Homes

They say where there's smoke there's fire. But when it comes to electrical fires, you don't always see the smoke. By the time you do, it's too late and the flames are already climbing up behind your walls. I was up north a couple of weeks ago.

Creating a coherent, stylish outdoor space requires a detailed plan

Keep travel memories alive by working them into your decor

Helen Chesnut >F3

Their compact nature and tolerance of a wide range of growing conditions makes them perfect for building wreaths, popping them in the smallest spots imaginable, bringing them inside for short spells and pairing with plants that are not their kind.

Mike Holmes >E2

A soot-clogged flue can lead to smoke in the home, or even a full-scale inferno

1990s star Vanilla Ice and his crew revamp couple's home for TV show

Home buying is a big purchase - think ahead to avoid buyer remorse

Begonia changes its colour depending on the light conditions