Installation Guides

How To Create a Plastic Drainage Channel

A simple step-by-step guide to installing a plastic drainage channel, including the tools you’ll need and key tips to achieve a professional, long-lasting finish.

How To Build Garden Steps

A clear step-by-step guide to building safe, durable garden steps with the right materials and tools for a professional finish.

How To Plan & Install Decking

Learn how to plan, prepare and install garden decking with our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide, from setting out the frame to fitting the final deck boards.

How To Lay Paving Drainage

Learn how to install paving drainage with our simple step-by-step guide to help prevent standing water and protect your patio or driveway.

How To Lay Porcelain Slabs

Learn how to lay porcelain paving correctly with our easy step-by-step guide, covering preparation, installation and finishing for a professional, long-lasting patio.

How To Install A Garden Gate

Learn how to install a garden gate with our easy step-by-step guide, from preparing the gate posts to hanging the gate securely for a long-lasting finish.

How To Paint & Maintain Garden Decking

Keep your decking looking its best with our simple guide to cleaning, painting and maintaining timber decking for long-lasting protection.

How To Install A Fence

Learn how to install a garden fence with our easy step-by-step guide, from choosing the right fencing to setting posts and fitting panels for a secure, long-lasting finish.

How To Mix Concrete & Mortar

Learn how to mix concrete and mortar correctly with our simple guide, including the most common mix ratios for building, paving and landscaping projects.

How To Repoint Brickwork

Learn how to repoint brickwork with our step-by-step guide to repairing damaged mortar joints and restoring the appearance and strength of your walls.

How To Lay Driveway Paving

Learn how to lay driveway paving with our step-by-step guide, from preparing the base to laying paving slabs for a strong, long-lasting driveway.

How To Lay Natural Stone Slabs

Learn how to lay natural stone paving with our easy step-by-step guide, covering preparation, installation and finishing for a beautiful, long-lasting patio.

How To Build A Manhole Cover

Learn how to install a recessed manhole cover for patios and paved areas, creating a neat, professional finish that blends seamlessly with your paving.

How To Lay Artificial Grass

Learn how to lay artificial grass with our easy step-by-step guide, from preparing the base to securing the edges for a neat, long-lasting finish.

How To Insulate Your Loft

Learn how to insulate your loft with our easy step-by-step guide to improve energy efficiency, reduce heat loss and help lower your heating bills.

How To Build a Stone Wall In Your Garden

Learn how to build a traditional garden stone wall with our step-by-step guide, from laying the first stones to adding the finishing capping.

How To Build A Brick Planter

Learn how to build a brick planter with our simple step-by-step guide, creating an attractive and durable feature for your garden.

How To Build A Shed

Learn how to build a garden shed with our easy step-by-step guide, from preparing the base to fitting the roof and windows for a strong, weatherproof finish.

How To Paint a Fence

Learn how to paint a garden fence with our easy step-by-step guide to achieve a long-lasting, professional finish while protecting your timber from the elements.

How To Install Plasterboard

Learn how to install plasterboard with our simple step-by-step guide, from measuring and cutting boards to fixing them securely for a smooth finish.

How To Stain a Deck

How To Remove Efflorescence

White patches appearing on the surface of concrete paving naturally cause concern. However, rarely justified in the long term, as the appearance is normally the result of ‘efflorescence’. This term is frequently used to describe whitish deposits or stains on building materials. However, there are many forms of efflorescence which have little in common other […]