Topping up the batteries with solar power has never been easier, says Ali Wood, but how do you decide which type to buy?

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

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

Dray House, Dyrham, near Bath, Gloucestershire. A detached family home next to the historic grounds of Dyrham Park. It has a terrace with pizza oven, an electric-car charging point, and a wooded area

Ellie Tennant’s article in your October issue, describing 10 stunning landscapes that inspired bestselling novels, reminded me of my time working in Falkland, Fife. In 2013, scenes for the television

Reflect as you drive to the marina in your electric car and it is clear that the pace of electrification in boats is lagging way behind the automotive world. For many sailors, the wind is the primary