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Spring bank holiday opening times for B&Q, Homebase and Wickes

Sophia Barnes, of Sleaford, during the project to create a garden for a women's refuge.

Construction a life changer for domestic abuse survivor Sophia

B&Q and Screwfix will open more than 100 new stores this year

B&Q and Screwfix plan to open more than 100 new stores this year

Drivers are being warned not to attempt a new TikTok craze of attempting to defrost a car windscreen with WD-40.

Drivers warned to avoid this TikTok hack to defrost car windscreen

Best cordless drills: DIY with hammer drills, combi and impact drills

Which is the best cordless drill for at-home DIY?

Wilko has announced the launch of its first ever Click and Collect service which allows shoppers to pick up everyday essentials”via one convenient trip”.

Wilko announces launch of first ever Click and Collect service

Aldi has launched a new energy saving home range to help customers save money

Aldi launch new energy saving home range to help customers save money

A pair of tastefully posed Christmas crackers at The Ivy in the Lanes

Expert shares tips how to have an eco-friendly Christmas in 2022

Nearly half of homeowners discover unknown nightmares after moving in – includin...

Get crafty this Halloween with these budget-friendly ideas

7 budget-friendly decoration ideas and crafts to try this Halloween

These are the top 20 activities it's 'too hot' for

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Met Office issues amber warning of heat

Over a quarter of Brits look for a well-presented van when employing a tradesper...

Struggling Brits looking to cut back on their spending are being offered helpful advice on the easy changes they can make to save cash

Top 21 simple money save hacks to help you save cash

How to turn your humble garden shed into an at-home gin bar with a little help f...

Most Brits like to make a meal out of doing DIY jobs, study finds

Green-fingered homeowners spent more time renovating their gardens than any room...

10 easy World Book Day costume ideas to suit every budget

The trick with DIY is to start small and make sure you have the right tools.

10 top tips for DIY success - from choosing tools to tackling big projects

Top tips to avoid cold weather problems at home. (Picture: Shutterstock)

How to avoid common winter problems in your home - from broken boilers to mould

Frozen pipes are one of winter's greatest nuisances, but they needn't be too much hassle if you know what to do (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cold weather means frozen and burst pipes - here's how to fix them safely

New research reveals the most house proud areas of the UK

Covid-induced corner cutting risks invalidating insurance of millions of movers ...

Slimming World spokesman Annabelle Stemp, from Market Rasen.

Staying on the healthy eating bandwagon at Christmas

Gyms, shops and hairdressers will be allowed to open after lockdown - what we kn...

Scientists have created an edible steak made from human cells - here’s why

Will DIY stores stay open during the second lockdown?

9 of the best food and drink DIY kits you can get delivered straight to your doo...

Get into DIY spirit for National Home Improvement Month

If you want to save some money, here's how to make a pumpkin spice latte at home (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can make a pumpkin spice latte at home for only 63p per serving - here's how

Don’t be surprised if hotels ask you about your health history before you attend (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's what to expect on your next spa visit or spa hotel stay

Are you interested in trying condiment flavoured ice cream? (Photo: Heinz)

You can now get DIY ketchup, mayonnaise and salad cream flavoured ice cream kits

How lockdown has led to 'Band Aid Britain', with millions of homes in disrepair

Lockdown learning boosts career prospects of under-35s

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9 tips on laying paving slabs in your garden - and what materials you’ll need

Lockdown learning is leading to a new skills boom

Celebrate music’s independent spirit with online festival

Crafty ways to ease your family's stress during lockdown

Are your design skills up to scratch? (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now get paid to be an interior designer on Animal Crossing - here’s how

Lockdown traffic creeps up as drivers head out for booze and DIY supplies

B&Q stores have reopened

B&Q has reopened its Gainsborough store

These are the nation's top chosen hobbies during lock down

The DIY and garden store is opening up 20 of its stores on Saturday (2 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of the 20 Homebase stores that have reopened in the UK

B&Q is reopening a further 61 stores from Wednesday April 22, after initially opening 14 branches last weekend (Photo: Shutterstock)

B&Q reopens 75 UK branches with social distancing measures in place - here’s the...

Magnum is giving away free DIY ice cream kits - here's how to get one

Flytipping and wrongly disposed-of side waste will be pursued by police and council environmental officers around Sleaford. This photo was taken by PCSO Patrick Welby. EMN-200904-180909001

Sleaford Police warn people against flytipping due to coronavirus lockdown

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Small gestures can help key workers says Lincolnshire council

You can still buy hardware from B&Q despite the store closure - here’s how

Why not use your downtime to take up a new hobby? (Photo: Shutterstock)

14 activities you can do indoors while self isolating amid the coronavirus pande...

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John Shuttleworth returns to Louth for charity show

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Win pair of passes to Heckington Show weekend spectacle

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Has your sticker won two show tickets?

Pick up your Heckington Show 2018 car sticker from participating local outlets and be in with a chance of winning two show passes. EMN-180629-140853001

Win a pair of Heckington Show weekend passes worth Â£30 - just by displaying a f...

Sea Girls are tipped for big things in 2018. Picture: Graham Turner

Henry and Rory are tipped for big things

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Get stuck in to win weekend passes to the 150th Heckington Show