Home and garden

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardian

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

It can be a confusing time when someone dies, having to deal with their financial affairs at the same time as grieving

What to do if your late loved one had a property to pass on

These are some of the best places to live in the North West, where family homes are becoming better value

The 14 best places to live in the North West

These are some of the cheapest places to rent in England, with an average monthly rent of £651 or less

The 18 cheapest places to rent in England and how prices compare

Update your kitchen with a summer refresh plus stylish solutions from Salter, OXO and Yankee Candle

Top kitchen essentials from Salter, OXO and Yankee Candle

The Intex Rectangular pool comes in two sizes

This above-ground swimming pool can be bought for just £60

I tried Gtech home cleaning vacuum gadgets but how do they compare to my Shark vacuum cleaner

Shark vs Gtech: I tried both – and only one left my floors spotles

These are some of the 'hottest' postcodes in the North West, where it is easiest to sell your house, based on buyer demand

The 14 'hottest' postcodes in the North West based on buyer demand

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 £999?

These are some of the most affordable towns for families across Britain, based on the number of views per three-bedroom home on Zoopla

The most popular affordable towns for families in Britain

West Hill Villa, which looks out over Hastings Old Town, in Sussex, and across the English Channel, boasts a spectacular 90ft vinery. It was one of the most-viewed properties on Zoopla during April 2025.

Extraordinary house with 90ft vinery among UK's most-viewed homes

These are some of the areas across England where the cost of renting is rising fastest

The 10 places where the cost of renting is rising fastest

Automatic irrigation systems allow you to enjoy your garden without having to water it yourself

Cheap automatic watering systems for lazy gardeners

This clever fire pit / BBQ grill is at a super low price

Chiminea BBQ fire pit now £59 – £10 cheaper than Amazon

How the new Keepmoat homes in Leyland will look

Decision made on estate of 45 affordable homes on grassland near you

The hot weather can cause damage to your home, but there are steps you can take to protect your property

6 ways the heat can damage your home - and how to avoid it
You’re not the only one who can suffer in the heat - it’s important to protect your home too
Robert Cumber

Once you've used a flexible hose, you won't go back

Why I’ll never go back to a regular hose – the Flexi Hose is better

If you're feeling hot and bothered, there are ways to keep cool at home in the hot weather

How to keep your house cool during hot weather

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

These are some of the cheapest houses for sale in the North West, starting at £25,000

9 of the cheapest houses for sale in the North West, starting at £25K

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?
Karcher's K 7 Premium Smart Control Flex is the company's most premium pressure washer in the range - but is it worth the money?
Gareth Butterfield

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

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

These are some of the most-viewed houses for sale in Preston on Zoopla right now

The 9 most-viewed homes for sale in Preston right now

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

These are some of the most expensive neighbourhoods in England, outside of London, based on average house prices

The 13 most expensive neighbourhoods in England outside London

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

These outstanding homes for sale are in some of England's highest towns and villages

9 outstanding houses for sale in England's highest towns and villages

These are some of the grandest and most expensive mansions for sale in the North West right now

9 of the most expensive mansions for sale in the North West

Things in the garden toxic to dogs

15 things in your garden that are toxic to dogs & what to look out for

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 house in Greenbank Terrace, Lower Darwen

I'm a TikTok house reviewer - the owner of this terrace is a genius

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

Homebase in Morecambe closed on February 9.

Homebase near you set to reopen with famous name rebrand

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

An exceptional country home concept design inspired by the local landscape © Rural Solutions

How your Grand Design dream could come true in this area of Lancashire

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

I bought some weed killer and ended up winning a Mini Cooper

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

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