Get your home ready for winter with this handy maintenance checklist from Online Building Supplies. 

While algae itself is mostly harmless, algae growth on your block paving looks unsightly and can create a slippery, hazardous surface when wet. Thankfully, algae is very easy to treat and can be done without any harsh chemicals: in this article we show you how.

Block paving is a modern, functional and generally low maintenance landscaping solution. However, from time to time, your block paving may experience some staining. In this article we will show you how to remove oil stains from your block paving bricks using various methods.

In this article we help you to understand why algae growth is so common and how new growth can be prevented.

Block paving is a modern and stylish solution for driveways and walkways. It makes an excellent landscaping material for domestic gardens and can be used to cover areas of many sizes. If you’ve chosen block paving for your home, then you’ll want to know how to keep it looking clean and tidy. Thankfully, our cleaning tips will help you get your block paving looking as fresh as the day it was laid.

Today, we take a look at the pros and cons of gravel driveways.

Gravel is one of the most popular choices for home driveways but is it one of the best? In this article we look at some of the advantages of gravel when uses as a driveway covering as well as some of the drawbacks.

In this article we explore the pros and cons of one of the most common driveway materials: block paving.

Concrete slabs are inexpensive and versatile landscaping materials. The slabs are often referred to as ‘council slabs’ due to their low price point and popular use in public settings. Concrete slabs are an ideal option if you are renovating your garden on a budget. They can be used in a number of ways to create creative and unique landscapes. Read on to find out how!

In this step-by-step series we will go through each stage of laying concrete paving slabs properly to form a solid concrete patio. In this first article we take a look at how to effectively plan and measure our patio.

A well planned and executed fall is integral to the proper formation of a patio. Read on to find out how to properly plan a fall on a concrete patio.

In step 2 of this Step-by-step series we will take a look at the process of marking and excavating for your concrete slab patio. We will look at how to calculate the depth of excavation for your patio’s sub base. We will also look at how to properly mark the perimeter of the patio.
 

Your garden is one of the few places you can spend time at the moment, so why not give it the attention it deserves using these five tips?
 

Don’t let your garden go neglected this season. Instead, use our ideas here to make the most of autumn in the comfort of your own garden.

There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are falling, but that’s no reason to neglect your garden! We think gardens should be celebrated and enjoyed in every season, not just summer! So let our five landscaping ideas inspire you to give your garden the love and attention it deserves.