Garden Storage

Dog kennels: how to choose the right size and type, indoors or out

Most people buy a dog kennel for one of two reasons. Either the dog spends part of the day in the garden and needs somewhere dry to go, or the house needs a spot that's properly...

Dining sets: how to choose a table and chairs set that fits your kitchen

Buying a dining set looks simple. One box, one decision, and the table and chairs already match. Where it goes wrong is the measuring. A set that looks compact in the photos can...

Slim shoe cabinets for narrow hallways

In a lot of UK homes, the hallway is barely wider than the front door. Add a radiator, a coat hook and four people's shoes, and getting in with the shopping turns into an obstac...

Why your cat scratches the sofa (and how to move them on)

If your cat has picked the arm of the sofa as its favourite scratching spot, you're in good company. It's one of the most common complaints we hear from cat owners, usually foll...

Keeping chickens through a UK winter

Here's something that surprises a lot of new keepers: hens handle cold far better than you'd think. A healthy chicken in full feather is wearing a duvet. What gets to them is we...

How high to hang pendant lights

Once the clocks go back, the light over the dining table suddenly matters a lot more. Pendant lights are probably the fittings people get wrong most often. Hang one too high and...