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The wooden wendy house could even be home to some kid-friendly gardening equipment, kitted out with everything they need to harvest juicy strawberries. You’ll probably want to keep window frames empty, especially for under-10’s. Without panes, you’re free to think outside the box. How about a fast food restaurant style drive-through window or a seaside-inspired photo cut-out board…

Oil stains do not fully waterproof wood. Waterproofing wood treatments like Roxil Wood Protection Cream provide protection against water ingress. Combined with Roxil Coloured Wood Stain Preserver, it protects against most types of wood damage. Let’s dig into where the moisture that ruins untreated wood comes from.

Ants are capable of settling almost anywhere in the UK as long as they’re near a steady source of food, darkness and shelter. Ant infestations usually settle just outside the home, but their resilience and size mean they could be anywhere. Front gardens, back gardens and cracked pavements just outside the home are classic ant hot spots. Don’t forget to…

Some treatments can even make mould problems worse in the long-term. Here’s a few of the most common treatment mistakes we see well-meaning home-owners and renters make when trying to remove mould from their home. For more on condensation and mould control, check out the Safeguard Condensation Guide.

Decking oils soak deeply into wood to replace natural oils lost in the weathering process. Keep in mind that wood oils are not 100% neutral in colour. Oils affect the tone of pale woods with fewer tannins the most. Consider your specific needs, climate and desired level of maintenance when choosing a wood oil for your outdoor decks, furniture, and…

“Indoor counts were directly correlated to outdoor counts and were elevated in rooms that directly connected to the outdoors, via a window.” said Professor Andrew Jones as part of the Manchester research team. Worrying news if you were planning on keeping windows and doors open to enjoy the summer sun! While the exact conditions for mould growth are rarer during…

Here at Safeguard Europe, we know a lot about condensation. For those of you in a hurry, here are 4 reasons why you should reduce condensation in the house.

Needless to say, it’s impossible to avoid condensation altogether. The human body consists of around 70% water and produces about 3.5 litres of water vapour per day! What we can do is lower the humidity level to minimise condensation in the home and avoid all the complications that come with it. Here are 5 lifestyle changes to stop condensation. Got…

When it comes to preserving and enhancing the beauty of indoor wooden surfaces, the right protective treatment can make a world of difference – from softness to gloss and melting point. Among the many options available, wax furniture polish is a versatile and highly effective choice for interior wood polish. Wooden surfaces are susceptible to various forms of damage, including…

Exterior wood varnish is still an incredibly popular way of weatherproofing fences and furniture. Does it stand up as an effective way to protect your garden furniture or is there a better way?

Bed bugs cannot fly or even jump like fleas. Instead, bed bugs rely on us to get around.

Warringtonhouse, a fire testing, inspection and certification house, tested a Stormdry Cream under British Standard EN 13501-1. After extensive testing, it received an A1 classification as a non-combustible material. This is the highest possible rating. The A1 rating certifies that Stormdry Cream can be safely specified for use on properties that extend above 18 metres.