DIY shopper struggles to climb through car window after he tied a load of wooden panels to the roof

Fenced out! DIY shopper struggles to climb through car window after jamming doors shut when he tied a load of wooden panels to the roof Baz Caney watched on as man struggled to find a way to get into this Ford Focus  The man had tied five fence panels on top of his car and … Read more

Brilliant DIY videos show how to make a Louis Vuitton tote bag for just $45

A handful of viral TikTok videos are breaking down how to make a Louis Vuitton bag at home for just $45. The videos don’t show how to make a knockoff version of the designer brand’s totes — which is illegal in the US under federal trademark law — but rather demonstrate how to make a unique … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon’s first haircut of 2021 as Scotland’s salons, DIY stores and garden centres reopen

Getting my HolyROOTS done! Nicola Sturgeon enjoys her first haircut of the year at Edinburgh salon as Scotland’s hairdressers, DIY stores and garden centres reopen after lockdown First Minister visited Edinburgh’s Beehive Hair and Make-up for appointment She praised today as a ‘happy day’ as easing of restrictions gets under way Hairdressers in England cannot reopen … Read more

Britons spend big at garden centres and DIY stores over Easter

Britons to spend an extra £290m at garden centres and DIY stores this Easter weekend By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 2 April 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 2 April 2021 Britons will spend an extra £290m at garden centres and DIY stores this Easter weekend.  Forecasters at the Centre for … Read more

DIY claims for mis-sold pensions could save you thousands in fees

Victims of mis-sold pensions are being advised they might be better off making a claim themselves rather than going through a third party. New figures reveal that DIY claims stand a good chance of success – saving thousands of pounds in commission that might have otherwise gone to claim management companies or law firms acting … Read more

Personal trainer and mother-of-three says menopause pilates and budget DIY facials keep her youthful

This is what 56 looks like: Personal trainer and mother-of-three says menopause pilates and budget DIY facials keep her youthful Lisa Webster, who lives in Essex, co-founded fitness website kalipilates.co.uk She said that menopause pilates and insomnia busters keep her looking youthful She also uses a facial toning device three times a week for five … Read more

Home-working trend will continue to benefit DIY firms, says analyst

The DIY and home improvement boom should give a tailwind to some shares this year as people continue to work from home and lockdown restrictions ease slowly, according to a fund manager and analysts. On Monday, B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisher revealed bumper sales over the past year, as lockdown fuelled a surge in DIY and … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Kingfisher cashes in on the lockdown DIY craze

MARKET REPORT: B&Q owner Kingfisher enjoys a 44% profits rise as 18 to 34-year-olds join in the lockdown DIY craze By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 22 March 2021 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 22 March 2021 The DIY craze that began during the first lockdown turbo-charged sales at B&Q-owner Kingfisher. The … Read more

DIY man drills through a copper central heating pipe in Norfolk

Don’t do it yourself! Moment DIY dunce creates an unwanted water feature after drilling through pipe A DIY novice was treating woodworm on the floorboards at his Norfolk home  The man was using a drill to screw down floorboards onto the wooden joists  Unfortunately, the person who installed his central heating made a mistake  The … Read more

Mum shares the miracle DIY laundry tablets she uses to replace detergent and stain remover

The laundry tablet recipe that could replace detergent AND stain remover forever A mum-of-two has revealed her ‘miracle’ DIY laundry tablet recipe on TikTok Carolina McCauley said it can be used instead of detergent and stain remover She combines items like baking soda, Borax, water and Oxy Bleach into a paste You can then store … Read more