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Over the last few months, many Brits have had to be quarantined in their homes with very little to do and nobody to see due to lockdown restrictions. As a result, lots of people have found their spending surge during this period, despite the fact that non-essential shops were shut for the majority of the time.
Among the items that Britons have been spending their money on are garden furniture and equipment.
Indeed, according to recent figures from Admiral Home Insurance, spending on gardening items has soared by 23 per cent since March 23rd while people have spent seven per cent more on outdoor furniture over the last three months.
Those who have been on furlough and unable to work during this period have spent even more on their outdoor spaces. The results revealed they spent 254 per cent more during lockdown on garden items than they had before it, presumably fuelled by the increased amount of time they could now spend in their yards and on their lawns.
Unable to go to work for several weeks, it is unsurprising many people picked up the hobby of gardening to pass the time, particularly as there have been spells of lovely weather recently.
Just last week, the mercury hit 32.6C at Heathrow, leaving people with little choice but to enjoy basking in the sunshine in their gardens.
The heatwave could return again next month, with the Met Office predicting “above average” temperatures for July, especially during the second half of the month, the Express reported.
Therefore, those who have invested more in the garden recently will be able to reap the rewards by spending most of the following weeks enjoying their outdoor haven. Moreover, homeowners who have not yet topped up their garden equipment or furniture may be inclined to do so ahead of the summer heatwave, so they are well prepared for when the sunny weather does return.
Head of home insurance at Admiral Noel Summerfield stated: “We’ve all relied on different things to get us through the challenge of lockdown, and as well as shopping for essentials we’ve been spending to improve the comfort of our time in confinement and to enhance our outdoor spaces.”
He added: “When it comes to items we’re spending more on, gardening equipment and garden furniture have both seen an increase. I’m sure the wonderful weather most of us enjoyed in May contributed to this.”
This explains why garden furniture has been the second most popular thing to purchase during lockdown, following clothes and coming ahead of make-up, home office equipment, craft supplies, headphones and kitchen gadgets.
Of course, many parents have spent more than usual on things that will keep their children entertained while schools are closed. Eight per cent claimed to have bought their more toys, games and puzzles and six per cent have purchased tech devices for their young ones, presumably to help them stay connected with their friends and distant relatives as well as access home learning work sent from school.
Something else that will keep kids busy until schools return to normal in September is building a log cabin in the UK. These outdoor homes will provide hours of entertainment for youngsters who may, otherwise, be at a loose end over the next two months.
Author - Martin Corby
Posted - 09 Jul 2020
Disclaimer: This information is subject to change and as such, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Readers are encouraged to verify the details independently.
Dave Pearce
Verified Customer
Livata 4x3
Very good quality cabin ,instructions could be better, but very pleased with end product.Martin kept me informed on order delivery was great, no damage or missing bits.
02 Feb 2024 - ""
Peter Thompson
Verified Customer
Clockhouse
Delivery was efficient, all well packaged and protected from damage. Constructed by three of us in one and a half days. Everything fitted perfectly and needed gentle mallet to locate exactly. Instruction book was clear simple and explicit. Thoroughly delighted with the construction and the finish. Very pleased that Martin was able to redraw the design to our specification. Delighted with the whole thing, finish, price and service. Thanks Martin.
06 Dec 2023 - Paignton, United Kingdom
Philp Eaton
Verified Customer
Livata 4x3
Great product. Lots of surplus parts supplied which is helpful. Quality of wood is fantastic. Cannot fault the service.
01 Nov 2023 - ""
Patrick Ford
Verified Customer
Bespoke Cabin
Very good cabin, and came flat packed for us to put up. Easy instructions and went together really well. would recommend. we would use this company again, good product, good price and brilliant customer service.
31 Oct 2023 - , United Kingdom
Charles Chalmers
Verified Customer
Bespoke Cabin
Delivered on time with friendly driver. All components in good order and assembly went well. Good service.
17 Oct 2023 - Washington, United Kingdom
Jon Budd
Verified Customer
Livata 6x4
Great quality item with simple, concise instructions, easily constructed by the family. Great delivery service. However, the customer service from Garden Adventure was not great; the cabin was a month late arriving, we had to chase for information regarding this as none was forthcoming. The incorrect bearers arrived and although we received a refund we had to chase for this. Not sure I would recommend them but the cabin materials were great.
25 Sep 2023 - Slough, United Kingdom
Andrew Buckland
Verified Customer
Meribel 5x3
Seamless ordering, Martin was extremely helpful with all my questions. Delivery was also fantastic with the delivery guy very helpful (it's a big delivery). Took me and elderly father in law 2 days to get it all up and built/weather tight, went together very easily with no issues. I went for the shingle roof, it still came also with felt which could be used as roof underlay. For spec I went for the superior level glazing with toughened glass, also went for the larger logs (68mm) and glad I did as feels so sturdy/insulated although am sure the 44mm would be great also. I Insulated the floor with celotex, could have done the roof but as this is a garden room rather than office etc I didn't go that far. Overall a highly recommended product, for what you get I think it's a very competitive price, much better than others I had seen that weren't so good. The only parts I bought myself were the insulation and guttering (and paint/preserve of course). I want it to last so did two coats of preserve, knotting and two of paint, also have a sealant to go on which is yet to be done. A sprayer really helped/cut down on time. Would not hesitate in recommending Martin to purchase through, helpful all through the process and very quick to respond. 5*
22 Aug 2023 - Basildon, United Kingdom
Chris Green
Verified Customer
Meribel 4x3
Great cabin. Excellent quality. From the initial ordering and having it customised to my specs, to screwing on the last piece of trim this has been a pleasure. Straight forward to assemble. Had everything but the roof covering done in a day on account of how well it went together. Sturdy high quality build. Could not be happier. This company have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Top marks 👍
12 Dec 2022 - Rugeley, United Kingdom
Luke Stevens
Verified Customer
Torgnon 6x3
Really pleased with our log cabin! Can't believe the quality of the wood. It took the installation team (Lee Stuart and 3 others who were recommended by Martin) 6.5 hours which was really impressive given the weather conditions on the day, and even they said how good the quality was. It is so warm inside and we didn't even have the insulation installed. Great correspondence from Martin from the start to keep us in the loop regarding production and delivery times. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks Martin!
15 Nov 2022 - Swansea, United Kingdom
Steve Rycroft
Verified Customer
Livata 5x3
Quick service and delivery - any issue with missing parts solved quickly
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