MORE than 150 workers at Orgeon Timber Frame in Selkirk who manufacture kit houses for the construction industry will see a 4 ...

“Most people assume a thick fence brush is the only proper way to paint timber panels,” Stoltzfus explains. “But in reality, brushes can be awkward, heavy and surprisingly inefficient, especially on ...

Deep in the forest, they cleared a quiet spot and began building a haunted-style house using basic tools and natural materials. Timber had to be cut and carried through thick vegetation before shaping ...

Outstanding craft practitioners discuss the journeys into their specialisms and the fresh directions in which they are taking flint, glass, thatch and timber work.

Backyard gyms are becoming spaces for strength, recovery, and longevity.

With sleeping for 3 and a modular front end, this caravan packs all the comfort features inside a very compact and convenient form factor ...

How much does double glazing windows cost? Average price for a three-bed house - Double glazing can cut draughts and boost security, but costs vary widely. Here’s what you can expect to pay in the UK ...

For the Fairbairn family, holiday means being helicoptered into a remote piece of private land in the Ahimanawa Range, between Taupō and Napier, to live off-grid in the bush for a few days to ...

Happily, the countryside around Cape Town is very good at serving up that sort of escape. Within two or three hours of the city you can trade traffic for fynbos slopes, river gorges, rock pools, ...

Weather-proofing is essential for homeowners, especially those in coastal or exposed areas of the UK. The relentless forces of nature can wreak havoc on structures, leading to significant repair costs ...

At the council recycling tip in Chingford, people drop off fridges, dishwashers, mattresses, golf clubs, bicycles and batteries – then head into the shop to hunt through the weird and wonderful treasu ...

Forget the perfection of luxurious finishes and step into a world of natural living, traditional woodwork, and tiny modern ...