Monthly Archives: June 2012

Cabin Fever

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Cabin Fever!

Not sure about you but the weather at the moment is getting me down.

I like the sun, the kids like the sun, the animals like the sun and we especially don’t like the cold and the wet.

Even on a cold day, we can still be outside with the patio heater or fire pit offering a nice warm haven, but on a warm day we can utilise the play system, garden games or playhouse and get the BBQ going.

We’re looking out at the rain lashing down again, wondering where the summer is.

It’s June and we are considering putting the central heating on to help dry the washing.

The forecast on BBC Radio two this morning said may as well write off the month of June as far as summer’s concerned.

The forecast is mostly rain until the end of the month so hopefully there are some good programmes on TV as there are only so many board games you can play.

Well, fingers crossed for July, it’s not that far away. I heard someone mumbling something about a late Indian summer……..i’ll believe it when I see it.

Take care

Log cabins? Don’t you mean a man cave?

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Five years ago, down at the bottom of the garden, among the birds and the bees, in the shade of the trees, we built our log cabin.

Having lived in our house for seven years and with the family getting bigger we decided a log Cabin would be a cost effective way of expanding our living space. A much more attractive and unique alternative to a conservatory or extension and something we could comfortably build ourselves.

Our garden is not the biggest so we selected a reasonable 10ft x 8ft log cabin made with 28mm tongue and grooved logs.

Our chosen log cabin has an apex roof covered with green shingles, a single door in the gable end and a window in the side.

We also made the wise decision to insulate the floor cavity which really helps in the winter. With a small oil filled radiator its cosy place to spend time.

Over the last five years our log cabin has been used mostly by the kids and their friends as a play room and on occasion they have camped out in it without complaint. As the kids have grown up, our log cabin has developed into a games room for the Xbox.

The cabin is in great condition even after this time with an annual wood treatment and hopefully one day when the kids have grown up it will become my hobby room or office. I always fancied my own man cave.

I live in hope. I can see it now, a fridge, dart board, flat screen, lazy boy (that’s me) and a soft recliner…….

The great thing about a log cabin is the versatility of the construction.

You can use a log cabin for practically whatever you want. Looking for a studio, gym, utility room?

At Taylors Garden Buildings we have many log cabins in all shapes and sizes to cater for any requirement and if there is not a standard model then we can bespoke to whatever size you require.

Adam

What a month!

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What a month this has been.

It’s our first month as the new owners of www.taylorsgardenbuildings.co.uk and what a month it’s been.

Firstly I want to thank the new members of the team, Lauren, Cheryka, Sarah, Dan, Graham and Andy for all their hard work and support.

It’s been a busy month and so much to take in. They’ve done really well and put 100% effort in. It’s not been without it’s problems but we’re working on them!

So, what next? We’ve got lots in store for you in the coming weeks. We’re just adding a range of sheds and summerhouses that include delivery and assembly in the price!

That’s just for starters. We’ve got some really funky man caves to go on, some cool log cabins, some great childrens play equipment and so much more.

I’d better get going, there’s lots to do.