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Get the right boxes You should store clothes in plastic rather than wood, paper or cardboard boxes. It's waterproof and protects well from pests. Cardboard and wood contain chemicals that can transfer on to clothes and damage them.
There are several types of insulating paints, the prominent of which are Nansulate, Insuladd, Hy-Tech, and others. The way they work is that you...
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It's simple – sheds don't typically need consents Typically, minor dwellings such as sheds are far less complex than a larger building and pose...
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Time to leave those knitted, warming clothes behind and move on to summery dresses and strappy sandals. But don't the winter woolies fester at the back of your wardrobe or in chests of drawers - pack them away and they'll look as good as new next year. Here's what you need to do to store them properly for the next few months...
Your home recording studio will need to have sufficient space to accommodate a full computer system, your audio interface, and your mic setup. In...
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Heat treated pallets would be ok to use as kindling, but you don't want to be burning the ones treated with chemicals as they can release toxic...
Read More »Not necessarily. In theory, any structure erected in a front garden requires planning consent. However, in practice you're probably OK unless you live in a strict conservation area or a neighbours complains. If that happens it's likely you'll have to apply for planing permission.
Urban living can present a problem where cycle storage is concerned. If you’re lucky enough to have a front garden, surely it’s safe to assume you can put up a small shed to store your bicycle? Not necessarily. In theory, any structure erected in a front garden requires planning consent. However, in practice you’re probably OK unless you live in a strict conservation area or a neighbours complains. If that happens it’s likely you’ll have to apply for planing permission. With the price of bike sheds starting at around £300 it’s worth sounding out your neighbours before you take the plunge. Many local councils support cycling so it’s always worth giving your local planning team a call – who knows, you may live in an area that installs bike hangers when there’s enough of a demand. Assuming you get a shed, be aware that thieves now target them specifically and as a result, many cycle insurance companies now insist on a high level of door lock security. By contrast, Cycle insurance from the ETA has a sympathetic policy towards keeping bicycles in a shed. You can use any type of lock to secure the door and the bike doesn’t have to be locked while left inside – although if it’s visible through a window you have to cover it with a blanket or similar. Read more about storage requirements.
The reason your front door swings inward is very purposeful. Even simple door designs have hinges and hinge pins to allow the door to open and...
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Cinder block houses cost more to build than wood framing. In addition to the blocks costing more than natural wood, the cost of concrete fill,...
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5 to 7 Years Plastic or Resin Sheds: 5 to 7 Years While the plastic won't rust or rot, there is another problem: the plastic structure of these...
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A metal shed is great for those who need a cost-effective, simple storage solution. If you do not want or need custom features and simply want to...
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