Guides

Do you need planning permission for a garden sauna or hot tub? (AI-generated illustrative image)
Do you need planning permission for a garden sauna or hot tub?
A plain-English guide to permitted development for garden saunas and hot tubs in England, and when to check with your council. Read more...
5 m bell tent guide: size, pitching and weathering canvas (AI-generated illustrative image)
5 m bell tent guide: size, pitching and weathering canvas
How many a 5 m bell tent sleeps, how much ground you need, how to pitch it, weather new cotton canvas and store it. Read more...
Wood-fired hot tubs: what to know before you buy (AI-generated illustrative image)
Wood-fired hot tubs: what to know before you buy
How wood-fired hot tubs heat, how long they take, what base they need, smoke control areas and how to look after a wooden tub. Read more...
Barrel sauna buying guide (UK): space, base, power and planning (AI-generated illustrative image)
Barrel sauna buying guide (UK): space, base, power and planning
What to check before buying a garden barrel sauna in the UK: footprint, base, electric vs wood-fired, planning permission and timber. Read more...