Home and garden

We’ve found gadgets every dad will love

Father’s Day gift guide: Tech for foodie, DIY and garden-loving dads

The Char-Broil professional grill is all you need for entertaining this summer

Char-Broil Professional Pro S4: best summer BBQ grill?

A mixed-use building in Portsmouth is to be auctioned in June with a guide price of £200,000 - £220,000.

'Extensive building' to go under the hammer at auction next month

These are some of the UK's top cities, which have made the top 100 in the 2025 list of Europe's Best Cities

The 18 UK cities ranked among Europe's 100 best, and how they compare

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardian

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

It can be a confusing time when someone dies, having to deal with their financial affairs at the same time as grieving

What to do if your late loved one had a property to pass on

These are some of the cheapest places to rent in England, with an average monthly rent of £651 or less

The 18 cheapest places to rent in England and how prices compare

Update your kitchen with a summer refresh plus stylish solutions from Salter, OXO and Yankee Candle

Top kitchen essentials from Salter, OXO and Yankee Candle

The Intex Rectangular pool comes in two sizes

This above-ground swimming pool can be bought for just £60

I tried Gtech home cleaning vacuum gadgets but how do they compare to my Shark vacuum cleaner

Shark vs Gtech: I tried both – and only one left my floors spotles

We tried the Gtech Lawn Mower and Hedge Trimmer but are they worth the splurge?

Testing the Gtech cordless mower and hedge trimmer – is it worth £999?

These are some of the most affordable towns for families across Britain, based on the number of views per three-bedroom home on Zoopla

The most popular affordable towns for families in Britain

Best Hampshire towns for families, according to Mackenzie Smith Estate Agents.

11 of the best Hampshire towns for families including - In pictures

West Hill Villa, which looks out over Hastings Old Town, in Sussex, and across the English Channel, boasts a spectacular 90ft vinery. It was one of the most-viewed properties on Zoopla during April 2025.

Extraordinary house with 90ft vinery among UK's most-viewed homes

These are some of the safest places to live in Hampshire, based on the latest crime rates

The 13 safest places to live in Hampshire

These are some of the areas across England where the cost of renting is rising fastest

The 10 places where the cost of renting is rising fastest

The cost of renting is soaring in parts of England and Wales.

Robert Cumber

Aerial of Portsmouth

9 of the 'hottest' postcodes where homes sell rapidly

Automatic irrigation systems allow you to enjoy your garden without having to water it yourself

Cheap automatic watering systems for lazy gardeners

The News had a look around two show homes at the St James Park Development in Locksway Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (290425-2435)

In 26 pictures: Inside the homes at St James Park development

This clever fire pit / BBQ grill is at a super low price

Chiminea BBQ fire pit now £59 – £10 cheaper than Amazon

This home is on the market for £400,000 and it is being sold with Fox & Sons - Gosport.

See inside: 'Deceptively spacious' character home in picturesque area

The hot weather can cause damage to your home, but there are steps you can take to protect your property

6 ways the heat can damage your home - and how to avoid it

Once you've used a flexible hose, you won't go back

Why I’ll never go back to a regular hose – the Flexi Hose is better

If you're feeling hot and bothered, there are ways to keep cool at home in the hot weather

How to keep your house cool during hot weather

Summer garden trend: I tried the Vonhaus Tivoli Faux Rattan hanging egg chair – but is it worth buying?

The Vonhaus hanging egg chair is £169 and worth every penny

How to make your garden look expensive without spending a fortune simple tips and tricks for summer. Picture: Canva Images

How to make your garden look expensive on a budget

Wowcher's £27.99 gazebo is ideal for garden parties

This waterproof gazebo is now just £27.99 in a crazy Wowcher deal

Keep the rain off or cast a shade with your own garden gazebo - perfect for parties or picnics, and less than £30

Gareth Butterfield

These are some of the houses for sale across the country with extraordinary gardens

13 ordinary houses for sale with extraordinary gardens

The listing says: "No forward chain is offered with this greatly extended three bedroomed detached bungalow in Cowplain offering huge potential occupying a generous plot."

'Greatly extended' three bedroom home has 'huge potential'

There are lots of costs to consider when buying a house, including stamp duty and conveyancing fees

What are the costs when buying a house, including solicitors fees

Tom Lord outside the house he bought with his ex before their relationship ended.

Should you sign a mortgage prenup? Expert's advice to homebuyers

The listing says: "Currently a butcher's shop the commercial unit offers the potential for a fantastic investment return and subject to planning permission can provide a generously sized extension to the house."

'Rare opportunity' to buy home and butchers for £430,000

This home is on the market for £225,000 and it is being sold with Purple Bricks.

Take tour inside recently upgraded home in 'popular residential road'

A business centre in Hamble is going under the hammer at auction with a guide price of £400,000 - £450,000.

Hampshire business centre with steady income to go under the hammer

Summer Mystery Deal - get big brands including Lay-Z-Spa, Ray-Ban, Fortnum & Mason for less than £10

Wowcher’s summer mystery deal starts at £9.99

The K 7 Premium Smart Control Flex is Karcher's most expensive pressure washer

Is the Karcher K 7 Smart Control pressure washer worth £479.99?

This four bedroom home comes with two bathrooms and three reception rooms.

If I had £950,000 I would snap this gorgeous four bedroom home up

Gtech's HeatWave patio heater is on sale for an absolutely amazing price - just in time for the summer

Gtech patio heater now £39.99 – perfect for spring and summer

Spring Cleaning season: I tried the Beldray 15-in-1 Steam Cleaner to see if it’s worth the hype

I tried the Beldray 15-in-1 Steam Cleaner – Here’s what happened

The stunning roof garden at Golden Hill Fort, an old Victorian fortress on the Isle of Wight, where a three-bedroom house is for sale with a guide price of £295,000

Look around unique house for sale in old Victorian fortress

This home comes with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two reception rooms as well as a garden.

Three bedroom £650,000 home in heart of Southsea is hidden gem

This home comes with four bedrooms, four reception rooms and three bathrooms and has been created to a high standard.

'Lovingly renovated' £2.95m period home offers true 'elegance'

Get ready for the mini heatwave with these garden chairs from Dunelm - only £69 for two

Mini UK heatwave sparks garden rush – Dunelm’s £69 loungers are a hit

The Lay-Z-Spa Cancun is heavily discounted at the moment

Lay-Z-Spa hot tub now just £299 at JD Williams – cheaper than Amazon

Construction work at the Brickworks Museum site to create 12 new homes.

'Exciting' development on 'cusp' of museum will create new homes

I was dreading replacing my old back boiler but BOXT made it quick and easy

I had my old back boiler replaced by BOXT - here's how it went

These are some of the most expensive neighbourhoods in England, outside of London, based on average house prices

The 13 most expensive neighbourhoods in England outside London

If you're selling your house, there are some quick and easy wins to get it ready for those all-important marketing photos and viewings

7 of the best tips to get your house ready to sell

These outstanding homes for sale are in some of England's highest towns and villages

9 outstanding houses for sale in England's highest towns and villages

The Gower Peninsula in Swansea is one of the best places to live in the UK, according to the Sunday Times. This fabulous four-bedroom house looks out over Langland Bay, with its lovely sunny beach, and the nearby golf course.

11 remarkable homes as best places to live in the UK are named

I thought my carpet was clean until I used the VAX Platinum SmartWash Pet-Design Carpet Cleaner - now on sale

I thought my carpet was clean until I used the VAX carpet cleaner

Robyn Swan moved out of her home to live rent-free in a container in rural Scotland, growing her own food and harvesting rainwater. She is pictured with her pet sheep and dogs. Photo: Robyn Swan / SWNS

'I sold all my belongings to live rent-free in a container'

Give your garden a glow-up with this stunning 8-Seater dining set with table and two chairs - now 53% off

53% off the 8-Seater Dining Set With Table & Two Armchairs

The listing says: "Built in the Georgian style in the 1960s, with more recent additions, the house is classically proportioned with light rooms, large sash windows and high ceilings."

This £2.25m refurbished home is 'stylish yet comfortable'

Behind this tiny door, is an absolutely phenomenal home that is the epitome of quirkiness.

Behind this front door is a home I think is the definition of quirky

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