Home and garden

Summer garden trend: I tried the Vonhaus Tivoli Faux Rattan hanging egg chair – but is it worth buying?

The Vonhaus hanging egg chair is £169 and worth every penny

How to make your garden look expensive without spending a fortune simple tips and tricks for summer. Picture: Canva Images

How to make your garden look expensive on a budget

Wowcher's £27.99 gazebo is ideal for garden parties

This waterproof gazebo is now just £27.99 in a crazy Wowcher deal

These are some of the houses for sale across the country with extraordinary gardens

13 ordinary houses for sale with extraordinary gardens

There are lots of costs to consider when buying a house, including stamp duty and conveyancing fees

What are the costs when buying a house, including solicitors fees

Tom Lord outside the house he bought with his ex before their relationship ended.

Should you sign a mortgage prenup? Expert's advice to homebuyers

Summer Mystery Deal - get big brands including Lay-Z-Spa, Ray-Ban, Fortnum & Mason for less than £10

Wowcher’s summer mystery deal starts at £9.99

The K 7 Premium Smart Control Flex is Karcher's most expensive pressure washer

Is the Karcher K 7 Smart Control pressure washer worth £479.99?

Gtech's HeatWave patio heater is on sale for an absolutely amazing price - just in time for the summer

Gtech patio heater now £39.99 – perfect for spring and summer

Spring Cleaning season: I tried the Beldray 15-in-1 Steam Cleaner to see if it’s worth the hype

I tried the Beldray 15-in-1 Steam Cleaner – Here’s what happened

The stunning roof garden at Golden Hill Fort, an old Victorian fortress on the Isle of Wight, where a three-bedroom house is for sale with a guide price of £295,000

Look around unique house for sale in old Victorian fortress

We tried the Gtech Lawn Mower and Hedge Trimmer but are they worth the splurge?

Testing the Gtech cordless mower and hedge trimmer – is it worth £849?

Get ready for the mini heatwave with these garden chairs from Dunelm - only £69 for two

Mini UK heatwave sparks garden rush – Dunelm’s £69 loungers are a hit

The Lay-Z-Spa Cancun is heavily discounted at the moment

Lay-Z-Spa hot tub now just £299 at JD Williams – cheaper than Amazon

I was dreading replacing my old back boiler but BOXT made it quick and easy

I had my old back boiler replaced by BOXT - here's how it went

If you're selling your house, there are some quick and easy wins to get it ready for those all-important marketing photos and viewings

7 of the best tips to get your house ready to sell
There are some surprisingly easy ways to get your house looking its best for potential buyers
Robert Cumber

The Gower Peninsula in Swansea is one of the best places to live in the UK, according to the Sunday Times. This fabulous four-bedroom house looks out over Langland Bay, with its lovely sunny beach, and the nearby golf course.

11 remarkable homes as best places to live in the UK are named

I thought my carpet was clean until I used the VAX Platinum SmartWash Pet-Design Carpet Cleaner - now on sale

I thought my carpet was clean until I used the VAX carpet cleaner

Robyn Swan moved out of her home to live rent-free in a container in rural Scotland, growing her own food and harvesting rainwater. She is pictured with her pet sheep and dogs. Photo: Robyn Swan / SWNS

'I sold all my belongings to live rent-free in a container'

Give your garden a glow-up with this stunning 8-Seater dining set with table and two chairs - now 53% off

53% off the 8-Seater Dining Set With Table & Two Armchairs

The Polti La Vaporella XT120C was put to the test

I tried steam generator iron making me rethink the worst house chore

Neo dehumidifier price slashed in Debenhams sale

Staggering humidifier deals in sale slashing prices to less than £30

Maximalism is back with the Sophie Robinson X Dunelm collection

Our top picks from Sophie Robinson x Dunelm maximalism collection

Step into to Spring with Stacey Solomon’s new Spring Summer 2025 homeware collection (George)

Stacey Solomon launches new Spring Summer 2025 homeware collection

Roomba's Combo 10 Max carries over all the tech from the J9+ - but with a much cleverer base station

Review: We test the latest Roomba Combo 10 Max robot vacuum cleaner

The Wiltshire dream house has six bedrooms and is worth £2.5 million

See inside this incredible £2.5m dream house you could win for £10

A £30,000 kitchen makeover would be a dream come true for some homeowners

This company is offering the chance to win a £30k kitchen for just £1
Dream prize giveaway company BOTB is well known for its luxury car competitions - but some of the lifestyle prizes are pretty special too
Gareth Butterfield

Increase your odds of winning this incredible house with our guide to entry pricing

Cheapest way to get the best odds on winning a £4 million dream home

You can find big savings on home furnishings this Black Friday

Best home furnishings and decor deals for Christmas

Le Creuset heart shaped casserole dish is among adorable deals for Black Friday

'Unmissable' gorgeous Le Creuset gems from £7 in Black Friday sale

Amazon Fire TV 50 inch 4-series is among the Black Friday offers

Incredible Black Friday Amazon Fire TV deals see prices slashed

Shark Black Friday deals have finally landed on Amazon

Shark Black Friday deals: Amazon's big savings of up to £170

Victrola Century music centre 6 in 1 that I tested out

I tested Century 6-in-1 Music Centre and know why it's selling so fast

Simba Stormur slippers

Mattress giant Simba launches slippers and they're comfier than Crocs

Bob Sutton and Nubia have a 200 year old grave in the back garden of their cottage in Roughlee, Lancashire.

We have a graveyard in our back garden...it's so peaceful

Omaze House in the Wirral is up for grabs

What it's like living in Wirral village with Omaze new house giveaway

I tested out new Pinter beer making kit and made this American IPA

Review of Pinter home beer making keg kit to see if worth the price

Lefant M320 robot vacuum cleaner with mop that is on special offer at Amazon

Half price deal on robot vacuum cleaner fans say 'cleans like dream'

Omaze latest house giveaway is a Hollywood style mansion in The Wirral

Gorgeous Omaze Wirral £3m home giveaway all you need to know

Huge savings for kitchen and garden gadgets can be found on Black Friday online

Hottest Black Friday home and garden deals being teased

We reviewed the Tefal X Force 15.60 vacuum cleaner pictured

I tested vacuum cleaner that looks like Star Wars robot

My new kitchen gadget that saves me time

This is my favourite new time-saving kitchen gadget

Big savings on casserole dishes for a rival of Le Creuset kitchenware

Stunning Le Creuset rival's casserole dish is my ultimate deal of day

Review: The new Haier SBS 90 Series 7 ‘I never knew I could get this excited over a fridge freezer’

I've found the best freestanding fridge freezer

Joseph Joseph and Kenwood savings among Amazon Deal Days offers

I scoured Amazon Prime Day offers and found Joseph Joseph from £10

Luggage savings on suitcases and backpacks during Amazon Big Deal Days

Samsonite stands out in the best Amazon Prime Day luggage bargains

Yale home security offers are part of Amazon Deal Days

Top home security camera deals to bag from £24

The Ezviz RS20 Pro sits in a smart-looking multi-function base

Ezviz RS20 Pro robot vacuum review: An impressive package

Shoppers could be queuing up for the latest Aldi deals

So many kitchen bargains in Aldi's deal, I expect queues

Dobbies garden centre closing stores across UK in bid to cut costs.

Garden centre chain closing stores across UK

The Omni S1 Pro is a remarkable robot vacuum - but it comes at a remarkable price

Eufy S1 Pro Omni review: The best robot vacuum I've tested

The Beldray Sport Buster Pro cleans stains and spills on carpets

Carpet cleaner review: Beldray Spot Buster Pro vs toddler spills

The most stylish sofas to shop now that are guaranteed to be delivered before Christmas

Family sofas that will arrive just in time for Christmas

Home and Garden: Summer may be over but here’s why now is the best time to buy garden furniture

Trust me when I say now is the best time to buy garden furniture

I put four best selling vacuums to the test on carpet, laminate and vinyl flooring here are the results

I put four popular vacuum cleaners to the test here’s what happened