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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.

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.

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

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

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!

Why not take the leap, if you can’t go on holiday this year brainstorm some outdoor ideas- bring the pub to your backyard and build your own Pub Shed.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 interior ideas for your log cabin. 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.