The BBC recently reported that UK DIY chain Homebase has been sold by its owner Home Retail Group to Australian retail giant Wesfarmers for £340m (A$705m; $485.2m). Wesfarmers already owns Bunnings – one of Australia’s largest suppliers of outdoor living and DIY products. The 265 UK Homebase sites will be rebranded under the Bunnings banner […]
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Homebase bought by Australia’s Wesfarmers for £340m
February 16th, 2016 
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January 3rd, 2014 admin For independent builders and DIYers, sanding down materials is a task that takes time, precision and effort. Hand sanding is an easily available and cheap way to produce a finished piece, however it does have its negative points. It takes a long time to achieve the desired effect, for DIYers and especially for Independent builders, […]
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Tags: Belt Sander, Disc Sander, DIY Sanding The Benefits of Stepping up to Electric, Drywall Sander, electric sander, independent builders and DIYers, Orbital Sander, Random Orbital Sander, sanding down, The Fein Multimaster, Types of Electric Sanders and Their Benefits Comments Off on DIY Sanding The Benefits of Stepping up to ElectricMorrisons teams up with B&Q for new Store
August 8th, 2013 admin A pioneering new outlet is destined for Staffordshire that will see a DIY store combine with a supermarket. B&Q and Morrisons will joine forces in a combined facility in Meir Park. If the venture is given planning permission it will represent fresh competition for neighbouring supermarkets Tesco and Aldi. At the moment, the site is […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, DIY News, DIY Stores, Garden Centres, Home Improvements Tags: B&Q, Blog About DIY, DIY blog, DIY store UK, DIY trade news, DIY UK, Do It Yourself, Morrisons teams up with B&Q for new Store, UK news Comments Off on Morrisons teams up with B&Q for new StoreSponsored Video: Polycell – ‘No More Unsightly Cracks’
May 30th, 2013 admin The new advert from Polycell ‘No More Unsightly Cracks’. Our new Quick Drying Polyfilla Spray helps repairs hairline cracks with one quick and easy application.
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February 22nd, 2013 admin Part 1 of 3 – Preparation If you’re not too well-acquainted with DIY, laying a new floor can seem like an impossible task. But don’t give up yet! This three-part guide will teach even total DIY novices how to lay laminate flooring by breaking the job up into small, manageable stages, and explaining them in […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: a Knocking Block, carpet underlay, concrete subfloor, Cork expansion strips, DIY, DIY blog, DIY novices, DIY Tips, Drill, fibreboard underlay, Fine-toothed saw, Fine-toothed saw/ Jigsaw with appropriate laminate blade, Floor Spacers, Floormaker, hammer, High Performance Underlay, How to Lay Laminate Flooring, Jigsaw, laminate blade, laminate flooring, laying a new floor, locking system, measuring the room, moisture resistance, nails, Pencil and Ruler, Pipe covers and Rosettes, Polyfoam underlay, Preparation, price, Protective knee pads, Pull Bar, Scotia edging, screws, style, subfloor, Tape measure, texture, thickness, Threshold strip – T Bar or Reducer, Underlay, wood subfloor Comments Off on How to Lay Laminate FlooringEasy fixes for four common plumbing problems
October 6th, 2012 admin It’s at this time of the year that you should really be asking yourself a few questions about your home. Do I have adequate boiler cover? Is my home energy efficient enough and can I tackle any simple plumbing problems that may arise? With summer coming to an end and the cooler months coming up […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: blocked loo, Blog About DIY, boiler cover, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blog UK, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, drain cleaner, Easy fixes for four common plumbing problems, energy efficient, Fixing a leaky tap, home diy, plumber, plumbing, plumbing problems, UK, Unclogging a sink, water mains Comments Off on Easy fixes for four common plumbing problemsFind a Cutting Disc for Metal
June 14th, 2012 admin There are many different tasks which can be performed at home safely, even if at first they might seem rather intense, or potentially dangerous. Well, it needs to be noted that pretty much very example of DIY could be dangerous if you were not properly trained or protected before beginning said task, but as long […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, Building Firms, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements, Tool Manufacturers Tags: abrasives, Blog About DIY, buy online, cutting discs, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY Tips, home decorating, home diy, metal discs, noble abrasives, Tools Comments Off on Find a Cutting Disc for MetalRugby Star’s Tiling Challenge Goes Viral
May 14th, 2012 admin Former international rugby player Lewis Moody M.B.E was called upon to test Elastoplast’s new Extra Tough plaster and it proved a huge success! The ex-rugby captain and part-time DIY guru has become a viral hit after taking on a Vertical Tiling challenge. The 33-year-old has turned into a huge sensation on YouTube after being videoed […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, Building Firms, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: bathroom, Blog About DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY product, DIY skills, Elastoplast, Elastoplast plaster, Extra Tough plaster, grout, kitchen, Lewis Moody, new, plaster, Rugby Star, tiling, UK, vertical tiling, Vertical Tiling Challenge, viral hit Comments Off on Rugby Star’s Tiling Challenge Goes ViralCheap DIY tips to improve your home
May 4th, 2012 admin Add value to your property with affordable home DIY projects It’s a buyer’s market which means that selling a house can be really tough competition. With few buyers out there, you need to make your property as attractive as possible for a quick sale with attractive returns. The best news yet: your competitive edge may […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, Building Firms, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Garden Centres, Home Improvements Tags: B&Q, back garden, bathroom, Blog About DIY, decking, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY Store, DIY Tips, doors, front door, garden design, hedges, home decorating ideas, home improvement, Homebase, interior design, lawns, lounge, painting, painting and decorating, paintwork, paving, redecorate, terrace, wallpaper, wallpapering Comments Off on Cheap DIY tips to improve your homePitch Your DIY Idea in BBC Dragons’ Den
February 26th, 2012 admin Popular BBC TV programme ‘Dragon’s Den’ has laid down the challenge to prospective DIY business people to pitch for bundles of the entrepreneurs cash in the new series. The BBC are looking for people with innovative DIY and garden ideas to take part in the forthcoming show. It’s a great chance for business people to […]
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