Jeff Ellis

If you have any type of wood in your garden, then you probably need a chainsaw. In fact, you may need more than one. If you know that already and just want to know which one(s) to buy, then you can skip straight down to our review section. This is where we round up the […]

We know that there’s a lot of jokes about health and safety. Sometimes there’s a fair point to those jokes. You can take a good thing too far. So let’s forget health and safety and talk about common sense. If you’re going to be using a high-speed cutting tool, it’s common sense to protect yourself […]

The sizzle of the barbeque is one of the most glorious sounds (and smells) of the UK’s warm season.  Meat smokers take this a step further.  They cook meat really slowly, so that it ends up beautifully tender as well as utterly, smokily delicious. If you know you’re in the market for a BBQ smoker, […]

At a quick glance, one patch of grass can look much like another, but, even if you’re not a gardner, if you look closer, it’s usually quite easy to tell a lawn which is designed to look good from one which is designed to stand up to hard work and with a bit of practice, […]

Gazebos are a great way of creating outdoor living space.  They provide shelter from the sun and wind and if you get a waterproof one they protect you from the rain as well. If you’re already in the market for a gazebo and just want to know which gazebo to buy, then head straight down […]

When it comes to protecting decking, a lot of people will automatically reach for wood oils and stains.  These give solid protection while preserving the natural appearance of the wood.  If that works for you then great, but if you fancy something a little different, then maybe you should think about using decking paint. Choosing […]

Green energy is all very well, but if you have a larger garden, and/or find it hard to (remember to) charge up cordless appliances, petrol appliances are the way to go.  You get all the maneuverability of cordless but when the fuel runs out you just refill and keep going, instead of having to wait […]

Best Inflatable Hot Tub UK Inflatable hot tubs might have been invented with the UK in mind. You can make the most of them during the warmer weather and then, when the temperatures drop again, you can store them away in a compact space. They’re genius and what’s more they come in a range of […]

Whether you’re sowing a new lawn or overseeding an old one, you want to do it at the right time and in the right way.  This guide will tell you everything you need to know. When to sow grass seed – the short answer The short answer to this question is that the best time […]

Good security lights can make it easier for you to reach your front door safely and harder for intruders to approach your house undetected.  In other words, for most people, good security lights are an investment purchase.  With that in mind, we’ve put together a buyer’s guide to security lights and a list of recommended […]