DIY and hardware stores have been classed as essential retailers and therefore will be allowed to continue trading during the latest round of restrictions that will see all non-essential retailers close.
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DIY News, Offers and Reviews
News, articles and reviews on home improvement, decor and smart home tech - plus occasional offers and discounts.
With another bank holiday weekend fast approaching many Brits will be turning their attention to a DIY project. According to a nationwide poll, today (May 2nd) at 2.30pm is the most popular time to start a project before the May bank holiday gets underway.
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Fear of making costly mistakes or ending up with disappointing results can often mean home decorating jobs are left on the to-do list.
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Black Friday has become synonymous with cut-price deals – but one retailer is pulling out of the annual event.
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Baking and knitting are no match for painting when it comes to finding out the UK's favourite craft hobby.
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It's last place you'd find a car – but the garage often becomes a dumping ground for everything else that doesn't fit in the house.
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When it comes to making a house a home, it seems there's just one method: a fresh lick of paint.
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As turning junk to treasure becomes a national pastime, TV presenter Max McMurdo has some advice on the best way to upcycle.
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Summer's here – and just in case Britain is able to bask in glorious sunshine for more than two consecutive days, here are some ways to keep your home cool.
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The largest company to enter the UK home energy market for 15 years has arrived armed with a new smart heating control system.
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A price comparison website has warned that major DIY improvements could invalidate home insurance policies.
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Retirement housebuilder McCarthy and Stone is inviting people across the country to celebrate the heritage skills of older people throughout its developments across a number of regions in June and July.
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Dragon's Den entrepreneur Peter Jones is backing a new portable gas stove described as the must-have gadget of the summer.
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A well-kept garden can add up to £2,000 in value to a British home, according to new research.
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It's often easier to throw broken or damaged items away and buy new ones – but now you don't have to.
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With 134 days until Halloween, it is the perfect time to plant your pumpkin seeds in preparation for harvesting and carving by October 31.
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A third Bunnings Warehouse store has opened in the UK and Ireland following the Australian firm's takeover of Homebase.
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With Father's Day rapidly approaching, time is running out to get some last minute gifts – but here are some top gift ideas for those DIY-mad dads.
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They've been a huge success in Europe. Now Dynamic Frames is bringing their MyLittleDavinci range of picture frames to the UK.
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It's one of the most important rooms in your home – but three out of four Brits are unhappy with their bathrooms.
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Slightly more sunshine and lighter evenings can only mean one thing – summer is on the way!
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Britons take an average of just 37 minutes and three attempts to try their hand at a DIY task before giving up, according to new research.
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Since it was established in 1949, Lego has become one of the world's biggest brands. But while it is famous for its miniature construction sets, it's now becoming part of everyday home improvement – as these images show.
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The DIY habits of the UK have been exposed, with a new survey revealing the top gardeners are in the south and the best electricians can be found in Scotland and Wales.
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Upcyclists keen to give a piece of furniture a worn-in look can find the exact style they're looking for – in a tin of paint.
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