Patio Ideas

Patio jointing compound is not a single product. For most domestic UK patios, a good one-part polymeric brush-in compound is the easiest sensible choice; traditional cement mortar is cheaper and…

Kamado BBQ running costs in the UK are mostly about charcoal, accessories and how often you cook, not the ceramic grill itself. A good kamado can last for years, but…

The best kamado BBQ accessories UK owners can buy first are not novelty racks; they are the bits that help you control heat, light charcoal cleanly, cook indirectly and protect…

The Weber Master-Touch is the better buy for most UK gardens; the Weber Summit Kamado is the better buy for people who already know they want long cooks, winter charcoal…

The Big Green Egg Large only makes sense if you want a long-term charcoal cooker, not just a posh barbecue for six sunny weekends a year. For a Big Green…

The Kamado Joe Classic III is the premium kamado I would buy if smoking, roasting and flexible charcoal cooking matter more than saving space or money. It is expensive in…

The Weber Summit Kamado E6 is worth buying if you want kamado-style heat control without committing to a 100kg ceramic egg. It costs about £1,429 direct from Weber UK, with…

You ask for a patio quote thinking it will be a few slabs and a weekend’s labour, then the contractor starts talking about excavation, sub-base depth, waste removal, drainage falls…

You have measured the patio, moved the chairs twice, and there is still one dead corner that makes the whole space feel unfinished. The right planter fixes that faster than…

How to build a raised patio in a UK garden, with practical guidance on costs, retaining edges, drainage, materials, steps and planning checks.