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    Summer essentials

    Make the most of the warmer weather with our guide to outdoor cooking, weekend adventures and more.

Summer food and drinks

The warmer weather means longer evenings and what better time to take the entertaining outside? Be ready with this guide to summer food and drinks.

Outdoor cooking

Make the most of long days and balmy nights and take your mealtimes outside.

Keeping cool

Looking for some relief from the heat? We've tested air-conditioners and fans of all types so you can choose how to cool with confidence.

Sun safety

Everything you need to know about staying safe in the sun, from choosing the right kind of sunscreen to getting the best shade cloth.

The great outdoors

Want to get out and explore the natural world? We can help you be prepared for the outdoor life.

Lovely gardens

Backyard pools

Cooling off in your own pool is a great way to beat the heat, but safety and maintenance can be concerns.