JT Atkinson

Sustainability and striving to be more environmentally aware are key areas for businesses to focus on. They can help a company stand out from the competition, as customers look at more than just product availability and price when choosing a supplier. A new analysis of the use of sustainable timber shows that the construction industry is leading the way in...

If you have decking in your garden you will want to maintain it to keep it looking good. We have listed a few tips to help you to look after your decking. With the correct care your decking will continue looking great and be in the best condition for as long as possible. Keep your decking clean – Buy some special decking cleaner to remove moss, mould, algae as well as grease and dirt to keep your decking looking clean. You should do this twice a year, once in spring to prepare it for summer and once in autumn to prepare it for winter. Scrub the surface using a stiff brush and a hosepipe, or you can use a jet washer if you prefer. You can apply a protective coat but you should wait around 2 days for the decking to dry before you do this. Continue reading →

If you have decking in your garden you will want to maintain it to keep it looking good. We have listed a few tips to help you to look after your decking. With the correct care your decking will continue looking great and be in the best condition for as long as possible. Keep your decking clean – Buy some special...

Loft conversions can add considerably to the value of your property and they are a great way of increasing the amount of space you have available. The room can be used for a wide range of reasons, but it’s important to think about what this will be before you start the project. This way you will ensure that you include the right features and that the new loft space meets your requirements. Continue reading →

Loft conversions can add considerably to the value of your property and they are a great way of increasing the amount of space you have available. The room can be used for a wide range of reasons, but it’s important to think about what this will be before you start the project. This way you will ensure that you include...

We have put together this guide to help you and your garden through the four seasons of the year, making sure the your garden is in top shape throughout the year. Each season has its own set of tasks which can be ticked off as completed making it easy to maintain how your garden looks and also helping to improve...

We have put together this guide to help you and your garden through the four seasons of the year, making sure the your garden is in top shape throughout the year. Each season has its own set of tasks which can be ticked off as completed making it easy to maintain how your garden looks and also helping to improve your garden. The tasks are clear and easy to understand and can be a great way of introducing younger members of the family to gardening. The infographic can be printed off and hung up in a shed, greenhouse or garage as a reminder of what tasks are to be performed on your garden. Continue reading →

A gardening project has been started at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough by Ray Wheatley. This project started approximately 1 year ago and is dependent on volunteers helping out to keep this project going. To get started there has been a bid from Camelot (National Lottery) for manual labour.   The reason behind this project is to try to create...

A gardening project has been started at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough by Ray Wheatley. This project started approximately 1 year ago and is dependent on volunteers helping out to keep this project going. To get started there has been a bid from Camelot (National Lottery) for manual labour.   The reason behind this project is to try to create...

Insects and various other pests can be annoying when they get into your home but there are many different methods and products you can use to prevent them from getting into your house in the first place. Here we share some of the top tips you can take to keeping insects and pests out: Purchase a screen – There are...