Hallowed beer

My first foray into reviewing alcoholic beverages, this is a heavy metal beer that gets Robinson's Brewery 6% (should have been 6.66% really) "Belgian and British". Vocalist and modern Renaissance man Bruce ...

The Swiss Army Knife and Why I Don’t Leave the House Without It

It’s the classic bit of DIY that all of us have tried at one time or another, that may or may not have resulted in disaster! Putting up a shelf properly is the rite of passage for any DIYer, but putting it up straight is another matter altogether…

One of the hottest things right now are camper vans. “Van Life” culture has gone from the realm of crusty hippy types and aging couples who dress the same, to just about anyone who fancies travelling around at their own pace. Fancy waking up with the perfect view and ...

Please welcome the newest member of the Duncton Gates clan, ginger cuddles in physical form...

Tygra! Not the name I would have immediately chosen, apparently it's from Thundercats, which I don't remember watching. 

But the real question is: what does owning a cat teach you abo ...

Happy New Year! I promise to post more often in 2026. 

Far from being the implacable and inscrutable face of our impending doom, there's a branch of robots that just get on with one of the least pleasant jobs in the garden. 

I don't know about you, but I hate ...

Wotcha, 

A huge turnup for the books this week, a personal friend (and all-out lovable Exeter business mogul) has partnered with yours truly to develop of truly fantastic garden in the ancient port town of Topsham. 

We've got lots planned for this space. Planting, landscap ...

Thinking of switching to cordless? Discover why battery powered tools are the futu ...