Can Vinyl Patio Doors Be Painted?
Vinyl patio doors can start to look a little tired with age (can't we all), so at some stage you may want to paint them rather than replacing them. Vinyl…
Do Patio Umbrellas Need a Base? If so, what type?
I can picture it now - sitting out in the heat of summer, shaded by your patio umbrella whilst sipping a glass of lemonade. Then suddenly the wind gets up…
Do Black Patio Umbrellas Attract Heat?
So it turns out black patio umbrellas are heroes, because they literally 'take the heat' for you on hot sunny days. They also look great and go with any other…
Can I Use Gravel As a Paver Base?
If you're thinking of laying a new patio then this article should help ensure you get strong, level foundations for your pavers. You can use gravel as a paver base…
Will Patio Cleaner Kill Plants?
When you patio gets all green and dirty, it's tempting to just blast it with chemical cleaner and have done with it. However, this might not be the best idea.…
Can Patio Doors Be Used As Your Front Door?
You always know you've arrived at a grand house when there's a of set of double doors as the front door. You can use patio doors as your front door,…
Do Patio Slabs Fade? & What to do about it?
There's nothing worse than a tired looking old patio, all faded and discolored with green growth or black spots of lichen. It actively discourages you from using it. Natural stone…
Do Slate Patio Slabs Scratch?
We had friends who installed a black slate patio and it looked amazing - for about a month until the kids and outdoor furniture legs scratched the hell out of…
Do Patio Doors Expand in Heat?
I shut one side of the double doors to my garden office one particularly hot summer, and it just bounced back at me. It had become warped in the sun…
What is Deep Seating Patio Furniture & Is it Comfortable?
If you're going to invest in outdoor furniture then it needs to be comfortable, and nothing is more luxurious than deep seating patio furniture. Deep seating patio furniture, or lounge…