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Council charges for garden rubbish

TheDoctor — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:10:38 +0000

An article in The Telegraph has highlighted the charges local councils are hitting householders with for collecting garden rubbish or for taking it to the nearest tip and have labelled it a ‘stealth tax’. Charges differ across the country but apparently more than a third of councils in England are charging up to £90 per year to [...]

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Lifetime Guarantee on Shed Roof Waterproofing!

TheDoctor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:50:08 +0000

Permaroof UK have just launched their new product range of Permaroof In A Box®. The first range is for shed roofs and the benefits are that it comes with a lifetime membrane guaranatee, and the kit contains everything you need to water proof your shed roof, all packaged neatly into one box. The system comprises of a one [...]

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September Gardening Jobs

TheDoctor — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:10:46 +0000

A great resource for gardeners is the BBC’s Gardeners’ Calendar, which gives you reminders of what you could/should be doing in the garden at any given time of year and advice on how to do each task. So far for September, their diary includes improving your lawn (you may also like to take a look at our [...]

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Summer jobs – Shredding garden offcuts

TheDoctor — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:47:01 +0000

Using a garden shredder to make mulch can increase the potential of your garden while saving you money

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Summer Jobs – Laying turf for a lawn

TheDoctor — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:49:16 +0000

Laying turf is the quickest way to get a great lawn but a lot of preparation is required. Geeting good quality top soil and turf is paramount to a good quality lawn

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Summer Jobs – Making the most of your lawn

TheDoctor — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:07:38 +0000

Keeping lawns in good condition is not difficult but requires some patience and good tips from DIY Doctor. Use this page to make thye most out of your lawn this summer.

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Time to clear the decks!

TheDoctor — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:06:34 +0000

Jobs to do in the summer: Power washing and staining your decking

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New DIY Projects Added This Week

TheDoctor — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:05:55 +0000

We have added some more new projects this week – and have already had some great feedback from you. New garden projects include building sleeper steps and flagstone steps, plus fitting a shed lock and installing an outdoor socket. Staying with the security theme, we’ve a new project on fitting a safe to store those [...]

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Protect Your Home From Summer Thieves

TheDoctor — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:20:09 +0000

Recent research by insurance company Aviva has revealed that the number of theft and burglaries increase during the months of July and August. With the school summer break almost upon us, many families are getting ready to go on their annual holidays. Whether you are planning a week away or just the odd away day, [...]

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Stay Safe When Using Electrical Garden Equipment

TheDoctor — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:05:26 +0000

As summer progresses, there are plenty of jobs in the garden that need constant attention. Mowing the lawn becomes part of the summer ritual as it is usually done on a weekly basis. Many of these outdoor jobs involve the use of electrical equipment – lawn mowers, strimmers and hedge trimmers being the most common [...]

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