As we are coming into summer, it's time to shake off those winter blues, fire up the old barbecue and invite friends round. To help get your place ready for entertaining outside, we give you 40 idea-packed pages that tell you all you need to know about everything from outdoor speakers to courtyard paving. But it isn't just the outside, we also have a low-cost kitchen makeover to inspire.

If you prefer to drive the grill than hang up the frills, we have 34 recipes, covering everything from mini pies to seafood, pasta and jellies ... just the ticket for those hot summer days.

The kids haven't been forgotten, either, with a fantastic billycart to make, or our guide to drawing futuristic robots.

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