Articles & Lifestyle Blog From Crane Garden Buildings
Homeworking: Living the Dream - 16th October 2013
Working from home has evolved into a growing trend that is showing no signs of dissipating. Even taking into account the recession, the number of people working from home has still increased significantly. On our end, the growing...
Stop That Thief! Garden Security - 10th October 2013
The Problem Garden buildings can be easy prey to a thief, often featuring little or no security features, but storing small or valuable items such as power tools that can easily be moved on and sold. Thefts from Garden Sheds are...
Strange Garden Buildings - 1st October 2013
While we can't offer you the chance to create the buildings you see here, we can help you design your own garden building with our online planner tool and tailor the windows, doors, interior and exterior to your exact requirements...
10 Things to do in a Shed - 16th September 2013
Finding unique uses for Garden Sheds seems to be quite on trend! Recently, we have seen several publications about this topic, the most popular of which have been, "101 Things to do in a Shed" by Rob Beattie. "The Joy of Shed...
Top 10 Tips for Buying A Shed - 5th September 2013
When purchasing a Garden Building, we recommend you choose the best quality that you can afford. It is often a false economy to opt for a cheaper option, when you end up having to replace it prematurely or spend a considerabl...
Ideal for a Model Railway - 5th September 2013
At Crane Garden Buildings, we strive to be responsive to our customers' needs. That's why when we're asked by hobby enthusiasts which Garden Shed to recommend, we tell them we can tailor all of our Garden Buildings to their unique...
Garden Workshops For Your Next Project - 5th September 2013
Want to undertake a new project or start a new project, such as woodworking, but are concerned about space? A garden workshop could be just what you're looking for. We have known people to use their kitchen tables or dining rooms...
Where We Get Our Timber - 5th September 2013
We partner a timber mill in North Sweden (Forest Stewardship Council® certified like ourselves) to ensure we get a constant supply of high-quality certified timber. Selection We use...
Planning Permission For Garden Studios - 5th September 2013
It is highly unlikely that a Garden Studio or Office requires planning permission. If the Studio or Office is going in the back garden and you do not live in a listed building it is in the majority of cases fine to install your Studio.
Purchasing a Garden Shed - 5th September 2013
As a general rule when purchasing garden buildings, you get what you pay for. Your budget will ultimately govern the quality, size and features that you can consider. However, it is important to remember that while choosing a chea...