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Woolworths has been in touch to let us know about some specials currently on offer in its DIY range. Here they are:

• 18V Cordless Drill Kit - comes complete with reversible screw bits and a 10mm keyless chuck. Now £20.
• Foldable Workbench - perfect for use in the garden shed, it boasts a strong construction and can withstand a weight of up to 100kg. It has multi-position vice pegs and an adjustable gripping width. Now £10.
• Scaffold ladders - these two six-rung aluminium scaffold ladders can be used as an extending ladder, a single ladder, a step ladder or a complete scaffolding unit. Supplied with stabiliser and plywood deck. Now £64.50.
• Combination Ladder with Platform - a lightweight, aluminium combination ladder with platform, multi-adjustable, so no height is out of reach. Now £49.50.

Check out Woolworths’ full DIY range here >>

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Easter at DIY retailer Wickes means a home improvement binge - and the retailer has some great special offers available, mostly running until April 20, and including tools, flooring and interior doors.

Here’s a summary of what you can get your hands on:

• 40 per cent off 18V cordless drill/driver - a two-speed gearbox, forward and reverse actions, 16 torque settings, supplied with two batteries, two screwdriver bits and a one-hour fast charger. Now selling at £49.99.
• Up to 20 per cent off a wide selection of tools - including hand tools, power tools, storage, ladders and brushes.
• 30 per cent off a Victorian interior door - this silkwood four-panel traditional door is now selling for £69.99.
• 20 per cent off selected radiators - a wide range of convection styles to suit all spaces.
• Up to 40 per cent off selected flooring and tiles - pick up all styles of flooring here.

Check Easter delivery dates here and visit this page to see all the retailer’s current deals.

B&Q has some great offers at the moment which could net you up to 50 per cent on popular products. Here are the ones that caught our eye:

• All cupboard doors and drawer fronts half price - until March 13
• Get 50 per cent off an EVA pendant light – until March 13. Was £83, now £41.
• Spring savings on building accessories - everything from sealant and resin to lighting, tape and fixings.

Follow this link for details of all the retailer’s special offers.

DIY Tools is promoting some great prices on the Draper product range. It promises its lowest prices ever, and more than 600 products reduced.

There’s a huge range to choose from, including adhesives and sealants, car care and accessories, DIY products, hardware and fixings, home decorating, plumbing and ventilation, power tools and woodworking.

There’s bound to be something there that’s just what you’re looking for - definitely worth a visit and a browse!

* The retailer has specified no closing date for these offers - they are current as this post is written but will clearly not remain available indefinitely. See our terms and conditions for more details or visit our shop to search for current prices.

Screwfix has been in touch to let us know about some of the latest special offers on its website. Here’s what you need to know:

• Makita 8390 DWPE3 18V Combi Drill with 3 Batteries – save £100. Was £179.99, now £79.99. Offer available until March 17.
• Ryobi 33cc Petrol Chainsaw – save £20. Was £119.99, now £99.99. Offer available until March 31.
• Laser Level Kit – save 10 per cent, £17.99. Offer available until March 31.
• Tacwise 40mm Angled Nailer – save 50 per cent. Was £129.99, now £64.99. Offer available until March 31.
• Hitachi 4.5in Angle Grinder – save £10. Was £44.99, now £34.99. Offer available until March 31.

Here’s an important safety warning from B&Q about a product that was on sale from November 2007:

B&Q has identified a potential safety issue with the B&Q Airforce 2000W convection heater offered for sale between November 2007 and 19th January 2008.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THE PRODUCT PICTURED IS AT RISK. ALL OTHER CONVECTION HEATERS SOLD BY B&Q ARE UNAFFECTED.

Despite rigorous quality control procedures it has been brought to B&Q’s attention that in some instances the product could overheat and possibly catch fire.

If you have purchased this product since November 2007, PLEASE STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY and return it to the store where a full refund will be given.

If you would like more information to help identify if your product is affected please call our Customer Services Helpline on (UK) 0800 389 0419, (ROI) 1800 946 327 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 8.00pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm).

B&Q plc apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your co-operation.

For more details visit the retailer’s product recall page.

DIY giant B&Q is currently offering up to 50 per cent off on some power tools and accessories - these range from essentials like sanding discs, cutting discs and blades to useful stuff like storage pouches, grinding stones and polishing kits. You can also pick up some great savings on DeWalt rechargeable batteries, so well worth browsing if you’re in the market for those.

These offers in particular caught our eye:

• MacAllister 1500W Planer Thicknesser COD1500PT - this popular product has a powerful 1500W, 8000min-1 motor and features a maximum planing width of 254mm and a planing height range of 7 to 153mm. It also includes a feed speed of 8m/min, a maximum depth of cut up to 2.5mm per pass, top-mounted rollers, a magnetic safety on/off switch and overload trip switch and an adjustable depth of cut indicator. Was £249, now £149.
• MacAllister 1800W Double Vevel Slide Compound Mitre Saw - features a useful double bevel cutting action and allows the operator to flip the blade, not the workpiece. Uses REDEYE Laser Line Generator technology for improved operator cutting vision, faster set-up, increased accuracy and safer operation. Was £159.98, now £115.98.
• Triton Biscuit Joiner BJA300 - creates fast, strong and invisible timber joints on the Triton RTA300 router table. Ideal for right-angle joints, mitres, bevels and edge joinery, includes TCT cutter and pack of biscuits, suits quarter-inch and half-inch routers. Was £89.98, now £67.48.
• Makita Jigsaw 4340CT/2 Blue 720W - a well-balanced, high-quality jigsaw with exceptional cutting accuracy. Three-stage orbital action, variable speed, a tool-free blade change system and comes with a carry case. Was £114.00, now £99.
• DeWalt Multi-Purpose Pouch DT8306 Black - large pouch with six external pockets, internal segregation and hammer holder, top grain leather for strength and long life, double stitching and steel reinforced rivets for additional strength and durability, heat-formed pockets to keep their shape. Was £46.98, now £31.29.
• Triton Dust Collector DCA300 - Dust collection canister with fittings. For use with most dust extracting tools, connects to a standard vacuum cleaner, 20-litre collection capacity, twin connection ports. Hoses and adaptors supplied. Was £32.98, now £24.88.

* B&Q has specified no closing date for these offers - they are current as this post is written but will clearly not remain available indefinitely. See our terms and conditions for more details or visit our shop to search for current prices.

If you haven’t come across it already, eSpares is a great little secret for handy men and women - a website selling spare parts for all kinds of major appliance brands. Its motto is “We keep appliances running.”

So, if you’re inclined to try a repair on that vacuum cleaner, washing machine, lawnmower, cooker or microwave rather than spend a fortune replacing it, this is your first port of call.

And, to make this an even better idea, eSpares currently has a discount code on offer giving AllTheToolsYouNeed customers a five per cent discount until the end of the month.

So, what’s on offer?

• Find out what’s available for kitchen, laundry, floorcare and outdoor
• Check out eSpares’ handy appliance guides
• Replace a lost or broken remote control
• Learn how to find a model number
• What if the part I need isn’t listed?

Don’t forget - to claim your five per cent discount, just enter the code “SPRING” at the checkout when prompted.

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.

Below is a tutorial on hanging shelves, but you can view a whole range of other topics including draught-proofing windows, banishing floorboard creaks and repairing damaged plasterboard. View the whole set here. You can also follow that link to win a copy of the manual - competition ends on March 30.

Click here to view shelving products at Screwfix.

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.

Formerly the chief Executive of B&Q, he starts his new job with its parent company today.

This follows the announcement on November 1 2007 that Gerry Murphy was to stand down after five years in the job.

The new CEO’s job will include the task of reversing a sales decline at B&Q, currently the UK’s largest home improvements chain.

Since he took the reins at the company, he has instigated big changes there.

Kingfisher says that a third of B&Q’s large stores are now trading successfully in a modern format and more than 60 per cent of product ranges have been renewed.

It says Mr Cheshire “will continue to work closely with the B&Q management team to ensure the momentum behind its renewal programme continues.”

The company has now started a search for a new managing director for that company.