the Sun heating the home during scorching summer days? We all need to block UV rays and excess heat from the Sun entering our house. And, we don’t

Our guide to letting more natural light enter your home

natural light

Long dark nights and winter months can cause a lack of light in our homes. However, instead of hibernating during this time of the year, we have found some of the best ways to allow more light to enter into your home. Our guide will help you the homeowner to improve your home to allow