Outdoors

Heated driveways are most commonly seen in prosperous North American, Japanese and Scandinavian homes. Experts explain why the trend is now catching on it the UK.

Just how much can you expect to pay for your resin driveway costs and are there ways of keeping your spend lower when installing one?

Everything you need to know before going ahead with electric gate installation, from the mechanism and materials to smart automations.

These innovative circular patio ideas are a step beyond. Forget dull and predictable rectangular shapes and instead use soft circular patterns, which work well as an addition to both contemporary and traditional garden designs

Investing in a patio can be an expensive outgoing so make sure you factor in the right drainage at planning stage to avoid problems later on. If, on the other hand, you have surface water issues with an existing patio find out how to fix that too

Ensure your new driveway delivers on every level by avoiding these common blunders

Discover easy, eco-friendly ways of saving water using grey water, rain chains, green roofs, reed beds and more

Make sure your patio is hidden from prying eyes with these effective ideas that will screen it from view

Careful planning and thoughtful design is key to ensuring your driveway drainage can cope with everything the British weather throws at it

From designing a patio that's too small to choosing the wrong materials, steer clear of these typical patio mistakes if you want to create a successful space