DIY News Stories

The government is calling for garden centres and DIY stores to stop selling peat based compost within the next ten years.

A recent increase in the number of properties going on the market may limit increases in house prices according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Research from Pilkington EnergyKare has found that 76% of would be home-owners now rate energy efficiency as an important factor when buying a home.

Plans by the Government to provide land for local communities to build gardens has been announced this week. The Environment Secretary Hilary Benn, revealed the plans to allow communities to set up gardens on underused land and to let gardeners sell the produce which isn't eaten, through local markets and shops.

Tesco's have launched a new range of DIY gardening equipment for children. The sets include mini tools, aprons and gloves from as little as £3. Seed kits can also be purchased, complete with instructions on how to grow their own flowers and vegetables.

DIYers and builders thinking of employing the latest building methods in the construction of their new home may want to think again as it has emerged that insurers are very wary of timber construction.

B&Q have launched their Decorate for Less campaign today in an effort to get people to do a spot of DIY, even if they don't think they can afford it.

People who are wanting to save a little money this spring by planting their own vegetables are being warned that one brand plants is in fact making the humble carrot more expensive than ever.

The Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Milliband will be announcing the details of “green Loans” for home-owners this week. The government will be offering loans to people who install environmental products, such as solar panels or insulation.

The AA is to come to the rescue of home-owners, as it already does for drivers, by helping out with home emergencies and DIY tasks.