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If your tool box is hibernating for the winter, it might be a good idea to dust it off as there are a host of simple tasks that can save energy. Continue reading...

As the designer of adult colouring books, Johanna Basford counts the Duchess of Cambridge among her fans. Now she's turned her hand to designing a new range of eco-cleaning products. Continue reading...

As the evenings grow lighter and temperatures begin to rise, you might be considering getting back into the garden – and what better way to attract wildlife and give your back yard a fresh look than with a pond. Continue reading...

As the property market continues to boom, many potential house hunters are instead choosing to stay put and improve their own homes. But if they're thinking of extending, what are the planning permission rules they need to follow? Continue reading...

Boiler breakdowns have cost UK homeowners more than £787 million in unexpected repair bills in the past year. Continue reading...

If you're looking for garden inspiration, you might want to take a look at Cragside, the National Trust property that has been voted Britain's Favourite Garden. Continue reading...

Gardeners are being urged to help identify the biggest pests in their garden as part of a new survey being conducted by The Royal Horticultural Society. Continue reading...

The Totally DIY & Tools show is getting a makeover of its own when it returns in 2018. Continue reading...

The organisers of Scotland's national outdoor and living show and garden festival are on the hunt for the country's best gardener. Continue reading...

It's the most romantic time of year – but while many couples wholeheartedly embrace Valentine's Day, others try to avoid it. Continue reading...

Though there's nothing quite as satisfying than ticking off a list of DIY jobs, it seems the path to happiness can be less than harmonious as one in four couples argue over home improvements. Continue reading...

While a new build can provide everything a new homeowner would want, they fail to top the property charts as most people would prefer to buy a Georgian home. Continue reading...

With Oscars season in full flow, no bathroom will be complete without a brand new addition to bring a touch of Hollywood glamour. Continue reading...

The building trades are in urgent need of female recruits as new figures reveal the small number of women taking up these jobs. Continue reading...

With average costs totalling £12,000, moving house can cost a pretty penny. That's why more and more homeowners are choosing to stay put and improve their current home instead. Continue reading...

A nursery owner is hoping to strike gold for the 72 year in a row with a spring-inspired entry for this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Continue reading...

Virginia Woolf, Roald Dahl and George Bernard Shaw might all be well-known writers but there's another link that binds them together – they all enjoyed the perks of a well-kept garden shed. Continue reading...

With help at the touch of a (mouse) button, the solutions to DIY nightmares are just a click away. But today's tech-savvy world has a downside – most Britons lack the skills needed to run a house or maintain a car. Continue reading...

Island cooktops, wine coolers and flat screen TVs might be among the most sought after features of a brand new kitchen – but it's the colour that can make or break even the best designed spaces. Continue reading...

Bunnings, the leading home improvement and outdoor living retailer in Australia and New Zealand, has welcomed customers after opening its first warehouse store in the UK. Continue reading...