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The Nest Table by Limahl Asmall from Urban Cape

Make an impact with The Nest Table by Award winning designer Limahl Asmal, available exclusively from Urban Cape furniture distributor.

Give your outside space a DIY spring clean

With two May bank holidays just around the corner, budding DIY enthusiasts will be dusting off their drills, sharpening up their saws and honing their hammering skills, ready for their annual foray in to the world of home improvement.

Britains cooking with gas this summer

The gas BBQ is this summer’s clear favourite for garden feasts - visits have leapt 902% in a month on Twenga, the new-generation shopping search engine. The classic charcoal barbecue remains popular however, with searches up 615%.

DIY corner cutting can prove costly, warns M&S Money

Almost two-thirds (64%) of British adults are more likely to do jobs themselves rather than employing a skilled tradesman, according to research for M&S Money.

Home insurance can be invalidated if tradesmen are not insured

Up to £590 million of damage is caused to homes in Britain each year by tradesmen, according to new research rom Sainsbury's Home Insurance.

Art and gardening collide at RHS Show Tatton Park

An exciting collision of artistic vision and accomplished garden manipulation is due to take place at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July) as Tony Heywood confirms his appearance at the prestigious high summer event.

Protect your garden treasures

With a double-whammy of Bank Holidays on the horizon, Brits will already be keeping their fingers crossed for good weather as well as thinking of barbeques and parties, so moneysupermarket.com urges those sprucing up their gardens and planning ‘al fresco' entertaining to ensure their garden treasures are well protected.

Beautiful garden furniture with 30% off at B&Q

Beautiful garden furniture with 30% off at B&Q

If you like al fresco dining or simply enjoy lounging outside, B&Q has an extensive range of wooden, metal, rattan and plastic Outdoor Living Furniture now with 30% off on selected sets.

Don't move - improve, says Millwood Designer Homes

Don't move - improve, says Millwood Designer Homes

If you are tired of living in a home that no longer fulfils your needs yet reluctant to move because you live in your dream location, then perhaps it is time to consider another option. John Elliott, Managing Director of Millwood Designer Homes, explains why moving is not necessarily the answer.

Kids spend a paltry four hours a week outside

Kids spend a paltry four hours a week outside

Kids are spending on average just 4 hours a week outdoors, compared to the 12 hours enjoyed by their parents’ generation when growing up, finds research released by npower Climate Cops.

Three million households targeted by distraction burglars

Almost three million households believe they have encountered bogus callers or distraction burglars in the last 5 years according new research for Sainsbury's Home Insurance.

Creating ideal home more important than increasing value

Seventy four per cent of homeowners who dream of improving their property want to create the ideal home rather than increase its value, new research reveals.

Best Buy and Virgin showcase digital home in UK stores

Best Buy, a leading consumer electronics retailer, has partnered with Virgin Media to provide customers in its UK stores with Virgin Media products and services.

Hotel Okura Tokyo hosts World Gardening Fair

Hotel Okura Tokyo hosts World Gardening Fair

From 1 – 5 May, 2010 green fingered guests at the Hotel Okura Tokyo will be able to step into a floral tribute from 10 different countries when the hotel hosts the 11th Annual World Gardening Fair within its walls.

Battle of the buds at the RHS Show Tatton Park

Bored of the Eurovision Song contest? Yawning at the thought of the World Cup? Well, it’s all about the battle of the buds in 2010, as Europe’s most talented florists compete to be named champion at the final of Eurofleurs 2010 taking place at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July).