These eco houses are beautiful inside and out – and each has an extraordinary location, too. Most, as you would expect, nestle within natural surroundings, but we have chosen one eco house that is in one of the world’s biggest cities, and another that is within easy reach of New York, too. There are links out to the designers, architects or companies involved in their design – we highly recommend visiting their sites to see more of their astounding projects… but only after you have browsed our list....

‘Both are great paints but differ depending on what sort of finish you are looking for. Estate emulsion will give a chalkier and more authentic finish. Modern emulsion will give you a higher sheen than Estate, but will be harder wearing, and will ultimately last longer’, explains Michael Rolland, interiors expert and managing director at The Paint Shed (opens in new tab). Ultimately, when deciding between Estate emulsion vs Modern emulsion, it’s not which Farrow & Ball (opens in new tab) paint finish is best overall, but which is best for you and your decorating requirements....

Whether you choose exotic stone countertops or feature it on walls, floors or sanitaryware, it’s a look that is timeless and will bring instant wow-factor to your scheme. Use pale stones for understated glamor, or darker hues to add richness and stand-out appeal. We asked bathroom experts for their take on this look – and how to get the very best results. For more beautiful bathroom ideas, don’t miss our dedicated page....

Historically, fireplaces were the sole heating source and could be found in nearly every room of the home. With the advent of central heating, the need for fires quickly declined with many being boxed in or removed. While today we still depend on central heating for our warmth, there is something irresistible about the comforting welcome offered by living room fireplace ideas. ‘A fireplace is more than a piece of furniture or an architectural decision,’ explains Monique Tollgard, founder of Tollgard (opens in new tab)....

What we mean by that is that Galax’s packaging designs show the RTX 4070 logo prominently displayed at the front of the box, while the RTX 4070 Ti markings are also clear on the sides. For another matter, the markings are only being applied to the brand’s Ex Gamer White and SG White Editions of the cards. As pointed out by Videocardz, the mismatching of the markings are almost certainly mistakes made by its graphics designer and these mistakes have remained consistent by the brand over the past several weeks....

Geely’s partnership with Foxconn, well-known as a major Apple supplier, would involve them providing contract manufacturing for other carmakers. According to Reuters, the companies would each have a 50% stake in a venture that will also provide automakers with consulting services on electric vehicle (EV) technologies. News reports indicate that Apple itself is likely to launch a self-driving electric vehicle by 2024. Earlier in the week, Geely announced that it was linking up with Baidu to design and manufacture electric vehicles....

In terms of features, things are pretty basic right now. You have a pencil, a pen, a marker, a chalk and an eraser. You can pick your colour for each tool, and that’s about it. But you’ll be able to save your sketches to your Google account, which then allows you to continue your doodles on your phone. You can even export them as a PNG file. Interestingly, you can even access it from a browser that isn’t Chrome....

Top of the shops were the compact disc and anything from the Next Home catalogue. Early adopters embraced loft living and while not everyone could spend ‘A Year in Provence’ (as promoted in Peter Mayle’s bestseller) a preponderance of terracotta, wrought iron and linen meant we could live as if we had. Contributing writers included the likes of Jeffrey Archer, Paula Yates and Valerie Singleton. Perrier, Ernesto & Julio Gallo and, alarmingly, Benson & Hedges held prime ad positions....

Then as now too, we think it is important that, aside from the custom tweaks and modifications provided by each AIB partner, all RTX 4080 cards listed here are based on the same AD103 Ada Lovelace GPU, the same 16GB GDDR6X graphics memory and 22.4Gbps memory bandwidth, 256-bit memory bus, as well as the 3rd generation RT Cores and 4th generation Tensor Cores. ASUS ASUS Since we’ve already covered this in an earlier report, you can read about it in more detail there....

There are a few excellent cleaning tips that can help you start decorating with mirrors without ugly residue marks marring your home decor. Whether you use traditional cleaners or regular household hacks, it is essential when it comes to removing stickers and cleaning a mirror without streaks to use the right techniques to avoid irreparable damage. Here, cleaning experts have explained different methods of removing stickers from mirrors so you can restore their flawless reflection....

Chris Scott, Joint MD, Mascot Bespoke (opens in new tab), says: ‘Wet rooms are now a staple feature of most luxury developments and refurbishments. Well-travelled clients, often time-poor, are looking to recreate that five-star luxury hotel spa experience within their own homes.’ So how much does it cost to install a wet room? As with all other bathroom ideas, installation costs for wet rooms really depend on how much reworking of pipework is needed, whether new drainage needs installing, the awkwardness of the configuration of the room, and its size, fittings and finishes....

‘Succulents are a popular houseplant choice mainly because they don’t require as much maintenance as other plants on the market,’ says Desmond Brosnan of Brosnan Landscape Gardening (opens in new tab). ‘In saying this, they do require some basic attention to keep them alive and thriving.’ Here’s everything you need to know to ace your turn at this entry-level house plant. How to care for succulents How to care for succulents...

Here, we look at the best ways to get rid of weeds – in flower beds, kitchen gardens and in lawns – so that your very best garden ideas can shine through as you intended. What kills weeds permanently? What kills weeds permanently? What kills weeds permanently is removing their roots entirely from the soil and putting in measures to stop the roots of new weeds taking hold. Effective weed disposal is just as important....