Is your local B&Q open? DIY store reopens 155 stores

More than half of B&Q stores have reopened to DIY enthusiasts looking to spruce up their homes and gardens during the pandemic lockdown. The DIY chain opened 14 stores over the weekend to test the waters, then opened a further 61 on Wednesday and another 80 today. Now, 155 of the retailer’s 297 stores are open … Read more

People share their DIY disasters as they attempt home improvements during lockdown

Should have waited for a professional! People reveal their DIY fails after trying to do home improvements during lockdown People from all over the world are sharing their recent DIY fails on social media Many have started home improvement projects they’d been putting off for ages But it didn’t go too well for some, causing … Read more

Experts reveal how lockdown could be relaxed – with DIY stores and garden centres opened first

Garden centres and DIY stores should the first businesses to reopen fully as the lockdown is relaxed, according to a panel of distinguished experts. Home improvement, decorating and gardening could help revive the economy and give families a much-needed boost as they emerge from the restrictions which have had a devastating financial impact, the Mail … Read more