From spring or borehole, a private water supply can be a boon, writes Sarah Rundell.
Centuries old oak panelling at Groombridge Place has been lovingly restored. Sarah Lonsdale garners tips from the craftsmen who breathe life into old wood.
Festive, fun and philanthropic? Or just tat that plays havoc with the planet - and the housing market?
The holly and the ivy are full grown - and spread far and wide.
The efforts of self-build enthusiasts over the past year scaled new heights of ambition.