Big ticket: fireplaces

Enjoy your outside space even on cooler spring and summer nights with a heater. We explore the main options that are available for you to decide which one is right for you

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Open-fire cooking is one of the hardest but most rewarding ways to cook. The real craft is learning to manage your heat and starting by getting a good bed of embers. I always say, the bigger the barbe

If your patio is looking a bit tired, now is the perfect time to plan a revamp

Want to make the most of summer living? Follow our tips and create an open-air chill-out zone that’s built for soaking up those gorgeous rays…

This house was a renovation project, so we knew we wouldn’t tackle the garden straightaway. In the interim, we demolished the old garage and just laid rough turf, so the children had some outdoor spac