It’s time to put away the pool stuff, tidy up the tools, lock up the lawn mower and gather up the garden furniture, But where to put all that stuff? Though the sun is shining there is a distinct chill…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
As a home-away-from-home, the summerhouse was often sited in spots that took advantage of a garden view or a cooling summer breeze such as by the ocean. In Scandinavia the advent of the summer season heralds an end to many…
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When you think about project plans for your property it is wise to think not just about the how you are going to layout the design but also what style and feel you want the space to provide. If you…
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Whatever structure you choose to construct in your backyard the quality of the craftsmanship and the materials utilized will significantly affect how much work you’ll need to put in to maintain its beauty and how long it will last. Different…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
Have you ever noticed that the house grows ever smaller as our kids grow bigger? There is always an abundance of ‘stuff’ that comes along with family life, all that wonderful memorabilia that you just can’t quite part with yet, that…
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By Nikki Alvin-Smith There’s no point in cutting corners when it comes to building and that includes spending some time and energy on creating a good base to site the structure. Regardless of whether you are purchasing a shed, garage,…
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