DIY News Stories

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.

B&Q have launched their Decorate for Less campaign today in an effort to get people to do a spot of DIY, even if they don't think they can afford it.

People who are wanting to save a little money this spring by planting their own vegetables are being warned that one brand plants is in fact making the humble carrot more expensive than ever.

The Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Milliband will be announcing the details of “green Loans” for home-owners this week. The government will be offering loans to people who install environmental products, such as solar panels or insulation.

The AA is to come to the rescue of home-owners, as it already does for drivers, by helping out with home emergencies and DIY tasks.

A recent report in The Times newspaper has revealed that despite the Government's boiler scrappage scheme, householders are still receiving huge variations in quotes for replacements.

Nearly 8000 people signed an online petition on Facebook to keep the new paint scheme at the Citadel Station in Carlisle after it was made over by Homebase for one of their ads.

TV interior designer Linda Barker has made a suggestion to budding DIYers to keep a mood board of all their ideas before deciding what approach to take in their house makeover.