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Houses are getting smaller and we all need to make the best possible use of our vertical space.  The irony of this statement is that getting to that vertical space means using a ladder and conventional ladders can actually be a real pain to store.  Thankfully there is an answer to this problem - telescopic […]

We’re all in favour of using natural methods of weed control wherever possible, but if we’re honest, there are times when you just know your best move is to admit defeat and reach for the best weed killer you can find. If you’re already at that stage and just want to know what’s the best […]

The best loft ladders are a convenient halfway-house between stairs and regular ladders.  They are comfortable and easy to go up and down, but they take up much less space than a proper flight of stairs. If you’re in the market for a loft ladder and just want to know which one to buy, then […]

The sizzle of the barbeque is one of the most glorious sounds (and smells) of the UK’s warm season.  Meat smokers take this a step further.  They cook meat really slowly, so that it ends up beautifully tender as well as utterly, smokily delicious. If you know you’re in the market for a BBQ smoker, […]

We strongly believe that at this point in time, Freesat plus video on demand services are the best way to go for people who want maximum entertainment for minimum cost.  Freesat itself currently delivers about 200 channels some of which are in HD.  These cover everything from your core channels such as BBC to more […]

At a quick glance, one patch of grass can look much like another, but, even if you’re not a gardner, if you look closer, it’s usually quite easy to tell a lawn which is designed to look good from one which is designed to stand up to hard work and with a bit of practice, […]

Every gardener needs at least one pair of garden shears and many gardeners prefer to have two or more pairs so they can choose the best pair for any specific job.  If you know you’re in the market for a new pair of garden shears and just want to know which ones to buy, then […]

Gazebos are a great way of creating outdoor living space.  They provide shelter from the sun and wind and if you get a waterproof one they protect you from the rain as well. If you’re already in the market for a gazebo and just want to know which gazebo to buy, then head straight down […]

Dealing with cats can be a real challenge for gardeners.  On the one hand, even if you’re not a cat fan, you don’t actually want to hurt them.  Apart from anything else, cats have owners and while cats do like to roam, they usually don’t roam too far, which means that their owners are probably […]

Ants may be fine in the great outdoors and having a few in your house may not bother you but if they start taking over, then you need to take action quickly.  If you don’t like the sound of this, then just remember, the quicker you act, the fewer ants you’ll end up needing to […]