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Quick Garden featured on ITV's Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover!

If you are ever looking for ideas on how to refresh the look of your home, garage or garden, you are probably a fan of ITV’s Peter Andre’s 60 Minutes Makeover! This extremely popular show has been running for 12 seasons now and has changed the lives of countless people. This time, we at Quick Garden were very proud to help Pete and the team go to Surrey to transform the home of a former police officer Steve Barron. The designer, Ben Hillman, had a look at our broad range of designs and picked our log cabin Jack 4m x 3m, which was the perfect size for Steve’s garden. Who can resist a spacious man cave these days? A few weeks later we delivered the cabin to Mr Barron’s premises – in fact our professional assembly team worked from the early morning, installing the base as well as the ca… (More)
Eco-Friendly Buildings – Log Cabin Positive Features

A garden log cabin is one of the most popular options when choosing a residential or vacation home. Log houses have enjoyed a long history since their discovery centuries ago in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe. One of the benefits of choosing a log house for your residential or secondary home is that it is an eco-friendly building. Individuals that want to enjoy an environment-friendly kind of lifestyle choose to live in wood or timber houses and this lifestyle suits them well. Why is a Log Cabin an Eco-Friendly Building? Log homes have a positive impact on the environment on top of the fact that this type of building gives you a comfortable and healthy place of abode in the midst of nature. The main material for a log cabin construction is wood, which has a positive impact, esp… (More)
Our Residential Log Cabin in the Garden (Alan and Dee)

After falling in love with a derelict house being sold at auction, we decided to be brave and bid. Overjoyed at winning the house we needed an immediate solution to the problem of how do we live for the two years while work commenced, we knew a caravan was not on option for us, even though we had lots of garden. We settled on a wooden house and searched the internet. Quick Garden gave us the perfect answer. The team were wonderful from our first tentative contact. Although there were no show properties or sales people to visit, they introduced us to a customer close by with the style of cabin we were interested in. This was more helpful and useful than you could imagine. We gained a true and unbiased insight into this expensive purchase, this was so much better than talking to a sales per… (More)
5 Ways to Make a Garden Office into a Guest House

A garden office is a great feature in your home with numerous purposes on top of being just a simple garden structure that could serve as your storage space. You can transform this garden structure into a more liveable and useful space, especially for accommodating visitors or guests who spend the night or two. A temporary guest house is an additional property feature that could make a world of difference in the overall value of your home. Convert your garden office into a guest house and see how it can improve the functionality of this garden structure upfront. You need not worry about space constraints anymore because your garden office is easy to make into a guest room right away; you just need some basic knowledge and skills to make the transformation. You can also consult with the… (More)
Gingerbread lodge - our cabin in the woods!

We have learned a few things having been the route of full Planning and Building Regs, the latter still to be signed off, but along the way have carefully selected products (some I had not heard of before) that we have found to be eminently suitable for use with Quick Garden Cabin products. For the exterior, I did a lot of research on the Internet, and came up with products from Berrattine, initially a Wood Preserver and stain (Green tin, not the brown one) which with two coats has given a very good overall colour to the cabin in medium brown. This has been followed up with a product from the same company, Berrattine Decking and Log Cabin waterproofer, which is a clear waterproofing wax finish, the combination being voiced as likely to last for five years (opinions from Trade blog page… (More)
Carport Maintenance in Winter

Carport maintenance is vital especially during winter when it comes in full force. Carports come with a wide range of features and some are integrated into the main residence while others are standalone structures. It is important to consider the best carport maintenance solutions in particular when winter is fast approaching. Prepare this essential structure in your property in order to make sure that it withstands the elements during the harshest winter condition. On top of dealing with the snow removal or ploughing and shovelling snow on the driveways and pavements, preparing your carport is essential, starting with the proper maintenance steps. Take the same precautions in your carport since you need to store your vehicle and keep it safe from the winter elements that could damage yo… (More)
Insulated Garden Buildings for All Seasons

Insulated garden buildings are highly recommended and lucrative investments. Log cabins, garden rooms, and wooden garages are just a few of the garden structures that must have proper and extensive insulation. Constructing a garden building with log or timber materials is useless if you do not invest in pre-treatment that insulate the structure from top to bottom. Insulated garden buildings are ideal to live in regardless of the season; these remarkable structures can accommodate you all year-round. Insulated Garden Buildings for Energy Efficiency Garden buildings from log or timber materials could be pre-cut or site-built, depending on the needs and preferences of the owner. Modern log homes, garden rooms, or wooden garages are customizable in terms of design and feature. Insulated g… (More)
The Main Tips for Log Garages Maintenance

Log garages are practical and lucrative features of your property. These are functional structures that serve as a carport or parking space for your vehicles. Moreover, you can maximize the space and convert the garage into a more liveable space. Nowadays, wooden garages are becoming the trend but they also need the right upkeep and maintenance to remain in top shape and condition. How do you maintain the beautiful aesthetics and function of your wooden garage? Top Tips for Maintenance of Log Garages A timber garage or carport goes beyond its usual function, which is to provide shelter and protection for your valued car or other vehicle. Wooden garages accentuate the looks and aesthetics of your property, boosting its curb appeal and market value over the long run. However, this wood st… (More)
Building a Log Cabin in Autumn? Follow These Tips!

Many people ask whether autumn is the perfect time to build a log cabin; the success of your log house investment depends on several factors and choosing the right time of year for its construction makes all the difference. Why would you choose autumn to build or buy a timber cabin instead of winter, summer or spring? There are many debates regarding the best time for a log cabin investment but every expert agrees that timing is everything in the log construction industry. Thus, if you want to multiply your return on your investment and increase your chances of enjoying a hassle-free and smooth log home construction, make sure you know the tips when building a log house in autumn. Helpful Tips in Building a Log Cabin in Autumn Making a good log cabin investment does not take a rocket sc… (More)
Garden Rooms – Everything You Need to Know

Log cabins can become one of your garden rooms that offer the ideal space with the outdoors as your perfect backdrop. In essence, it is a building structure with tiled roofs and different construction materials of your choice. However, in most cases, garden rooms just like log cabins, use high-quality timber that gives a timeless natural aesthetic. Contemporary structures have tiled roofs for practical purposes, specifically for buffering the changing temperature in summer and winter. Modern garden rooms and log cabins have complete insulation for comfortable usage, all year-round. What You Need to Know about Garden Rooms and Log Cabins Garden rooms and log cabins are the ideal choices for combining the beauty of nature and the outdoors with the comfort of a conventional room. Many home… (More)