Derek Uchman News Today

From mashing potatoes to checking meat temperature, here's a selection of gadgets that will make things easier and more fun in the kitchen

For gardeners, autumn means pruning, chopping and sawing but help is at hand with the latest high-tech machines

Owning an allotment is a privilege that comes with the chance to have fresh fruit and vegetables and to socialise with like-minded people  

Smart lighting allows the colour and ambience of a room to be changed through an app or by voice control and now there are lots to choose from

Spring cleaning is easier with gadgets like steam cleaners, vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaners from Vax, Tefal, Russell Hobbs and Roomba.