So if you're looking for pergola ideas but aren't in the mood to flesh out some money on a new backyard feature — here's how ...

Work has begun to repair a 19th Century wooden pier. The 689ft (210m) pier at Sharpness Docks, Gloucestershire, opened in 1874 with the docks and some of its 36ft (11m) wooden legs are original.

Whether you have suffered from flooding, a burst pipe, or simply have a very damp spot in your home, when wood gets wet you ...