With winter on the horizon, it pays to have the right tools and equipment at hand. James Andrews picks out a dozen handy items to get you winter-ready

The grass is greener

Deciding which tools and equipment you should have in your armoury can be a challenge. Inspired by our DIY skills feature on page 86, we’ve drilled down into what’s worthy of a place in your toolkit,

From handheld slurpers to trundling robots, Chris Rowlands brushes up on the best dust-busters to help clean up your home

The tech you need to build the smartest home in the neighbourhood

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