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Cheap, versatile and easy to install, bamboo fence roll offers an affordable way to add privacy and style to your outdoor space. Here's what you need to know and where to buy it

Put a laundry maid in the wrong spot and it's more of a hindrance than a help. Here's where the experts say it should go for the best results

Solar panels could help you reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint, but what does having them involve? Energy expert David Hilton explains

Bamboo is attractive to look at and hardy, but can quickly overwhelm an unprepared gardener. Follow these five easy steps to keep it under control or kill it off entirely

Perfect for creating a secluded feel, these screening plants can hide your garden from view, disguise unattractive features and enhance your overall planting scheme

While corner plots have obvious advantages, getting approval to build or extend on one isn't always as simple. Planning consultant Simon Rix explains why

Polymeric sand is a popular choice for driveways and patios – here’s what you need to know about this affordable jointing material

A combination of limited space, logic and laziness has made me rethink my utility room location

Learning how to change the colour of hydrangeas in your garden is simple – we explain all

With promises of better sleep and improved productivity, biodynamic lighting is on the rise in interiors. But how does it work – and do you actually need it?