Cladding is an especially underrated, but incredibly important, element of any house design project. It will be instrumental in how your house is perceived and how it ages in time. But how much does ...

In larger gardens, a mown path through longer grass can provide a simple but effective transition. It might be less weatherproof but you can build in a wildlife garden journey with meadow planting ...

‘The best place to position your barbecue is on a flat, hard-standing ground that’s well away from dense vegetation, trees, hedgerows, or nesting sites. Ideally, keep your grill at least two metres ...