http://www.buyshedsdirect.co.uk/blogTue 22 May 2012 18:10:36http://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2012-01-11/harnessing-renewable-energy-for-the-family-home/More and more people are seeing the benefits that come from using products that work using energy produced from renewable sources, while also using low energy appliances. Mon 26 Mar 2012 11:15:14Adminhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2012-01-06/keeping-your-shed-secure/Garden sheds are often a target for thieves, so it is very important that you take the right steps in oder to to secure your shed and keep your garden equipment safe. Mon 26 Mar 2012 11:08:57Adminhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-10-04/making-your-garden-eco-friendly/Making your gardening methods environmentally-friendly requires a lot of time and effort, so luckily for you, our products can unlock many ways in which your garden can help save the planet. This post details all of our products which can make your garden lifestyle more efficient and better for everyone – saving you money at the same time!Tue 04 Oct 2011 15:23:44Edhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-09-26/extend-your-gardening-season/A greenhouse can be a great way to make the most of your garden, to accelerate fruit and vegetable growth as well as protect greens for when Winter sets in. This piece details the benefits of the greenhouse in a domestic garden, and how our range can improve your outdoor living. Mon 26 Sep 2011 14:48:42Edhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-09-21/winter-storage/Now is the time to start getting your garden ready for Winter – and one of the key aspects is to make sure that all your outdoor tools and equipment are stored away suitably. Remember how cold last Winter was? Our log stores can support your firewood supply, while our range of sheds and wooden storage units should ensure a safe Winter space for all your outdoor items. Wed 21 Sep 2011 14:38:02Edhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-09-13/garden-office-blog/Anyone who works from home knows that their workspace needs to be just right. This can mean either privacy or availability, low levels of distraction, the right amount of space, light and warmth, it really is a particular thing. Here you can find all the tips you need when considering a Garden Office building. Tue 13 Sep 2011 13:25:25Edhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-07-26/shed-choice-advice/It is often the case that people interested buying a new shed see a huge range like ours and aren’t sure of what to go for – and judge only by size and appearance. Hopefully these tips will help you pick out the shed you need, and what else you need to consider…Tue 26 Jul 2011 16:32:58Edhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-07-12/shed-security/When thinking about buying garden sheds, there are several things which can affect security aside from your choice of shed. You may think that by ordering a security shed, you don’t need to worry about the safety of whatever is inside. Yes, a ‘security shed’ with no windows is one of the more secure options, but there is a lot more to consider. Tue 12 Jul 2011 14:44:25Edhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-06-13/back-up-with-a-water-butt/It’s official – the UK is facing another drought this summer. Water supplies are down and your garden risks going dry without a little extra TLC. The good news is that water butts are an economical way to make the most of the rain when it does fall, particularly if your mains-water supply is metered. So why not save water this summer and be environmentally-friendly at the same time?Mon 13 Jun 2011 16:55:54Edhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-06-06/getting-power-to-garden-buildings/If you're thinking of buying one of our garden workshops, log cabins or summerhouses, you're probably also considering getting power from your house to your new garden building. Read our handy guide on what to consider and what your options are when laying electrical cabling in your garden. Mon 06 Jun 2011 12:18:32Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-05-26/shed-of-the-year-2011/Entries have been pouring in for Cuprinol’s annual Shed of the Year competition, which continues to attract hundreds of weird and wonderful shed ideas. The nationwide competition is a great way to find new ways to innovate your shed - though some are more outlandish than others – and don’t forget to enter your own humble creation to the contest!Thu 26 May 2011 15:47:59Edhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-05-25/planning-permission-sheds-log-cabins/A question we often get asked is “Do I need planning permission”? Usually this is aimed at our log cabins, sometimes our larger garden sheds and, in one memorable conversation, at our compost bins…get informed by reading our guide on planning permission and permitted development for garden buildings. Wed 25 May 2011 12:25:29Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-04-15/top-5-gardening-blogs-2011/Now that the UK temperature is getting to the dizzy heights of Celsius in the double-digits, it’s actually a pleasure to stop hiding away in my various garden sheds (I have two) and into my garden for a spot of horticulture. Time to check out my top 5 favourite gardening blogs for a bit of inspiration. Fri 15 Apr 2011 16:03:01Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-03-25/british-summer-brings-garden-thieves/British Summer Time (BST) officially starts this Sunday, March 27th at 1. 00 am GMT when the clocks ‘spring’ forward to 2. 00 am BST. We lose one hours sleep but we get more daylight in return. An exchange I’ll happily accept. With more hours of daylight, coupled with the fantastic weather we’ve had recently, many of us will be out and about in our gardens in greater numbers. Unfortunately, so too will the thieves - at least according to claims-data recently released by insurance group Aviva. Fri 25 Mar 2011 10:21:19Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-03-16/Top-5-tips-bicycle-security/Bikes are not cheap - at least not the ones we all seem to be aspiring to these days – and with their growing popularity as part of our fitness and green-living regimes, that means there’s a strong ‘after-market’ for stolen cycles. And it’s not just opportunistic thieves that you need to guard against: it’s common now for organised gangs to target areas and use vans to transport the stolen bikes. So what can you do? Here are our top 5 tips on how to avoid being a cycle-theft victim. Wed 16 Mar 2011 16:50:08Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-02-22/Shed-Insulation-Tips/With the warmer weather not that far away, many of us will find ourselves spending a lot more time in our sheds just pottering around. Or maybe even tackling the dreaded clear-out that we’ve being promising to do for sometime now. Well, once you’ve cleared out your shed and decided which is the “good stuff” that you’ll be neatly putting back (and made the annual promise not to let it get into that state again) why not take the opportunity to improve your shed’s insulation? Let’s face it, it’s not empty that often - carpe diem and all that. So what can you do to make your shed so much more snugly in time for the next cold snap?Tue 22 Feb 2011 20:08:33Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-02-18/Buy-Sheds-Direct-Launches-Irish-Website/With all the depressing news of a worsening economy, businesses going to the wall and Government austerity measures, it's nice to bring a little bit of sunshine and announce that Buy Sheds Direct is expanding again! Our new Irish website means our customers can now buy our Garden Sheds in Ireland Fri 18 Feb 2011 10:16:43Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2011-02-08/Buyers-Guide-Garden-Sheds/If you don't know your overlap from your shiplap or you think T&G is an alcoholic drink, then our new Sheducation article: "Garden Sheds: the Definitive Buyers Guide" is just for you. Tue 08 Feb 2011 13:21:39Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-08-13/best-time-to-get-your-log-store/Buying a log store in summer? Madness you cry! Not so, and here’s why. If, like me, you normally wait until the nights are closing in before looking to buy wood and some form of log storage, you’ll probably be left with logs that cost the earth and a fire that hisses. Unfortunately, most of us wait for the first cold snap of autumn before buying a load of seasoned logs and the laws of supply and demand will dictate that we’re going to pay a premium: too many people chasing a limited resource. Fri 13 Aug 2010 12:18:21Ruthhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-07-23/what-do-you-get-up-to-in-your-shed/I recently watched a television programme on the BBC called “Increasing numbers are owning and working in sheds” and wondered what exactly people were actually using their sheds for? Traditionally, sheds were stereotypically used for garden storage but not any longer it seems? My Grandfather had 2 sheds, one actually was for garden storage and the other was what he called his workshop. Even though this “workshop” was fully equipped with tools, a couple of vice’s, a radio and lots of wood ready for cutting – I honestly believe it was my Grandfathers escape – his ‘den’. Fri 23 Jul 2010 11:38:07Paulhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-07-03/solar-shed-lighst-that-dont-cost-the-earth/I often look at my electricity bill in disbelief, trying to count how many light bulbs I have, along with other electrical goods, closing doors after my children and switching off TV's, but always still wondering why I am paying so much? Now I'm hoping that my new solar shed light will save me a few more pennies . . . . . Sat 03 Jul 2010 21:48:05Ruthhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-06-24/top-5-tips-for-buying-a-new-shed/It's a sad time when you need to acknowledge that the old trusted garden shed really isn't up to the job any more. . . . . . my shed is no exception with the doors bulging at the seams, the timber worn and holy where the knots in the wood have fallen out and really does looks quite forlorn with the plastic sheeting being held down by a couple of bricks due to the leaks that have sprung through the felt!! And so I made an executive decision, a new shed was to be the solution!! Thu 24 Jun 2010 11:52:36Ruthhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-06-11/world-cup-2010-garden-den/It only comes around once every four years, so when it does – you need to work out the best way to enjoy it, who to enjoy it with and where you want to spend your time watching the matches. Fri 11 Jun 2010 23:32:32Ruthhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-06-07/log-cabins-uk-garden-office-retreats/Log cabins have been around for thousands of years. First built in Europe during the bronze age, Log Cabins have since become idyllic retreats in 'timber rich' places such as Northern America and North Eastern Europe. Mon 07 Jun 2010 13:59:23Ruthhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-05-24/british-shun-holidays-for-garden-projects-this-summer/It seems that many if us plan to stay closer to home this summer working on garden projects. According to a recent survey of 3,000 adults in the UK by Gocompare. com, the online insurance comparison service, 74% of Brits will be undertaking some kind of garden project. Mon 24 May 2010 15:07:58Andyhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-05-13/preparing-for-your-new-shed/A good solid base is essential when considering the construction of your shed, without this you are likely to face many problems such as an unbalanced shed, rotting or splitting wood and poorly fitting doors and windows. Thu 13 May 2010 17:30:30Ruthhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-03-05/Care-and-Maintenance-of-Pressure-Treated-Wood/Its unique ability to fend off decay makes it ideal in any high moisture and/or ground contact installations means that pressure-treated wood is truly a "wood for all seasons". . . a rugged exterior building product that's rot and insect resistant, which, with the right maintenance can last for years and years. . . . . . . Fri 05 Mar 2010 15:54:08Chrissie Bhttp://www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/blog/2010-02-20/flying-the-flag-of-growing-your-own/With increasing awareness of what we should be eating as a nation, people in the UK are taking a genuine interest in what is ending up on the kitchen table, and the term 'Grow Your Own' is sprouting up everywhere. Sat 20 Feb 2010 22:22:56Ruth