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Here at Dunster House, we produce high-quality garden buildings that are made to last – whatever life throws at them. Be it rain, sun, funguses or kids running wild, properly treating the wood of your structure will allow you to enjoy it for longer.

Don't panic when you read DIY Log Cabins, you will see in this article that they could not be easier to build.

We tell you how to contact our sales, dispatch and customer services department.

In this article we talk about the negative impact of a sit down job, alongside some ways on how you can introduce physical activity to your life.

Follow this quick and simple guide on “Home Learning Made Simple” featuring some of the best online tools available.

Working from home is the new permanent working style for many of us. Incorporate some healthy habits to your home office by following some of our simple tips.

Why not take the leap and brainstorm some outdoor ideas to transform your garden. Bring the pub to your backyard and build your own Pub Shed.

Without restaurants, bowling alleys, shops or cinemas you and your family may be a little bored! Being stuck inside means you need to get a little creative and experiment with activities that you may not have tried before!

Here is a handy guide on how to waterproof your shed and prevent damp. Your wooden garden building will need to be built correctly and maintained throughout its life, to help it last longer and keep your stored items protected.

It’s no surprise that our Gazebos make a statement in the garden, they’re quite the focal point, but knowing how to decorate it can be quite difficult. Therefore, we have put together a number of garden ideas to decorate your Gazebo. Let’s get creative!

Houseplants can offer so much in a home or garden building. If you are just starting out, here are a few things you can do to get started on the right foot.

As the weather is getting warmer and the bank holiday is approaching, read our blog on how best to prepare for a garden party here.

Staying in is the new going out. Save yourself the trouble of getting yourself ready and making the trek into town, spending a small fortune in pubs and bars and then having to flag down a taxi to get home by building your own garden bar.

Selection of DIY Climbing Frames in Various Designs and Sizes. Bring The Park to Your Back Garden. Something For the Little Ones with A Dunster House Climbing Frame.

Our Log Cabins are perfect to create an extra room in your garden, they're practical and pretty. Read more to see our how to guide.

Our Summer House Range is back and better than ever. Take a read on how to build one here!

A helpful guide of the tips and tricks to know when the right time is to change your garden shed for your home.

Choosing the the right garden storage shed for your garden with help from our very own 'How To' guide.

Have you ever wanted to do something a little different or learn a new skill that you just haven’t had the time for?

Here are some of our recommendations on what to do and not to do when working from home.

Have you recently just purchased a garden office or in the decision stage of getting a garden office? Read here for helpful tips and tricks to help with the build!

Need some inspiration for your man cave? Click here to find out how to build a man cave and take a look at some of our customers amazing transformations.

Prepare all your garden's best features so that they will blossom and look their best come spring.

Did you know… a Dunster House shed or a log cabin can come with two main styles of roof. The principal difference being the shape. This is an important decision to make, as can affect the appearance, aesthetic of your garden, as well as how it will fit into a given space.

Here's a comprehensive list of log cabin interiors for you. No need to spend hours scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest looking for inspiration anymore.

Although we take measures to ensure that our climbing frames are manufactured and tested to meet rigorous standards, regular maintenance remains vital. So how do you adequately prepare to maintain your climbing frame?

We want to give you some landscaping ideas to truly show off your recent purchase. So how do you decorate your garden to truly show this picturesque garden building off to all who come to visit?

If you, like many others, are struggling to stay motivated when working from home, this guide is for you.

Our gardens are an extension of our homes. You can decorate them with plants, lighting, and furniture. Use them to entertain and relax in, some of us even use them to work in. We also use it as another place for children to play in.

Timber is a natural product. Occasionally you will find some twisted timber panels. This is not a cause of panic and doesn’t need to be replaced. It can be easily be installed with our simple instructions. Dealing with twisted timber has never been easier!

We want to show you how to simply create a garden that you can’t wait to come home to. Follow this beginner's guide to gardening from Dunster House.

Looking after your cabin might seem like a lot of work but it guarantees that it would last longer. Keeping close attention at signs on the wooden panel will be the difference between a healthy looking cabin and old and mold-infested one.

Creating an environment that aids moisture control is one of the most important aspects of log cabin maintenance. This can be broken down into four key areas: the roof, surrounding drainage, keeping the cabin warm and how it settles.

Why does our Customer Services team only use emails? Customers prefer to deal via emails over the phone or social media. Is faster, comprehensive and leaves a paper trail beneficial to all parties.

Foundations are required to transmit the load of the garden building safely to the ground; they are the supports for the whole building and have to be laid correctly. Learn how to get a cheaper option to a concrete foundation that works just as well.