Southern Water wants to ban businesses from washing cars and filling pools, the first order like this in 20 years. Here’s what it means, and when we’ll know.
It’s not hosepipe use that’s illegal, it’s connecting one to the mains, and even then exemptions apply. Nine water companies are now restricted UK-wide. Here’s why, what’s really banned, and how it compares to 1976.
Turns whatever you’ve collected in the water butt into real, usable pressure for the garden — no more decanting by watering can. Here’s our full verdict on the Gardena rain barrel pump.
The VonHaus submersible water pump clears a flooded cellar or garage when it matters, and moves water from the rain barrel the rest of the time. Here’s our full verdict.
The Blucky pressure washer runs from a bucket instead of the mains, so a hosepipe ban doesn’t stop you cleaning the car or watering the garden. Here’s our full hands-on verdict.
Moorland fires have burned over 18,600 hectares this year, and the fire service fighting them is running on retained crews, mutual aid, and reservoirs running dry. Here’s what it means for your own home.
Wildfire risk is growing across the UK. Which areas are most at risk, how to get warnings, what to do if caught outdoors, and how to protect your household from smoke.