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Don’t Slip Up…Claim Compensation for a Trip
Jul 8th
The harsh winter we have had in Britain this year has seen an influx to our hospitals of people injured by slips and falls. Some hospitals reported an increase of up to 50% in the treatment of fractures during the period. The recent abundance of snow and ice has made conditions under foot treacherous, causing even the most sure-footed ones amongst look like bambi on ice. Not withstanding the recent arctic conditions, even the least clumsy of us has at one time or another suffered the indignity of descending onto our backsides at an unexpected moment. Most of us simply More >
Fusion Garden Decking From Jas Timber
Jul 6th
Richard Burbidge Outdoor FUSION Garden Decking Components from JAS Timber
Visually stunning and easy to install, Fusion outdoor balustrade injects contemporary designer style into any outdoor living area.
The system can be fitted to most hard landscaping surfaces, from textured decking boards to contemporary paving slabs, or concrete layouts. You can complete the overall look with a choice of either acrylic panels or two distinctive infill option; slatted panels or vertical balusters, available in both; hardwood & softwood.
The Fusion Decking Range includes; Aluminium Rail and Hardwood & Softwood Top Rails, Aluminium Newel Posts and Hardwood & Softwood Balusters, Acrylic Infill Panels, Hardwood Slatted Infill Panels, More >
Fusion Garden Decking – Richard Burbidge Outdoor Fusion Garden Decking Components
Jul 4th
Richard Burbidge Outdoor FUSION Garden Decking Components
Fusion Garden Decking - Timber Porch Canopies
Visually stunning and easy to install, Fusion outdoor balustrade injects contemporary designer style into any outdoor living area.
The system can be fitted to most hard landscaping surfaces, from textured decking boards to contemporary paving slabs, or concrete layouts. You can complete the overall look with a choice of either acrylic panels or two distinctive infill option; slatted panels or vertical balusters, available in both; hardwood & softwood.
The Fusion Decking Range includes; Aluminium Rail and Hardwood & Softwood Top Rails, Aluminium Newel Posts and Hardwood & Softwood Balusters, Acrylic Infill Panels, Hardwood Slatted Infill More >
How Much To Build A Shed
Jul 2nd
Costs associated with building are a big consideration in today’s economic climate and the current state of the housing market. Will the cost of my project benefit me enough to go through with the project. How much to build a shed? Well let’s consider our options.
Do we need that shed enough to justify the cost? If your garage looks anything like most, you already know that storage space is considered prime real estate. I’ve never heard someone say, “I have too much storage space.” We definitely need to add that shed we’re considering. Adding that shed may well add value More >
How To Cut Cost Building A Shed
Jun 30th
Costs associated with building are a big consideration in today’s economic climate and the current state of the housing market. Is there a way to cut the cuts of the project enough to make it affordable? How can I cut cost building a shed?
What can we do to control the cost of our latest DIY project? Here are some things we can control:
1. Build it yourself instead of hiring a contractor.
2. Use reclaimed materials. Not only is this good for the environment, but it will make your DIY project easy on the pocketbook.
Reclaimed materials can be many different items. More >
How To Flagstone Patio – How To Lay Flagstone
Jun 28th
Flagstone or flag is a type of flat stone usually used for paving slabs but also for making fences or roofing. Also used for making memorials or headstones in a cemetery. It is a sedimentary rock that is cut or split in layers for walkways and patios.
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How to lay flagstone is fun, and it is even doubled once you see the results of your job. There are so many ways to improve your home with flagstone patio. You may get to choose what style and what size must be installed in More >
Seven Tips for Successful Summer Garden Parties
Jun 26th
If you’re proud of your lovely garden why keep it to yourself? Show it off by inviting friends and family to a garden party. It can be the perfect setting for a relaxed lunch, a children’s birthday party, a sophisticated dinner or a lively celebration. All you need is a little imagination and planning. Follow these tips to ensure an enjoyable time for yourself and your guests:
1) Sit comfortably
Make sure everyone has somewhere to sit. If your garden furniture has spent the winter in the shed or exposed to the elements, give it a good clean. Buy or borrow more More >
Summer Salads
Jun 24th
Early spring sees many buds and shoots bursting into life and it is these wonderful green sprigs, again full of life and vitality that transform an early salad. You just have to know what is edible. My favourite is wild garlic, it makes a wonderful addition to spring salads, soups, stir-fries, but there are other wild plants that can be used to bulk up the salad bowl. Garlic mustard is another early spring stalwart; it too adds a spicy flavour to the menu. Cover a patch of dandelion with a paving slab to block the light and harvest the pale More >
The Rise of the Compensation Culture
Jun 22nd
A few years ago, if someone had tripped over an uneven paving stone they probably would simply have cursed the offending stone and hobbled home, trying to remember to be more aware of their surroundings in future. Nowadays that same event is more likely to result in taking out a compensation claim against the company responsible for laying the paving slabs.
But why do so many people now resort to taking action, where in the past they would have done nothing other than berate themselves for their misfortune?
Some think that Britain is never far behind America, which is renowned for seeking More >
Making a Sunny Nook Outdoors
Jun 20th
We are all told that we do not get enough sunshine in the winter months, and that we could all be short of Vitamin D. So how about making a little sun trap for your quiet moments that happen to be sunny moments as well?
If you have a deck, it will easier to access than the garden in the winter, as there will not be so much mess from leaves. (Or if there are leaves they can be easily swept up). If you have no deck, but a walk out yard area that is not concreted or paved, you may More >
