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2.7m steel garden parasol & base set (12kg) in Burnt Orange, £67.99, VonHaus Arriving in two sizeable boxes, the parasol and base came with no instructions, so it took a little time to figure out how

Graceful and practical in equal measure, the parasol has a long and colourful history when it comes to creating shade. Deborah Nicholls-Lee takes cover

TYPICAL. Weeks of scorching summer weather, and as soon as we produce a rundown of our favourite second-hand convertibles, the heavens open. But all is not lost – thanks to modern drop-top technology,

Craig Cheetham GARAGES can be dusty environments, leading to cobwebs, dirt and deposits landing on your car, even if you’re doing the right thing by keeping it out of the elements. That’s where an ind

Tom Barnard WHILE the sun is usually a welcome sight in Britain, it can make life uncomfortable for your passengers in a car. The rays warm up the cabin, making it difficult for children to sleep and

Mountain Leader Lucy Wallace takes the latest in single-serving shelters for a spin