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19 Mar 2008: Bosch drill used for brain surgery

Here’s something you don’t hear every day… for anyone wanting a really high-quality drill, the Bosch brand reportedly has the endorsement of a Russian brain surgeon.

10 Mar 2008: If you can't move, improve…

Which way is consumer spending going? Will the home improvement market expand or contract in the months to come? One school of thought believes that DIY might get a shot in the arm from uncertainty about the housing market, saying that householders are choosing to improve when they can’t move.

3 Mar 2008: Holidays or home improvements – which will it be?

Are you dreaming about banishing Britain’s grey skies in favour of exotic sun and sand? And, if so, will you be foregoing home improvements to pay for your summer break?

3 Mar 2008: Get a little help at Screwfix

Screwfix has got together with publisher Collins to help you sort out your DIY woes. It’s published a series of how-to videos to promote the publication of The Complete DIY Manual and to help you tackle some common jobs around the house.

28 Jan 2008: B&Q head is new Kingfisher CEO

One of the UK’s largest DIY businesses has appointed a new boss – and it’s someone close to home. Kingfisher Plc, the DIY giant that owns B&Q, Screwfix and Trade Depot, has appointed Ian Cheshire as its chief executive officer.

7 Dec 2007: Is a shake-up coming in the UK DIY market?

We all like things to stay familiar – which has a lot to do with the success of the big High Street DIY chains. Go into a store and you’ll find exactly what you’re used to, whether you’re in Aberdeen or Ashby de la Zouch, and often in approximately the same position. But it’s looking [...]

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