Category: DIY news
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German DIY enthusiast walls himself up in cellar
Er… this is definitely one to file under “how not to do it.” Reports are emerging of a DIY enthusiast in Germany who walled himself into his own cellar.
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Tools at the ready – it’s National Maintenance Week
Now there’s really no excuse for ignoring those jobs you’ve been meaning to tackle for ages, because this week is National Maintenance Week.
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Older men encouraged to socialise – in sheds
Here’s a story we love – about a Staffordshire charity that hopes to help older men lead a more social and active life by practising existing DIY skills or learning new ones.
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When watching paint dry is a dream come true
Have you ever wondered how a DIY firm tests out its products to check they do what they say on the tin? Or to find out how long a power tool operates before its battery needs recharging?
Tagged as: Wickes
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Retro chic – or design crime?
It just goes to show how one person’s chic retro throwback is another’s horrific design crime. A survey by a mortgage lender has found that design fads of previous decades still haunt the homes of the UK – but isn’t that supposed to be a good thing?
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B&Q launches Community Week
DIY giant B&Q is demystifying the art of do it yourself with a series of events around the country to help us all brush up on our skills.
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Are you one of the 20 per cent of DFY-ers?
Four-fifths of British homeowners are prepared to have a crack at basic DIY – but the remaining fifth would far rather it was DFY (Done For You) by calling in a tradesman or woman, according to an insurance company.
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Older people warned to avoid doorstep home improvement scams
A seasonal campaign aims to raise awareness among older and vulnerable people about doorstep scammers offering fraudulent home improvement deals.
Tagged as: DIY advice
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B&Q’s DIY classes pull in the crowds
A Staffordshire DIY store that has organised classes for customers has seen 80 people sign up to have a go, according to local newspaper reports.
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Will Christmas launch a new generation of young DIYers?
A construction kit could be the top UK toy this Christmas, according to retailers – which must be great news for the next generation of DIYers.
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