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Where to buy the best covers to protect your outdoor furniture – options for every budget and style
Find out where to buy the best garden furniture covers to keep your outdoor items in tip-top condition, come rain, frost or shine
Step aside boring rectangular openings – circular windows are having a moment and I'm all for it
Circular windows are the designers' choice for adding interest, fun and some seriously eye-catching views. Here's how to use them in your project
Is colour-matched paint ever as good as the 'real thing' – or are you better off paying extra for the shade you really want? Here's my verdict
Colour-matched paint can be a cheaper way to get the look you want, but is it really as good? We ask the experts to settle the debate
Installing a heat pump needs a team of tradespeople, but who is responsible for what, and where does that leave you?
Getting a heat pump fitted can happen in a variety of ways, using a number of different people. Heat pump expert David Hilton explores the routes and risks
12 vegetables you can plant in September for harvests through winter and beyond
From leafy greens and root vegetables to crops that can get a head start now, here’s what’s worth sowing and growing in September
13 of the best flowers to plant in September for months of colour
Make the most of September's planting opportunities with these colourful flowers, from cyclamen and chrysanthemums to bulbs that will deliver a spectacular spring display
My dog hates underfloor heating, but I really want it in our extension – is there a way to keep everyone happy?
If your canine companion is anything like mine, underfloor heating is the enemy, while our late cat seemed to adore it – how can you please both?
Attractive, low-maintenance and weed-free – could stamped concrete be a practical driveway choice?
Considering a stamped concrete driveway? We unpack the pros and cons, the costs involved, and whether it’s the right option for your home
