Turn a new leaf

Even if you’re apprehensive about technology, you almost certainly often use it without even realising – such as scrolling through Instagram on your phone, asking Alexa a question or planning a route

Our gardens are so important to wildlife - here’s how to provide a wonderful, warm winter welcome

Across the UK, but particularly in the south-east of England, giant and featureless buildings are springing up. Despite their size, they’re designed to be unobtrusive, and you won’t spot any signage t

There is no doubt that 2026 will be different. As the year ends in the garden that I’ve created and tended over the past 23 years, a new challenge is waiting in the wings. We are moving from the chalk

SUFFERIN’ snakes, Desperate Dan and Aunt Aggie have only gone and got themselves a smart meter! It seems Dan’s love of cow pies was driving their energy bills sky high. With their new smart meter, Aun

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane