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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.

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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.

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