Garden Decking and Patio Ideas
Discover our garden decking and patio design ideas and try them for yourself.
How To Paint A Fence
This guide tells you what you need to paint a fence, how to do it correctly and some tips to bear in mind for the future.
How To Pressure Wash A Patio Or Decking
Adding a patio or decking to your garden can create a stunning area for entertaining, dining and more. It’s important to clean your decking or patio regularly to prevent the build up of dirt and algae and this step by step guide from the experts at Homebase will show you how. Read on below for our top tips on how to clean decking and patio slabs with a pressure washer…
How To Stain A Deck
Giving your deck a new coat of stain is the best way to protect it against the elements and preserve the timber.
How To Lay A Patio
A patio is an ideal option for low maintenance, versatile outdoor space and with a great range of patio slabs to choose from at Homebase, it’s easy to create a stunning patio design. Building a patio can also help you create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. The job of laying a patio will only take a couple of days and our step-by-step guide will show you how. All you need is the right tools and some basic DIY skills and you'll be enjoying your new home patio in no time at all...
Fencing Buying Guide
Fences are an essential part of almost every garden, simple to put up and easy to care for. A good fence should last for many years, providing you garden with privacy and protection from the elements. Read this guide to discover all the different types of fencing, and find out which one will be right for your garden.
How To Plan and Lay Decking
Building garden decking is an ideal way to extend your outdoor living space and with a great range of decking timber and designs to choose from at Homebase, it’s easy to create your dream deck. In this step by step guide you’ll discover everything you need to know from planning and measuring up for your decking to building the decking base, laying the decking boards, preserving and maintaining your decking and more. Follow along below and you’ll be out in the sunshine enjoying your new deck with your friends and family in no time at all...
How To Paint And Maintain Decking
Why should you paint your decking? Painting your decking will refresh and revive it, while protecting it against the elements, like UV rays which cause wood to grey over time and rain water which creates splits and cracks.
How To Put Up A Fence
Installing a wooden fence is a popular way to mark out your garden boundary and with a choice of colourful exterior paints you can transform your fence into a contemporary garden feature. We’ve got a great range of pre-treated fence panels available at Homebase along with all of the fence posts, supports and fixings you’ll need. Follow along with this helpful 9-step guide and you’ll be enjoying your new garden fence in no time at all.