Blog posts tagged with 'diy tips'

Creating a Mediterranean garden on a budget can be an exciting and fulfilling project, bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your own backyard. With careful planning and creative ideas, you can transform your outdoor space into a Mediterranean oasis without breaking the bank. We can help you introduce the charm and warmth of the Med...

Trellis is a timeless and versatile garden essential that holds the power to transform your outdoor space into a living masterpiece. Beyond its conventional use, trellis offers a huge range of creative possibilities that can add charm, functionality, and style to your garden. Let's delve into the world of trellis and unveil how it can be your garden's best friend. Traditionally, trellis...

According to research from the National Customer & Self Build Association, 1 in 3 adults are interested in building their own homes. In response to this research, the Government is launching a Help to Build scheme that will offer an equity loan to those who want to build...

If the front of your home is looking less than it’s best, then these ideas can help. Adding appeal doesn’t need to break the bank or your back, sometimes simply a new door will add the appeal, other times, it may be creating a fresh look and feel that will do the job. Firstly, consider you budget and secondly, why you want to give your home kerb appeal. Is it for personal reasons, so that you feel a sense of joy every time you come home? Or are you looking to sell your property and you want to make it more attractive for buyers? If you know why you’re doing it, you can fulfil the...

With summer already here it is the ideal time to invest in your garden. Because landscaping a garden will ensure that you have a nice place to soak up all the summer sunshine while enjoying a BBQ and drinks with friends and family. So, irrespective of your garden's present state, it’s a great time to invest in garden landscaping.

Renovating a home is never an easy task. It gets even more challenging when you are looking to renovate a house on a budget. But then, your home is your biggest investment and you need to be smart and deliberate when renovating it. The end of any home renovation project would is to improve the livability of the home and to increase the value. However, various important aspects have to be considered when renovating a...

Simply put, procurement refers to the process of acquiring or obtaining anything (service, or commodity). When it comes to procurement in the construction industry, the seemingly simple acquisition process can be quite complex, time-consuming, and costly. Before we begin, let’s briefly discuss why procurement is so important. Why is procurement important in the construction industry? The three most important...

A Builders Merchant sells a full range of Building Supplies to do-it-yourself products, all sold to anyone, from the homeowner, DIY enthusiast or self-builder to trade professionals and developers. You can buy sawn timber, bricks, Landscaping & Fencing, full range of aggregates, decorating materials, plumbing...

DIYers and Builders alike can calculate their building project costings with Laker's FREE Materials Calculator. Estimating material costs for that overdue DIY project no matter how large - just got easier, in fact it has never been so straight forward! Laker Builders Merchant's FREE Materials Calculator has been designed to specifically to save our customers time, calculate your costs, then order online. Its the least expensive method to work out your material estimations. Converting length, volume, weight or area measurements we know can be tedious and...

The terms cement, concrete, and mortar are often misconceived by DIYers, who may lump them all together as being the same. As they are all used in construction and harden to form a flat surface or to bond materials together. The terms are often used interchangeably and inaccurately; cement, concrete, and mortar are actually three...