Q how do you protect solar panels from birds?

Renewable energy expert David Hilton explains the purpose of a solar panel inverter and why it’s one of the most important parts of your energy set-up

Jean Vernon suggests practical ways to provide food, habitats and safety for our feathered friends as the weather cools

Emma O’Neill, head gardener at Garden Organic, shows you some thrifty ways to help feathered friends

Ashore or afloat, winter cold and damp can have a detrimental effect. Jake Kavanagh looks at options for keeping condensation and moisture at bay

Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes

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