Sustainable homes: 8 tips for more sustainable home living
The furniture you buy, paint colour you choose and even what you wear can all play a part in creating and running a sustainable home.
How to create a hedge for wildlife – even in an urban garden
Hedges not only keep nosy neighbours at bay, they're a magnet for wildlife too. Here's how to plant a wildlife hedge in gardens of all sizes.
Make light work of autumn with these 5 essential garden tools
Hannah Stephenson checks out leaf blowers, bulb planters and other must-have gardening tools to make life easier this autumn.
How to save money and the planet by switching to secondhand furniture
Robust, sturdy and eternally cool, vintage furniture was built to stand the test of time. Now it’s having even more of a moment.
As prices soar, here are 13 tips for reducing your energy use at home
With energy prices set to soar in the coming months, here is some practical advice from an expert on the easy changes you can make at home.
How to create a seed bomb to attract wildlife to your garden
Learn how to make wildflower seed bombs at home with a step by step guide by garden expert and podcaster Michael Perry.
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Essential home guides
How to get rid of bindweed – advice for clearing and eliminating bindweed
Bindweed is one of the most difficult of weeds to eradicate – but there are ways to stop it with our expert guide on how to get rid of bindweed.
The best ground cover plants to prevent weeds in your garden
Lessen the need for constant weeding this spring with our guide to the best ground cover plants that will also add colour and form to your borders.
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Sustainable homes: 8 tips for more sustainable home living
The furniture you buy, paint colour you choose and even what you wear can all play a part in creating and running a sustainable home.
How to save money and the planet by switching to secondhand furniture
Robust, sturdy and eternally cool, vintage furniture was built to stand the test of time. Now it’s having even more of a moment.
As prices soar, here are 13 tips for reducing your energy use at home
With energy prices set to soar in the coming months, here is some practical advice from an expert on the easy changes you can make at home.
Instagram candles – the colourful, maximalist trend
When it comes to Instagram candles, style-conscious shoppers are opting for more interesting hues and unusual shapes.
How to create a hedge for wildlife – even in an urban garden
Hedges not only keep nosy neighbours at bay, they're a magnet for wildlife too. Here's how to plant a wildlife hedge in gardens of all sizes.
Make light work of autumn with these 5 essential garden tools
Hannah Stephenson checks out leaf blowers, bulb planters and other must-have gardening tools to make life easier this autumn.
How to create a seed bomb to attract wildlife to your garden
Learn how to make wildflower seed bombs at home with a step by step guide by garden expert and podcaster Michael Perry.
How to choose the right daffodil for the right spot
Whether planting in pots or in larger borders, there’s a daffodil for every situation. Hannah Stephenson leafs through some of the best.
Home improvements – 10 expert tips for spending wisely
If you are planning for home improvements, do your research, pay attention to recommendations, and beware the ‘too good to be true’ offers.
7 essential kitchen design tips
Want to start the summer with a fresh, updated, modern kitchen? Liz Connor hears spend-smart tips from the experts.
How to oil wooden kitchen worktops so they look as good as new
How to tell if wooden kitchen worktops need TLC, plus a three-step guide to re-oiling and some worktop product recommendations.
How to build a home office in your garden
Add some value to your property and make working from home more comfortable with an insulated garden office, says Liz Connor.