DIY News Stories

The co-founder of the successful Poundland stores has revealed that the chain is to open a number of mid-range stores focusing on kitchenware, electrical, hardware and garden and leisure items.

The Ideal Home Show is launching a search for the UK's Home Baker of the Year by asking people to send in their best recipe and a picture of the finished item, before anyone eats it!

Homebase have taken another step in their Transforming the Nation Campaign by asking their customers to nominate a project for transformation.

Wickes has developed a new range of high quality paints that combine excellent covering power with a flawless, professional finish.

The government is calling for garden centres and DIY stores to stop selling peat based compost within the next ten years.

A recent increase in the number of properties going on the market may limit increases in house prices according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Research from Pilkington EnergyKare has found that 76% of would be home-owners now rate energy efficiency as an important factor when buying a home.

Plans by the Government to provide land for local communities to build gardens has been announced this week. The Environment Secretary Hilary Benn, revealed the plans to allow communities to set up gardens on underused land and to let gardeners sell the produce which isn't eaten, through local markets and shops.

Tesco's have launched a new range of DIY gardening equipment for children. The sets include mini tools, aprons and gloves from as little as £3. Seed kits can also be purchased, complete with instructions on how to grow their own flowers and vegetables.

DIYers and builders thinking of employing the latest building methods in the construction of their new home may want to think again as it has emerged that insurers are very wary of timber construction.