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15/10/2024

How to Build Garden Steps

Garden steps are a great way to add functionality, depth and interest to your outdoor space. You may need steps due to uneven ground if your garden is on two or more levels, or you might require steps to access your front or back door. Even if functionality is your primary concern, it doesn’t mean your steps can’t look great and be an appealing addition to your garden.  In this guide, we’ll run you through how to build your own garden steps, covering everything from tools to installation.  Table of... Read More

05/05/2023

How to Apply Azpects Cleaning and Sealing Products

Keeping your patio or driveway in top shape doesn’t just make the house look better; it protects the investment you’ve made in your property.  Azpects has become a go-to name in the industry because their products actually do what they say on the tin. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use their best-sellers, from the famous EasyJoint to their specialist sealers, so you can get a professional finish on your next project. Jump to: Product Summary Table Product Best For Key Benefit EasyJoint Paving joints (patios/driveways) Can... Read More

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Comparing Plastic Decking & Wood Decking – What’s the Difference?

A common question frequently asked when it comes to composite decking  – ‘What’s the difference between plastic decking and traditional wood decking?’. Both types of decking can be similar in appearance and require roughly the same degree of skill and cost to install, however a few notable differences between the two materials are worth highlighting, especially so if you are considering options for a new decked area for your garden. We decided to review these differences to help with the decision. Extended lifetime Treated wood has certainly been a favourite... Read More

03/06/2014

BEATSON’S CELEBRATE £43,000 DONATION TO CANCER RESEARCH UK

BEATSON’S CELEBRATE £43,000 DONATION TO CANCER RESEARCH UK THE managing director of one of Scotland’s largest independent builders merchants has helped raise £43,000 for Cancer Research UK in memory of his much loved aunt who died from breast cancer. Ross Marshall of family firm Beatson’s Building Supplies which has its headquarters in Alloa was devastated after his aunt Caroline Graham lost her fight with the disease on  December 6 last year aged just 46. But Ross vowed to do everything he could to help boost Cancer Research UK’s life saving... Read More

11/02/2013

Decorating tips

  Help ! We have just moved into our first flat and we want to decorate the living room, can you give us some tips please. Preparation, Preparation, Preparation is the key here. The better the preparation the better the finished result. ●             First of all if you can clear the room the less clutter lying about the less chance it will get damaged and you will have more space to move around. Make sure you cover the floor, use either a plastic or cotton sheet. ●             Remove any old... Read More