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Knowing how to weatherproof a pergola might not be high on your to-do list, but if you want to make the most of your outdoor space come rain or shine, it's definitely worth prioritising. The best ...

Cold frames are season-extending covers constructed over vegetable beds to keep the frost off. Like a miniature, temporary greenhouse, they are employed in early spring to create a warm space for ...

Since we first went into lockdown, outdoor space at home has become extremely coveted. But now that winter is creeping closer our days of BBQs and sunbathing in the garden are numbered. But one savvy ...

A couple have revealed how they built a stunning winter-proof pergola over lockdown for less than half the cost of a professional fitting. Vicki-lee Hormbrey, 38, a part-time cleaner and her husband, ...