DIY Supplies Blog

Here comes the bribe…
Published in Funny, News on 14 March 2011
According to a recent survey more and more women in Britain are turning to bribery in order to get their men busy in and around the home. The survey conducted by Bosch Power Tools claimed that...

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B&Q – Try before you buy?
Published in Funny on 17 January 2011
Not sure if that new toilet is right for you? Visit B&Q where (apparantly) you can 'try before you buy'. In a move set to shake the home DIY sector to its core the giant retailer has thrown...

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10 helpful DIY how-to websites you may not be aware of
Published in Opinion, Tips, Tutorials on 03 January 2011
There are tons of resources online to help you get that DIY project done. Whether it be leaky toilets, hanging a shelf or even finding a tradesman to tackle the job for you then there is plenty of...

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Top 5 reasons why DIY is sexy in 2011
Published in Funny, News, Opinion on 30 December 2010
Now DIY is not known for its sexiness - we will give you that. But all that is about to change in 2011. Here are the top 5 reasons why DIY is going to be hot in 2011 - and why you need to dust of...

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Welcome to Machine Mart – Our latest best buds
Published in News on 16 December 2010
Just thought I would take the time out to introduce our latest big name partner - Machine Mart. One of the biggest and best known power tool specialists in the UK, Machine Mart certainly know...

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Screwfix launches student tool kits – pot noodle not included
Published in News, Special Offers on 13 December 2010
With all the doom, gloom and protests surrounding rising tuition fees and government cuts at long last students up and down the country finally have something to celebrate. Or at least those...

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Our latest partner – The Anglia Tool Centre
Published in News on 01 December 2010
DIY Supplies are delighted to announce our latest partnership with the Anglia Tool Centre. Part of the Ridgeon Group The Anglia Tool Centre are specialists in power tools and accessories and stock...

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German DIYer walls himself into cellar
Published in Funny, News on 25 November 2010
A German DIY enthusiast has apparantly done the unthinkable and managed to brick himself into his own cellar in an attempt to save on heating bills. The 64 year old man from Gumperda, near Leipzig...

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Focus DIY to to fund store revamps with fire sale
Published in News on 18 November 2010
Focus DIY is to sell off some of its stores in a bid to fund the restructuring of its core business. The company, which was bought by Cerberus for just £1 in 2007, has been hit hard by the recent...

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Too posh to push, hammer and screw?
Published in Opinion on 02 November 2010
DIY, it would seem, is dying a long slow death amongst todays young men and women. In a generation seemingly more concerned with guyliner, lip gloss and skinny jeans than damp proofing, drills and...

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