Advice

Discover the scenarios, reasons and tools you’ll need to skim over wallpaper – and when you should always avoid it

We asked the experts whether there is a way of making air conditioning look more attractive, or if a big white box is the best you can hope for?

Is matching your utility room to your kitchen really the right call, or are the best schemes doing something altogether different?

From managing moisture levels to removing food sources, our experts share their top tips for preventing ants in the garden

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