Home & garden
Starchitect Andy Martin calls his own London home "the ugly house"
Andy Martin designs celebrity homes and top restaurants — but a humble Kensal Rise terrace house won his heart.
How to create the ultimate 'outdoor room' and year-round garden
With armchairs, a fireplace, kitchen and even a chandelier in the garden, a London interiors queen turns her home inside out...
How to winter-proof your roof
Check out the roof before winter sets in — fallen leaves are not the only problem....
Grand Designs box house branded a 'giant garden shed' by neighbours
An ugly, Sixties dormer bungalow is transformed into a cutting-edge, industrial-chic 'box house on a budget' on the final episode of this series of Grand Designs.
Gardening Q&A: Can you recommend plants to cheer up a patio in winter?
The experts at the RHS answer your gardening questions...
Bring nature indoors: imaginative gardening tips for city homes
Young city dwellers and indoor gardeners are bringing nature into homes with inexpensive houseplants, sculptured succulents and floor-to-ceiling living walls...
November 23 - 27: RHS Wisley's Christmas Craft and Design Fair
Head to RHS Wisley's Christmas Craft and Design Fair from November 23 - 27 for unique designs by some of the industry's best craftmakers and artists...
Two London neighbours joined forces to build double-decker extensions
Some neighbours go to war over home improvements but two couples in east London collaborated on theirs, saving time, money and stress...
Gardenista: an essential guide to stylish outdoor spaces for gardeners
Style your outdoor room with top tips from Gardenista, the online bible.
See inside one of south Kensington's grandest homes
This grand South Kensington home has been coaxed into the 21st century for a family who like to party.
Two Londoners buy half a house and cleverly double its size and value
This young couple couldn’t afford a whole house, so they bought a dog-leg extension and turned it into a spacious home - adding £625k to the value...