Category: Gazebos & Outdoor Structures

How To Build A Gazebo Roof (2)

How To Build A Gazebo Roof

How would you describe your style? Is it modern or classic? Traditional or contemporary? Or maybe something else entirely? Gazebos come in a variety of styles, shapes, sizes, and materials. They can be built...

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How To Attach A Pergola To House

Building a pergola in your backyard is something that not only contributes to the aesthetic of your home, but can also add value to it! If you’re wondering how to attach a pergola to...

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Duramax Garden Shed Reviews

Duramax has been manufacturing sheds for the U.K. since the 1980s, and have developed a name for themselves as a reliable creator of durable outdoor sheds. Whether you need a shed for outdoor storage...

Dunster House Climbing Frame Reviews

Dunster House Ltd has been building unique wooden structures for home use since 1994. From log cabins to garden climbing frames, Dunster House really covers it all. All of the climbing frames are DIY...

Hot tub

The Best Hot Tub Gazebos & Why…

If you’re looking to purchase a hot tub gazebo then be sure to read my opinions and reviews before you make a purchase and ensure you buy the best one for your circumstances. With...

Dog & Cat Teepees for USA residents

The Best Pet Tents & Why…

Teepees can be bought in a wide range of shapes, styles, and sizes and most variations are suitable for both dogs and cats alike.  The larger sizes that are more focused on dogs than cats....

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Palram Patio Cover Reviews

Palram is a world-leading company developing thermal plastic sheets for outdoor use that are resistant to all weather conditions. Patio thermal plastic covers are a great way to provide shelter to your backyard or...

Gazebo Party

What Are Pop up Gazebos Used for?

Pop-up gazebos are an excellent purchase if you’re looking for flexibility, they are quick and easy to put up so you can keep one close by if you’re hosting an event and the weather...

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Coleman Camping Tent Reviews

Coleman originated in the U.S. in 1901 as a lantern company but now sell a wide range of outdoor products around the world. The Coleman range of tents are strong, fully waterproof and the...

Toolport Marquee Reviews

Toolport Marquee Reviews

Toolport is well-known in the large tent industry as its products are of excellent quality and provide stability, sturdiness, and waterproof protection. Their Marquees are used for important events like weddings and corporate events...

Drawn Tent

The Best Pop up Gazebos & Why…

The best pop-up gazebos are extra-strong, sturdy in the wind, fully waterproof, quick, and easy to assemble and dismantle. Ideally, the package should contain guy lines, tent pegs, leg weights for stability, a storage...

Will My Pop-up Gazebo Keep Me Dry?

Pop gazebos are a form of collapsible shelter that folds down to a portable and compact size. They are also referred to as mini marquees or frame tents. If you want to kick-start your...

Will a Beach Tent Protect Against Sunburn?

You’ll see them dotted around your local beach to help protect small children from the dangerous rays of the sun, but do beach tents prevent sunburn? The unfortunate answer is no, beach tents do...

The Best Polycarbonate Greenhouses & Why…

Polycarbonate is a great material to use for an outdoor Greenhouse as it’s both 100% shatterproof and a friendlier alternative than glass for the environment. With walk-in polycarbonate greenhouses, you can garden in comfort,...

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The Best Summerhouses & Why…

With more of us spending extra time at home either relaxing or working, it’s time to update our gardens so we can spend time outdoors rather than inside. Summerhouses provide a welcome escape from...

Beach pop ups

All Seasons Gazebo Reviews

All Seasons is a UK brand based in Essex.  They’re known for selling high quality, durable products that stand up to bad weather which includes canopies, furniture and more… Their canopies include accessories such...

The Best Retractable Awnings & Why…

Having a shaded area just in front of your home where you can relax with friends and family on comfy furniture sounds just like my type of summer… Owning a retractable awning, either manual...

The Best Pop-up Gazebo Weights & Why…

Gazebo weights can be the difference between a successful event or disaster because should the wind strengthen then your gazebo could be blown over or away. Choose from plastic containers, sandbags or cast iron...

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The Best Beach Tents & Why…

The best beach tents provide UV protection, shelter from rain and breeze and privacy on packed beaches. The best beach tents must also be light to carry and fast to erect. We’ve chosen the...

Can You Sleep Overnight In a Gazebo?

It may be tempting to sleep overnight in a pop-up gazebo, but doing so may be more problematic than you might think. While it looks enticing and could be a good source of shelter...

The Best Gazebo Flooring & Why…

If you’re planning to use your gazebo a lot, it’s important to buy a good quality, hard-wearing floor but one that is also very comfortable underfoot! We’ve put together the best flooring options currently...

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Palram Door Awning Canopy Reviews

Palram door canopies are attractive, functional, sturdy, weather-resistant, and look great above any door, on any home… Door awnings or door canopies as they’re also known provide shelter and prevent rain from leaking through...

Varying Weather

Types of Gazebo To Leave Built All Year Round

Are you wondering whether you can leave your gazebo up all year round? Understandably, you’re concerned whether it will survive the winter and bad weather and don’t want to have it damaged unnecessarily. The...

Backyard gazebo

The Lifespan of Hardtop, Wooden, Pop-up Gazebos

There are so many different types of a gazebo, therefore, asking how long will a gazebo last can vary from one gazebo to another gazebo? You can purchase metal gazebos, wooden gazebos, pop-up gazebos,...

The Best Gazebo Spray & Why…

Firstly, you ‘ll need to purchase a bottle of Scotchgard Outdoor Fabric Protector (400ml) to spray onto the fabric of your canopy. Personally, I would purchase a couple of bottles as they’re not expensive...

Hard top

The Best Polycarbonate Gazebos & Why…

Polycarbonate gazebos or ‘hardtop gazebos’ as they’re also known are perfect for spending quality time in your garden or patio area, whatever the weather… The strong uprights that support the polycarbonate roof panels provide...

The Best Heavy Duty Pergola Kits & Why…

Pergolas are a great way of adding a focal point to your garden or patio to eat, relax, or have drinks underneath.  They’re often used to shade ponds and hot tubs too. Decent pergolas...

All Seasons Pop-up Gazebo 2.5m Review

This 2.5×2.5 gazebo is ideal if you’re looking at inviting the neighbours or having family round as there’s that bit of extra room compared to that of the 2m version. There are 6 great...

All Seasons Pop-up Gazebo 3x3m Review

The 3x3m gazebo is the most popular size of gazebo that is purchased in the UK as it is so versatile and can provide plenty of room for guests. It will enable you to...

Hard top

Best Hardtop Gazebos In USA and Why…

The US has a range of extreme weather conditions, therefore, if you’re looking for a decent hardtop gazebo then it’s going to have to be strong, waterproof, sturdy, and durable… I’ve selected 5 hardtop...

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Will a Gazebo kill my Lawn?

The truth is that unless you take the proper measures to ensure that the grass underneath the gazebo is cared for, then yes, the gazebo can kill the grass underneath it. The good news...

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Palram DIY Carport Kit Reviews

Palram carports are maintenance-free, extremely sturdy and will protect your car from bad weather and falling tree debris.  Palram carports are DIY kits. That means no waiting around for someone to do it for you,...

The Best Metal Gazebos & Why…

Metal gazebos with a fabric canopy are perfect for garden relaxation as they’re sturdy, provide water-resistant protection and most include curtains or mosquito nets. This type of outdoor shelter is a great compromise from...

Coleman Gazebo Reviews

Coleman gazebos or more commonly known, Coleman event shelters, are ideal for sunny days out or to take camping to provide extra covered relaxation or storage space. Quite often they are taken to festivals...