For many, weeks in lockdown spent staring at the same ceiling cracks and dated decor is enough to spark a desire to carry out home improvements. Few, however, will go as far as Emma Meese who this month revealed she bought an abandoned ‘crack den’ in Cardiff last inhabited by squatters and transformed it into … Read more
A slew of celebrities, including Jessie J, have been cutting their own hair during the coronavirus pandemic. And Ulrika Jonsson appeared to try her own hand at a DIY home makeover on Wednesday night. In a collection of candid before and after bathroom selfies, the presenter, 53, joked: ‘Pretty sure the (wo)manual says DON’T CUT YOUR OWN … Read more
Furious parents have hit out at online lessons for children working from home, with some claiming teachers are only doing the register and reading stories over Zoom. The outcry comes after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson admitted yesterday children could stay home until after the February half-term. Mr Williamson stressed he wants ‘schools to be closed … Read more
Screwfix and B&Q owner Kingfisher celebrates DIY boom amid the pandemic with sales soaring 16.9% By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 22:03 GMT, 12 January 2021 | Updated: 22:03 GMT, 12 January 2021 Bored stay-at-home workers mean DIY sales are still booming Bored stay-at-home workers mean DIY sales are still booming, … Read more
‘This is the best hack I’ve ever seen’: How you can transform old sauce bottles and jars into Instagram-worthy vases and decor – with stunning results Thousands are upcycling unwanted glass jars and bottles from around the house The crafty trend has been seen circling on both Facebook and TikTok The fun process involves painting … Read more
From shabby to stylish: DIY mum-of-three transforms her small bathroom into an on-trend space with a splash of paint and clever shelving An Australian mum has shared images of her DIY bathroom transformation With a lick of paint, the dull room was transformed into a modern space Mum Taryn simply painted the back wall black … Read more
PizzaExpress has launched its own DIY pizza delivery kits after lockdown forced it to close its restaurants – but only Margherita and American Hot are on the menu. The restaurant chain shut hundreds of branches when England was plunged into its third Covid-19 lockdown this week, with all bars, eateries and non-essential shops closed. Though restaurants … Read more
Britain’s first coronavirus lockdown brought greater equality to family households as men took on more chores and childcare – but it appears they have slipped back into old habits since restrictions were lifted. Lockdown habits including lie-ins and late-night TV binges faded away as rules were eased in summer – and women were left to … Read more
How Covid changed Britain: WFH is STILL on the rise as people spend more time gardening, doing DIY and watching TV – but we are not sleeping as much as in the first lockdown Time study shows that many habits have lingered from the first Covid lockdown Britons are still spending more time gardening, doing … Read more
The year of the DIY mince pie! Britons are baking nearly twice as many of the traditional Christmas treats this year Britons are baking nearly twice as many mince pies this year as they did in 2019 Sales of home baking ingredients are up 100 per cent this pre-Christmas season Rise in demand for shortcrust … Read more