Palmako Garden Magazine

What is a granny annexe?

This article was reviewed by the Palmako UK editorial team, with input from garden building specialists who understand UK regulations, timber construction, and outdoor living design. While most seniors in...

How to insulate a log cabin affordably and simply
Reviewed by the Palmako UK content team with insights from our garden building experts. In the 1930s, when fibreglass was first introduced as home insulation, it was hailed as a...
How much does a garden office add to the value of a house?
This article was reviewed by the Palmako UK editorial team, with input from garden building specialists who understand UK regulations, timber construction, and outdoor living design. Garden rooms have never...
What size log cabin can I have without planning permission?
In 2008, when the Town and Country Planning Act was introduced, there was a national sigh of relief from homeowners. Everyone was tired of the old rules and objectionable laws...
Outdoor sauna ideas: Turn your backyard into bliss
Reviewed by the Palmako UK content team with insights from our garden building experts. Imagine you step out into your backyard and instead of a dead space, you see your...
Do I need planning permission for a wooden garage?
Reviewed by the Palmako UK content team with insights from our garden building experts. Here in the UK, the term ‘planning permission’ seems to accompany an involuntary sigh. It’s associated...
What Size Shed do I Need? Buyer’s Guide for 2025
Reviewed by the Palmako UK content team with insights from our garden building experts. Here in the UK, we’re a little obsessed with sheds. They’re not just silly little buildings...
What to Put in a Summer House: Budget-friendly Ideas
Reviewed by the Palmako UK content team with insights from our garden building experts. The shift from hot summer sun to crisp, misty days means one thing: the season is changing....
Buyer’s Guide to the Best Outdoor Sauna: UK 2025
Reviewed by the Palmako UK content team with insights from our garden building experts. If you’re jumping on the bandwagon and fancy yourself an outdoor sauna, then you’re definitely not alone....
Types of Sauna: Features and Benefits Explained
Reviewed by the Palmako UK content team with insights from our garden building experts. The sauna has been part of human history for thousands of years, and some forms of...
How Much Does a Garden Office Cost? 2025 Price Guide
This article was reviewed by the Palmako UK editorial team, with input from garden building specialists who understand UK regulations, timber construction, and outdoor living design. Are you dreaming of...
What is an Annex Building? Key Facts You Should Know
With housing and rental costs soaring, families are increasingly choosing to live under one roof to solve this problem. But what are they doing to increase living space? One option...
Carports vs Garages: What’s Really Worth Building?
Choosing between a carport and a garage isn’t just about where you park your car, but also about how you live. For many, it's about keeping the costs down; for...