A place for smokers

I don’t smoke. After losing two grand parents to lung related illnesses and working in the NHS I honestly can’t imagine anything more idiotic than willingly breathing smoke into your body. I mean, seriously? Anyway; it’s come to my attention that when it comes to designing outdoor spaces we now have to consider the needs of the idiotic in our plans. Smoking, it seems, doesn’t wait for any weather conditions, even in the pouring rain they feel the need to kill themselves just a little bit more. So how can we accommodate the idiocy of others? “Sheltered smoking areas” are the thing we should be looking to include. Cover from the elements, a way for these people to keep themselves warm and maybe even sit down in some sort of...
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Animals and Gardening

We all know how it goes; you are trying to maintain an immaculate garden but, while doing so, you are also trying your hardest to look after pets. It is not an easy balance to maintain; especially when the pets that you are trying to look after are ones like dogs or cats, specifically ones that like to rummage around outside like they are digging for flipping truffles. Is there anything you can do, though, to protect your garden, protect all your hard work against the foraging paws of the deranged animal kingdom? The short answer is yes you can. The longer answer, the answer that you are probably waiting for, is that there are products you can buy to ward off your animals with foul, pungent smells of anti-animal...
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Fixed Roof Terrace Covers – A Permanent Type of Awning

Awnings can make a great addition to any home due to a number of reasons. Firstly, they serve a number of functions; providing shade when the temperature is hot and the sun is out, and providing shelter when it is raining. Secondly, they can be brought out whenever you feel like it; they don’t need to be in use all of the time, giving you the freedom to make your own choice. An alternative to the temporary type of awning however, is growing in popularity due to a number of reasons of its own. Similar to an awning in all ways except for how it is a permanent fixture, it can serve the same functions. The difference, and benefit, comes in the form of how you plan your home and...
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A Glass Covered Veranda

If you like to step outside into your garden for whatever reason, and would like to be able to do so all year round, no matter what the weather, then getting an awning could be the ideal solution for you. A lot of people are intrigued by the idea of awnings for their gardens, but are more interested in the idea of having a glass awning, or see-through awning. These can be used to create a glass covered veranda, which allows you to enjoy the sunlight or at least see the clouds up above you, all while secure in the fact that you won’t get wet. Glass verandas can be built by using a glass awning, and can be a great addition to any home. By placing them outside your...
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Sun Awnings and Their Specialties

Both residential and commercial buildings would somehow appear incomplete without the presence of sun awnings. For homes, a number of different options are available in the U.K. market. Patio Awnings These options, especially the retractable ones, were mainly present on upscale homes. Fortunately, people of all classes can now enjoy the same comfort, style and luxury when relaxing at their patio as prices for these awnings have sensibly reduced to affordable levels. Handling of these retractable units is easy – one can use either a motor or a manual crank. Of course, motors are the easier alternatives as these are even equipped with remote controls and climate sensors. This ensures that retraction of the awning can take place automatically whenever there is a sudden heavy rain or storm. These items...
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