How-To

An exciting and dramatic way to revamp your home is to install new floors. It can influence the lighting and atmosphere and rework your entire colour scheme just by changing the timber flooring in your space.

Whether you plan to hire a professional contractor or hope to DIY the job, there’s much to consider before figuring out the ideal flooring you want for your home. Let’s explore five factors to consider before deciding what type of flooring is best.

At MGM Timber, we are proud to offer a range of stunning Immerse Acoustic Panelling from renowned brand Deanta. Combining aesthetic elegance with exceptional sound-absorbing properties, these panels are designed to enhance the acoustics and look of any room. Whether you’re designing a media room, home office, or feature wall, Deanta's acoustic panelling offers the perfect balance of functionality and style.

Removing skirting boards can seem like a daunting and messy job, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little preparation and patience, you can remove skirting boards without causing any damage to your walls.

Landscaping sleepers are perfect for creating a variety of garden features.  Wooden landscaping sleepers look natural and blend in well with the surrounding garden. This blog post will look at the main uses for landscaping sleepers.  

If you're looking to guarantee the longevity of your fence posts, it’s important to know why it happens and what you can do to prevent it. Let’s break down all the frequently asked questions and some of our top tips on how to protect fence posts.

Knowing how to lay composite decking may seem like a simple concept at the beginning, but there are a few common pitfalls that people often trip up on, particularly based on the materials they use and the location of where they’re building. We’ll cover each type of decking installation consideration, as well as the best practices when installing on specific ground types.

Knowing how to cement in fence posts is arguably the trickiest part of installing a fence. Make sure you use a mix of concrete with the right water-to-concrete ratio to guarantee a strong bond. Weather resistance can be improved by adding a waterproofing agent to the concrete mixture before pouring it around the posts.

While laminate flooring comes in a variety of sizes, it can sometimes be necessary to cut laminate floorboards to ensure it exactly matches your space. This guide will cover how to cut laminate flooring simply and efficiently, so you can successfully fit your new flooring.

But before you grab your tools and start cutting away, there are a few key steps to keep in mind. From choosing the right tools, to mastering straight and curved cuts, each detail plays a vital role in getting that desired polished finish.

Stick around as our experts at MGM Timber break down the essential tips and tricks that will elevate your laminate flooring project to a professional level.

Have you ever wondered how to level floor with plywood? If so, you are in the right place. In this guide, we will show you how to level a floor with plywood. With a few simple steps and the right materials, you'll soon have a solid foundation that will make every step a smooth and satisfying one.

If you want to cut plywood like a pro, you've come to the right place. In this article, the experts at MGM Timber will show you the step-by-step process to achieve clean and accurate cuts.  So grab your tools and let's get started! 

Fencing is an important part of every property and is essential for various reasons. In our blog today we’ll be covering how to install fencing by yourself safely and easily.

There will come the point in everyone’s lives where they’ll need to consider changing the lock on their home. Needing to change a lock can happen for a range of reasons, but regardless of the why, we’ll cover the how in this article.