Articles & Lifestyle Blog From Crane Garden Buildings


Garden Workshop Sheds – Things To Consider Be... - 21st September 2015

Buying a garden workshop shed is an investment in not only your property, but your interest or vocation. We want to make sure all of our customers make a decision that's right for them, so we've put together some important points to consider. 

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Making the ultimate home for your rabbits - 10th June 2015

Many of our customers enlist our help in designing the perfect building to house their pets. Rabbits in particular, have unique needs that can be met with one of our custom garden buildings. If you have rabbits and to make sure they're happy and comfortable - read some of our top tips on creating their new home.

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The Rise of the She Shed - 8th May 2015

Finally something for the girls - the Man Cave is being replaced by the She Shed! After years of being told that the shed is a man's place - a secret haven where he can hoard his tools and hide away from the womenfolk - we...

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How We Insulate Our Garden Buildings - 2nd February 2015

Insulation creates a year-round consistent temperature in two different ways - it keeps heat out during warm weather and keeps it in during the winter. It can also help to reduce noise transmission - both from the inside out and t...

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A Summerhouse is not just for Summer - 25th November 2014

Many people take the term Summerhouse at face value, and presume they are only suitable for use during the warmer months. However, getting the right Summerhouse for you means you can enjoy it no matter the time of year! Far f...

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Planning Permission For Garden Buildings - 30th October 2014

Last updated: September 2021 One of the most frequent questions we are asked is 'Do I need planning permission for my Garden Building?' All timber garden structures, including Garden Sheds, Summerhouses and Garages are sub...

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Your Own Personal Gym - 24th September 2014

We have sold many garden buildings now for the sole use of being a personal gym. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense; gym memberships can be very expensive, and many people can feel self-conscious in a gym environmen...

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Preparing Your Garden Building for Winter - 29th August 2014

With autumn rapidly approaching, now is the best time to start thinking about preparing your Garden Building for the cold winter months. It is best to start now to ensure that is ready in time as the Great British weather has a...

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More About Sikkens Paint - 26th August 2014

Here at Cranes, we see little value in taking the time and effort hand-crafting sheds, summerhouses or other garden buildings to the highest specification, only to finish it with a lesser quality paint or preservative. We spend a...

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Learn More About Our Exterior Paint System - 14th August 2014

We pride ourselves on only using the best quality materials, combined with the highest standards of craftsmanship. This meant that when looking for exterior finishing options only the best would do. Our exterior paint system quali...

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