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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DIY Sanding The Benefits of Stepping up to Electric


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, […]
Morrisons teams up with B&Q for new Store


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 […]
Sponsored Video: Polycell – ‘No More Unsightly Cracks’


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.
Easy fixes for four common plumbing problems


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 […]
Pitch Your DIY Idea in BBC Dragons’ Den


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 […]