Ideas and instructions for improving your outdoor spaces. Includes gardening tips, landscaping, garden buildings, outdoor kitchens, patios, fencing, and other exterior projects.
If you’ve got an exterior rendered wall that’s looking tired, flaking, or cracked, you’re not alone. This is one of the jobs I get asked about frequently, so I wanted to walk through a recent …
Pebbledash is one of those surfaces that looks simple enough to paint but will catch you out fast if you go in with the wrong approach. I recently completed a pebbledash painting job for a …
This is a job I was brought in to complete after the customer had already built their raised timber decking, having handled replacing the deck from scratch themselves. My task was to fit all the …
Patio pointing might not be the most exciting garden project, but it’s one of the best ways to improve the appearance of an ageing patio and prevent further damage. Recently, I was hired by a …
One of the most rewarding jobs I take on as a handyman is work that genuinely makes a difference to someone’s daily life. This recent project was exactly that. I was asked to install wooden …
Hand tools are great, but there comes a point in a big garden project where you need serious kit to get the job done in a reasonable timeframe. I’ve been there. I’ve hired small heavy …
Many homeowners do not realise that most standard fence panels are only designed to withstand moderate wind, not the harsh gusts you get along the UK coastline. Living and working as a handyman around Cornwall, …
Building a prefabricated shed might seem a little daunting for some, but don’t worry, I’m going to show you the step-by-step methods I use when erecting wooden sheds. I was recently hired to build this …
After fitting a number of patios and completing all kinds of garden landscaping projects over the years, I’ve learned that a new patio is one of those upgrades that looks simple once it’s finished, but …
Creating a tropical garden in a small backyard might sound ambitious, but it’s actually very achievable with the right layout and a bit of creativity. With layered planting, natural materials, and a few well-planned DIY …
As spring approaches and the weather begins to warm, now is the ideal time to prepare your garden for the months ahead. With over 10 years of experience working as a handyman and extensive hands-on …
Save ££££ by building your own garden office. If you’re looking to create some extra space at home, then a log cabin in your back garden could be the answer. In this post, I’m going …
Building a DIY garden workshop is one of the most rewarding projects you can take on, but I will be honest, my first attempt was not perfect. After building both a flat pack workshop and …
Not long ago, a big storm rolled through my area and left a trail of damage behind it. By the next morning, I’d already had a few calls about leaning panels, snapped posts, and sections …
I wanted to know exactly how easy and cost-effective it would be to build my own shed. I couldn’t decide between the simplicity of constructing a pre-fabricated shed and the cost-effectiveness of a DIY shed. …
Making the right material recommendations to clients can significantly impact both the success of a project and your reputation as a trusted tradesperson. With growing demands for sustainable, low-maintenance solutions that don’t compromise on aesthetics, …
I’ve been a handyman for over 15 years, and I’ve seen my share of spaces that have been used for workshops. From messy garages to garden sheds, the value of a great workspace is hard …
Large lawns can create a challenge during leaf season, especially if the goal is to keep the yard clear without spending hours on cleanup. A push leaf collector offers a simple solution by gathering leaves …
There are sheds in backyards that last forever. And there are some that don’t make it past half a decade. Why is that? Well, if you (or someone else) went the DIY route and built …
