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Cat gates: which ones keep a cat in, and which just stop the dog

Most pet gates are built with dogs in mind. A dog meets a 76cm gate, sighs, and lies down. A cat looks at the same gate, works out the jump, and is on the other side before you'...

Wall display cabinets: what fits inside, what they hold and where to hang one

A wall display cabinet is a neat way to show off a collection without giving up any floor. Glass doors keep the dust off, the shelves keep everything in order, and the whole thi...

Christmas gifts for pets: 8 ideas, picked by personality

Every pet has a personality. There's the cat who has shredded the sofa arm, the dog who won't be left behind, and the hens who run the garden. So rather than a list sorted by pr...

Tall or wide chest of drawers? How to choose for a small bedroom, and how to stop it tipping

In a small bedroom, every bit of floor counts. So when it comes to a chest of drawers, the question is simple: do you build up, or spread out? We've put the two head to head ove...

Temporary wardrobes: the right one for guests, students, renters and moving house

Not every wardrobe needs to last twenty years. Sometimes you just need somewhere to hang clothes for Christmas, a term at uni or the six weeks it takes to move house. That's wha...

Large fish tanks: how much they weigh, where to put one and what to check first

A big aquarium turns a corner of the living room into the thing everyone looks at. It's also one of the heaviest things you'll ever bring into the house, and once it's full of w...