Q: I want to put several posts in my backyard to erect a six-foot privacy screen. I want to set the posts in concrete for strength. How do I go about this? A: There are a couple of things you need to ...

Millions of do-it-yourself home improvement and landscaping projects are about to get underway this spring. There’s plenty of inspiration for outdoor spaces. A brick path from Houzz. A parterre in ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Never waste a good crisis. The maxim — a favourite of politicians — applies to home improvers too. Those forced ...