DIY
5 articles
Trimming a Hedge in Autumn: When, How and With Which Shears?
Trimming a hedge in autumn? Read until when you can do it, how to take birds into account, how to trim each type of hedge and which hedge trimmer suits yours.
28 October 2026
Building Your Own Outdoor Kitchen: Step-by-Step Guide and Tips (2026)
Thinking of building your own outdoor kitchen? Choose the location and base, build a worktop, place your kamado beside it, and arrange lighting, water and power safely.
12 June 2025
Lounge Set Cushions: How to Wash Covers, Filling and Drying (2026)
Lounge set cushions: how to tell whether the cover can go in the washing machine, how to wash cushions without a zip, how to dry the foam filling and how to prevent mould.
14 May 2025
Waterproofing Garden Cushions: How to Impregnate Them Properly
Can you waterproof garden cushions? Find out the difference between water-repellent and waterproof, how to impregnate each fabric safely in 6 steps, and how to keep your cushions dry.
26 August 2024
How to Hang a Shade Sail: 7 Steps to Get It Right (2026)
Hang a shade sail in 7 steps: which anchor points are suitable, what you need, how to tension the sail tightly and how much slope it needs.
18 June 2026