Advice

I share the real-life renovation truths no one warns you about and the expert advice you’ll wish you had from day one

New to growing your own food? Learn how to start a vegetable garden with expert advice that covers planning, planting and harvesting success

Robyn and Mike Collins turned a boring 1950s home into the boldest, most exciting house on their street – all for less than £220,000

Even though January days are short and cold, there are still plenty of gardening jobs you can be doing to get things in good shape for spring and the start of the growing year

If 2026 is the year when your renovation dreams will come to fruition, here's 4 simple tasks that will help put you on the road to success

How can you ensure your proposed design is approved? Our expert offers his essential advice on what planning officers want to see when you apply for permission

Thinking of renovating over winter? Here are the unexpected realities, delays and stress points I faced and the advice that will help you plan smarter

We've all uttered the words "we need an extension" at some point, but what are the signs your home agrees, and when do you need to take action?

Your Christmas tree doesn't just have to be for one day of the year, so rather than sending it to the tip, reuse it and keep your home warm at the same time

During the course of this year I have learnt some important lessons from my home – namely the things I could do to improve it