There’s nothing quite like a lawn in a garden.  Not only do they look good, they are great places for humans (and pets) to spend time, whether that’s lounging, entertaining or playing.  With all the use the average lawn gets, it’s hardly surprising that lawns usually benefit from a bit of care and maintenance and […]

Best Fence Sprayer There’s a lot to be said for brushes and rollers, but when you have a big job to do, like a fence, then a fence sprayer is usually far and away the best option. Not only can you have 2 coats done in a whole lot less time than it would take […]

Let's be honest, when you live in a country like the UK, for most of the year, hot drinks are a survival aid. For years, the standard way of getting hot water was to boil a kettle, first over a fire, then on a hob, then via electricity, but now instant hot water dispensers are […]

Hedges are great both for the environment and for offering privacy in an aesthetically-pleasing way, in fact, the only downside to them is the need to keep them trimmed and the higher you allow your hedge to grow, the more of a challenge this can become. Manual hedge trimmers were, quite literally, a pain to […]

There are two commodities which are in noticeably short supply in our modern world, one is space and the other is time, so inventions which save us either or both are generally much welcomed, especially when they are also more sustainable than existing options. This explains why both boiling water taps and instant boiling water […]

Catch-up TV is a great idea, but, let's be honest, it's nowhere near as good as being able to record TV to watch whenever you want. For starters, catch-up TV leaves you dependent on the platform keeping the content available – and they generally only do that for a limited time. Reviewed by Carly James, […]

Wood used outdoors has a lot to put up with, especially rain (lots of it for a lot of the year) and heat (some of the time), in fact, it often has to put up with rain and heat alternating over short periods of time. In addition to stress from the weather, it can also […]

Mould is bad for you.  That’s official.  It triggers breathing problems and can weaken the immune system.  It’s also really ugly to look at and can smell awful.  Fortunately, mould should be a fairly easy problem to fix, especially if you tackle it in its early stages. Here’s everything you need to know about getting […]

If you sharpen your garden shears properly, you’ll get more use out of them, plus they’ll do a better job of cutting. That’s good for your arms as well as your plants. Over the years, we’ve sharpened many a pair of garden shears for ourselves and for family and friends. We’d like to think we’ve […]

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about how drains get blocked, how to reduce blocked drains and what to do about blocked drains when they do happen. It’s based on our experience as home-owners and DIYers, real-world testing and some internet research. Why drains get blocked Drains are meant to treat […]