How to… make more eco-friendly choices in the kitchen

Wendy Graham explains sustainable ways to keep food fresh. FREEZER bags are undeniably useful at reducing the food that we waste, but the mountains of plastic they create are far less convenient for t

NO-NONSENSE SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY HASSLES

Multifunctional taps, like Abode’s stylish Pronteau collection, have become a modern kitchen must-have – offering hot, cold, steaming hot, and even fresh filtered water. Now, the addition of a handspr

HOW TO GET GREENER...

Q I’d like to help others this Christmas but my budget is limited. Do you have any tips? A There are lots of ways to help others that don’t involve money. Are there any local charities near you lookin

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