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

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

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

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This is an age-old problem. The simplest answer is to start with less, so decluttering is always the first step. Sort through your belongings and separate what you use daily from what you only need se

Boarded-up shop fronts and permanently closed department stores have become a common sight across Britain in recent years. As large chains collapse, online retailers gain market share and out-of-town