Archive for March, 2008
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.
18 Mar 2008: Wickes: Easter specials available now
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.
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.
7 Mar 2008: March special offers from B&Q
B&Q have 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
3 Mar 2008: DIY Tools: reduced prices on Draper products
DIY Tools is promoting some great prices on the Draper tool brand. It promises lowest prices ever, and more than 600 products reduced.
3 Mar 2008: Screwfix: latest specials on tools
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.
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: B&Q product recall – Airforce 2000W convection heater
Here’s an important safety warning from B&Q about a product that was on sale from November 2007.
3 Mar 2008: Money off power tools and accessories at B&Q
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 and to useful stuff like storage pouches, grinding stones and polishing kits. You can also pick up money off rechargeable batteries.
3 Mar 2008: Discount code for spare parts retailer eSpares
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 keep that vacuum cleaner, washing machine, lawnmower, cooker or microwave running rather than spend a fortune replacing it, this is your first port of call.



