The best Homes and Gardens shows

The Ideal Home Show

When and where? 20 March - 13 April 2009; Earls Court, London.

Why visit? The theme? Don't move - improve! The aim? Organisers of the 2009 show hope they can inspire people to fall in love with their homes all over again. And in keeping with the zeitgeist, there'll be plenty of live demonstrations and interactive exhibitions aimed at showing us how to reduce the cost of living and ensure our homes are as eco-friendly as possible. Also look out for the celebrity kitchen theatre and super-indulgent beauty treatments area. (Well, it's not just your home that deserves a little TLC, is it?)

Further information: Tickets cost £14 on weekdays; £16 at weekends. To find out more, go to www.idealhomeshow.co.uk.