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Things to do when it's Sunny

Has the Summer finally arrived? I'm not sure if it has or not but it sure does feel good to have a bit of sun on your back. You, start to notice everyone seems to be in better form due to the weather and somehow they appear to have more energy and will to do things which normally get put on the long finger.Read more

Barbecue Event

Kellys first 2013 Barbecue Event involving cooking demonstrations is taking place on Friday 24th May from 11am – 3pm, everyone is welcome. If you're thinking of purchasing a Barbecue or if you already have one and are keen to get some tips and ideas on barbecuing this event may be of benefit to you. The demonstration will show some of the great products which are now available to use in conjunction with an existing barbecueRead more

Pebbles and Decorative Stone

Now that I'm out in the garden my eyes have been well and truly opened to all the things which need to be done or more to the point which I'd like to get done. Ideally I need to get some decorative stones into the newly shaped beds and purchase some pots to then place on top with lovely bright coloured flowers which I hope can be easily moved maintained and replaced.Read more

Outdoor Space

It's getting to the time of year when you're maybe thinking of having a large gathering at your home. This could be for one of many occasions, a pre-wedding party, a Birthday Party, a Holy Communion, Confirmation, Bar Mitzvah, Christening or any other reason you may have to CelebrateRead more

April Gardening

Beware late frosts and keep vulnerable plants and new shoots protected at night if frost is forecast and with our current weather frost may be very probable. Don’t be tempted to put out tender bedding until much later on in the month and even then be prepared to cover it if necessary.Read more

Outdoor Living

This week has seen a marked improvement on the weather front, no snow or frost and we've even seen some sunshine which always help to lift everyones mood. Saying that the rain never seems to far away but at least it will hopefully give the garden a bit of a growth spurt.Read more

Kellys Charity Car Boot Sale

Kellys Car Boot Sale in Aid of the Southern Area Hospice – each car boot will be a £5 entry fee which will be donated to the Hospice.Read more

Hints and tips on using Compost and Peat Moss

Multi-Purpose Compost is a general purpose, peat based compost, ideal for a variety of uses around the garden. Specially formulated to retain moisture, for strong root and plant growth. This compost comes with added nutrients which feed plants for the first 5 to 6 weeks.Read more

Kellys March 2013 Paint Deals

Sandtex®, the U.K.'s No. 1 exterior masonry paint brand. Developed by experts, Sandtex® is the foolproof way to give your home an instant facelift and protect it from the elements. It comes with Triple protection for your home – Microseal Technology.Read more

Solid, Semi-Solid or Laminate Flooring?

Newry Democrat "Get the job done with Kellys" column: Solid wooden flooring is exactly what it says, a piece of solid wood usually around 18-20mm in depth with a tongue and groove edge for joining. It comes in all different species of wood with various different widths usually from 80mm-180mm and random lengths. The thinner boards are more suitable to narrow spaces making the area feel bigger and vice versa.Read more