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  • February 10, 2014

Best buy 20/20 £169.99 STIHL MS 170 For nearest stockists tel. 01276 20202 www. stihl.co.uk BUILD 5 Very strong plastic casing and spiked bumper. Plastic engine shroud, rubberised chain brake, rear…

  • February 3, 2014

If you find yourself having to fight off a bundle of tools every time you open the shed door then a proper storage system has to be a priority. It’ll…

How to make Cider at home [video]

  • January 28, 2014

Watch this great video on how to make Cider at home CIDER-MAKING: A QUICK GUIDE As well cider apples, dessert or cooker varieties can be used; the best cider is…

  • January 28, 2014

Best buy 20/20 £9.95 p&p £3.95 Multi-purpose boot bag Country Estate brand Tel: 01722 710754 www.trekwear.co.uk         CONSTRUCTION 5 A polyester fabric bag made in a welly…

  • January 14, 2014

Best buy 14/15  £40 (£4.95) Missy Quilted Regatta Ltd Tel: 0843 309 0199   DESIGN 5 A quilted water repellent finish with polyester shell and silky lining plus ThermoGuard insulation,…

  • January 6, 2014

HOUSEPLANTS have long been traditional Christmas gifts, and for some reason (no one really can explain why) the four plants that seem to be most presented at this time are…

  • December 18, 2013

Best buy 19/20 £14.99/£9.49 (£3.99p&p) White Star Lights / battery power pack Tel: 01257 792111  www.festive-lights.com        BUILD 5 Replaceable LEDs (two spares are included). The battery pack…

  • November 1, 2013

Saving water might not seem a priority at the moment, but if a half-decent, warm summer ever does arrive, then every drop will count. Thanks to its innovative yet simple…

  • October 11, 2013

The peat content in composts available at garden centres fell between 2011 and 2012.  A study reveals peat made up 58 per cent of compost sold in 2011. In 2012…

  • July 31, 2013

If you’ve clocked-up penalty points for speeding, reading on could endanger your licence. Because Honda has created what it believes is the world’s fastest lawn mower – capable of reaching…