Our gardens are multifunctional, versatile spaces that need to serve as everything from relaxed outdoor dining areas to kids’ play zones. Incorporating some clever backyard landscaping ideas will divide the space into its distinct purposes. It’s a design trick that’s regularly used in home design, yet all too often overlooked in the garden. Not only will these outdoor rooms organize your backyard, but you’ll find yourself using the spaces more. Even the smallest of yards can have its own miniature oasis added to give it a secret garden feel – perhaps a hidden seating area with a bench beneath a rose-covered pergola....

As it is with all our reviews, the questions we’re seeking answers are standard: what sort of performance will an RTX 3090 Ti give, and what sort of gains are we looking at over an RTX 3090. Specifications Specifications On paper, the RTX 3090 Ti looks nearly identical to the original RTX 3090 but, naturally, the card has been given some rather obvious tweaks and tunings that are part and parcel with every AIB partner card....

As part of the partnership, Google will be investing US$450 million (~RM1.9 billion) in ADT. This equates to 6.6% of the latter’s shares. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of the year, which we’re already in. And as a result of the partnership, ADT will also be selling Google Nest products, while ADT products will benefit from Google’s machine learning tech. In its announcement, Google says that the coming together of both companies’ tech will mean fewer false alarms for users, while providing more ways for users to get notified of alarm events....

Our roundup includes Halloween decorating that’s both spooky and stylish. And, as you would expect, we have outdoor Halloween decor and ideas for indoors, too. Halloween decoration ideas Halloween decoration ideas ‘It’s so easy to take your fall decor and repurpose it for Halloween,’ says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief, Homes & Gardens. ‘I usually go full force for fall, then slowly add Halloween decorations to my existing wreaths, pumpkins, and so on, until my house looks really festive....

Aside from MediaTek which is the very company that supplied the Dimensity 1000+ processor for the V40, HONOR has mentioned several U.S companies inside the list including AMD, Intel, and Microsoft who have provided processors and software for its laptops. Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Sony have also agreed to partner with the company. There is also Qualcomm in the list which seems to be a sign that HONOR may no longer be affected by the sanctions on its former parent company, Huawei by the United States....

When looking at how to cut energy bills, knowing how to work out how much an appliance is costing you is a vital skill that can help you make the most informed decisions on how to save money at home. Here, we look at the average costs associated with an electric heater and talk to experts to find out how you can work it out easily at home. How much does it cost to run an electric heater?...

Around one-third of our entire lifetimes are estimated to be spent in bed, which makes frequent washing a necessity for an always-fresh bed. But you might be wondering just how often this should be for good hygiene. Great laundry room ideas will make laundering easy, and this is the answer to how often bedsheets should be going into the washing machine. How often should you change your bedsheets? How often should you change your bedsheets?...

SAD can cause irritability, lethargy and lack of interest in everyday activities, and as a lot of us are confined to a more limited space than in usual life it’s vital to check up on your own mental health and give yourself the best shot at health and happiness. We’ve rounded up some tips and tricks to help you create a productive and harmonizing home office space in order to ward off the winter blues....

It is often said that first impressions are everything, so it’s worth paying particular attention to your front porch. It is, after all, the first thing people will see as they enter your home. Porches date back to Ancient Greece and were originally designed as a row of columns on the outside of a building in order to add a feeling of grandeur and give protection from the weather. Now they are more likely to be a covered area attached to the house or a raised space that extends around the entire property....

Regarded as a ‘superfood’, this highly-nutritious vegetable is high in fiber and packed with vitamins. Beets, or beetroot, contain more iron than most other vegetables, including spinach. So, keep yourself fighting fit and learn how to grow beets as part of your vegetable garden ideas. How to grow beets – where and when to grow them How to grow beets – where and when to grow them Beets are a root vegetable that hail from the same family as chard and spinach....

According to Marie Kondo, you determine how your feel about an item if you select a piece individually and quietly ask yourself if it sparks joy. The feeling of joy is personal, so there is no generic answer that works for everybody. However, she explains the feelings as ‘a little thrill, as if the cells in your body are slowly rising.’ This is the book storage idea your home has been waiting for, but what does it involve?...

Whether you’re planning to use it as centerpiece for a fall party or as an unexpected alternative to a planter on your front porch, this easy and on-trend craft is a must-have part of your Halloween decorating repertoire. ‘Pumpkin vases are a fun autumnal alternative to a classic vase,’ says Amelia Christoffers, floral stylist at Bloom & Wild (opens in new tab). Here’s the step-by-step to help you create your own....

This quintessential and nostalgic English garden style that we associate with pretty thatched cottages can, in fact, suit any type of property. Romantic, pretty and effervescent, cottage garden design is adaptable for the country, town or city garden. This traditional style has remained popular and has become a mix of modern plants and old-fashioned favorites. See: Cottage garden ideas - inspiration for plants, layouts and more What is a cottage style garden?...