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

Grass is out, planting is in! Transform your outdoor space with lush greenery and stylish paths

Keep your GARDEN GROOVE going so you’re still frolicking with your plot right through the frosts!

Who needs a perfect rectangle when smart design, garden lights, and a firepit can turn even the quirkiest garden into the ULTIMATE HANG - OUT ?

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Jake Kavanagh explains how he replaced his boat’s worn teak gunwale with a PVC alternative