Metals like steel and iron are very practical materials, but don’t always have the appearance you would want for decorating the home or office. Meta...
The Four Types of Steel and Their Uses
Steel is an incredibly useful material that comes in all shapes, sizes and types. It is everywhere, from the cutlery we use, the kitchens that feed us...
Which Metals Are Magnetic?
A magnet is an object or material that produces a magnetic field, a force which can attract some objects or materials and repel others. Magnets...
How Metal Can Help You Make Your Home Tidy AND Stylish this Spring
It’s official, spring is here! The clocks have gone forward, the days are longer and it’s time to clean up and clear out your home. Whethe...
What is Brass?
Everyone knows what brass looks like: it’s gold-coloured and used to make things like musical instruments and door-knockers. But what are the main b...
10 Great Lawn Edging Ideas
Finally, there’s a glimmer of spring in the air this week! Bright bulbs like crocuses, snowdrops and even daffodils are springing up in parks an...
What is Mild Steel?
Mild steel is a very popular product with a multitude of applications in construction, manufacturing, architecture, machinery, gardening and almost ev...
What is Stainless Steel?
We see stainless steel everywhere. In hospitals, restaurants, our kitchen and in many products around the home. But what exactly is stainless steel? H...
What is Copper?
Copper is a member of a family of metals called ‘the red metals’ – and it’s easy to see why. You probably encounter copper eve...
Corten vs Galvanised Steel
Photo by Ant Rozetsky on Unsplash What is the difference between galvanised steel and Corten steel? Both are strong, reliable metals that perform well...