Building restoration is the first step towards preservation of an existing structure. It stops further degradation of the building and such efforts benefit the community, environment and even the area’s economy. Restoration of old and neglected building revitalises the neighbourhood, giving it an appealing look, away from the old and crumbling feel. It is important to note that a restoration process always aims at retaining much of the old structures’ character and design. There are a lot of reasons why a neglected building ought to be rehabilitated. Discussed below are some of these reasons that could prompt a complete restoration…

While the weather in Britain is not often conducive to owning an outdoors swimming pool, many home-owners feel that it works for them. You have various options to choose from, with ones which are relatively cheap and easy to install, to big, luxurious models which cost a fortune for a permanent installation, filtration system, and potentially even a heating system. Some models of pools are more like glorified paddling pools, which require no permanent installation, and can be taken up and down at the owner’s leisure. These are often worse quality than permanent pools, and more liable to breaking or…

For an “all season” roofing solution, retractable roof systems are the most suitable for use. A retractable roof cover will not only moderate the atmosphere outside but will also transform how the outside space looks as well. Diners, restaurants and other commercial establishments can use this innovative yet simple system to provide a cosy atmosphere for their customers, friends and even family members. A retractable roofing cover usually combines both the aspects of mood lighting and heating. Therefore, even in hot temperatures, this roofing system makes the air surrounding area cooler. In cold temperatures, the roof will also provide warmer…

With the sun just around the corner (hopefully) it’s nice to have the right surface and one of the finest options has to be a timber decking. If it’s fitted correctly using a solid grade of timber then you have the perfect surface for a sun lounger and cocktail. There’s a real sense of style brought to a garden when there’s a quality timber decking and it’s can feel a lot ,more homely than setting up your lounger on a bumpy overgrown lawn. Deckings do not require a great deal of maintenance so when the sun is ready, so too…

The public started taking notice of roller garage doors in the early 90s. Unlike other doors to the garage, this one rolls up rather than opening outwards or inwards. This simply means that it will require less space and will cause minimal obstruction. Since its inception, various designs have been offered to the public. This has been pegged on marketing, new technologies, as well as consumer preferences. However, in the recent past, the following trends seem to have caught the eye of the public:  Energy Efficiency Until recently, majority of the people were not so concerned about the energy efficiency…

Plant canopies are a relatively cheap form of patio canopies, which may be ideal for you and your garden. Unlike a typical canopy, a plant one is made up of a climbing frame, so that a climbing plant, such as a wisteria, can then grow in and fill up the gaps. This living canopy can fulfil much of the same functions as an entirely man-made model, but with some unique features which can attract a large number of people. It is not ideal for use during bad weather, or during the winter, firstly because water will still flow through it…

Solar lighting is extremely important in many gardens today and it can give a garden a good amount of light, and it won’t run up your electricity bill. Led Solar lights are a good option and some of them can last for up to 10hours after a full charge. The positioning of the lights are important if you want them to attract a good amount of light and charge properly. Solar lights can come in sets, and they look great when they’re installed onto your garden fence, while individual solar lights can be placed in different areas of the garden,…

Lawn stripes can be a superb addition to a garden, and that’s because they give a typical lawn more appeal, and it is actually all that complicated to get a lawn looking great, especially if you have a petrol lawnmower. Lawn stripes often tend to relate to light and dark stripes of turf, and to get this look you just have to plan the direction of mowing. Not many people know this but the colour of the tripe often tends to be dependent upon the direction of which you are mowing, and that means that each stripe should be mowed…

You don’t’ actually need a ‘garden fence specialist’ or a landscaper to put up your garden fence. You can buy all your equipment from a gardening store or timber supplier, and go ahead with the installation yourself. You should measure and line up your wooden posts, and these would be buried into the ground, as far as they can go. Remember to measure and calculate the spike lights, otherwise you could find it too short or too long. You then need to calculate the panels you require and this is easier when the posts are in. Treat the below area…

Due to the heavy rain and storm that’s attacked various parts of Britain, many people are left with waterlogged gardens, and this can really cause issues with your soil. Water can kill, and it can prevent any oxygen from reaching the roots in soil, which will obviously prevent root growth, and leave your garden completely and utterly destroyed. There is not a great deal you can do when the water has made its way onto your garden, but we need have a few pieces of advice. Firstly never walk on it. Why? Because it can damage the soil further, and…

For a number of jobs which may arise in your garden, from bordering a garden plot, to making a pathway, building a fence, or deck construction, using railway sleepers is a great choice for these for a number of reasons. Railway sleepers are typically bought in bulk, for pretty cheep prices. Resizing them is also simply done with a saw, so you can fit them to the purpose that you decide is ideal. In case you didn’t know what railway sleepers were already, I should probably tell you that they are the bit of wood which bridges the gap between…

Welcome to Outdoorlivingdesigns.com, where we discuss the various methods that you can undertake to improve the design functions, and ascetics of your home and garden. There are a number of little known factoids which may be useful to you, which we will elaborate on. Outdoor living designs intends to become your one stop resource for advice on how to accomplish what you want, from advice on what products are useful, luxurious, or cheap, to what manufacturing techniques are used in making these, right down to their affects on the environment. We will also talk to you about the trade secrets…