Our summers are getting hotter, and all the evidence is pointing to this trend continuing over time. This means that we need to find ways to keep cool at home and at work in order to be able to conduct our daily activities in comfort. Fans offer a great solution... Read More

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and we all want our dad (or any kind of father figure in our lives) to feel appreciated. Dads can be hard to buy for but here are some of our suggestions. Whether it’s something as universal as a drill for DIY or as leftfield... Read More

We may imagine that patio heaters are most suited to the autumn, allowing us to make the most of the dwindling light evenings before the clocks go back and colder weather sets in (and they are great for that) but they are also perfect for summer as that’s when we’re... Read More

Having a garden does often present endless jobs to do, especially over the spring and summer when it feels like everything grows in front of your eyes, but it’s all worth it to have a beautiful outdoor space where you can spend time and entertain, as well as take advantage... Read More

If you are looking for a hobby that is really fun and interesting, gets you outdoors, is inexpensive, has an element of physical exercise but doesn’t demand high fitness levels, and can even be educational then metal detecting really is the perfect hobby. Metal detecting: what is it all about?... Read More

Fences do need some maintenance if you want them to last as long as they can (and still look good). That means painting or staining them every few years. You can also make your fence an integral part of your garden design by painting it a coordinating colour (or maybe... Read More

In order to avoid climate catastrophe, we are all being told that we have to take action now, but how much difference can we make individually? Actually, if we can persuade large numbers of people to make simple changes in their everyday lives, we can have a positive impact on... Read More