Want to find out more about food, stay healthy, live more ethically or manage your money? Want to get more from your garden, find great products or be inspired? Here are some useful websites

Homes and gardens

www.mujionline.co.uk. Because Muji goods are so clean and simply designed, you don't need to see them in a shop; what you see is what you get

www.nigelsecostore.com. Environmentally friendly products for sustainable living, including recycled products, organic products, green products, and eco-friendly products and gifts. Not dull and worthy but funky, with the personal touch from Nigel and his blog.

www.labourandwait.co.uk. Classic homewares items, the kind you may remember your granny using.

www.thelinenpress.co.uk. Crisp linen sheets plus nightwear, fabric and cushions.

www.manufactum.co.uk.'The good things in life still exist' - good solid household items.

www.plantstuff.com 'Passionate about homes, gardens and outdoor life'.

www.ablegardener.co.uk Garden accessories for less able gardeners.

www.theurbangarden.co.uk/. Gorgeous accessories – 'everything you need to enjoy your outdoor space' (except plants).

Red tape

'Public services all in one place'. Basically, if it involves interaction with a public body, it's on www.direct.gov.uk.

Property

www.houseprices.co.uk Find out the selling price for properties where you live - or an area you want to move to. Just type in the postcode or district, and see a list of recent sales, plus a map of property prices in that area. Useful to get an idea of what your home is worth, or how you'd have to spend on another one.

Energy

Find out how much you could save by switching supplier, and let www.uswitch.com handle the changeover. As well as gas and aelctricity, you can research broadband packages, mobile phone tariffs and current accounts.

Managing money

www.moneysavingexpert.com Set up by financial journalist Martin Lewis, this site is dedicated to helping you save money. You'll find features on booking cheap flights, cutting credit-card rates, getting compensation from banks, as well as debt advice. There are great discussion boards too.

www.moneyfacts.co.uk An independent and unbiased website to help you to make informed decisions on your personal finances.

www.moneysupermarket.com Shop around for financial products here, where you can easily compare rates.

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