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Show Your Paving Some Love with EASYJoint Select

Azpects is pleased to announce the launch of EASYJoint Select, specially Selected for you this valentine’s day. Available from the 14th of February 2022. Developed from our best-selling EASYJoint Original, EASYJoint Select is an all-year-round ... 
14 February 2022

DIY Week Awards 2022 Entry Deadline Extended

The DIY Week Awards – a leading scheme for the recognition of excellence from across the DIY, home improvement and garden sector, organised by DIY Week publisher Datateam Business Media – is back for 2022 and the entry deadline has now been extended ... 
11 February 2022

Carl Kammerling launches 2022 'Fusion' promotion across full brand portfolio

Carl Kammerling International (CKI), the home of C.K Tools, is giving the DIY trade another reason to ensure their customers have access to the best tools for the job through its 2022 Fusion promotion and incentives scheme. Live now and running ... 
9 February 2022

Valentine's Day gift ideas for DIYers and garden lovers

Power Tools:18V ONE+ Starter Kit (2 x 2.0Ah) – R18CK3D-2C20S – RRP £199.993-piece combo kit containing a Percussion drill, Circular saw and Palm sanderThe RPD18 Percussion Drill is ideal for screwdriving or drilling in wood, masonry, or metalThe ... 
9 February 2022

National Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to offer property advice and inspiration to homeowners

With house prices in the West Midlands predicted to rise by a potential 29 per cent in 10 years, homeowners say they will spend more on the value of properties in the future.Such is the interest in self-build and renovation to add greater value to ... 
7 February 2022

Ulster Weavers launches new Home Comforts collection at Spring Fair

Leading textile manufacturer Ulster Weavers has revealed its Home Comforts collection, a new range of contemporary home furnishings aimed at introducing linen heritage to a new generation. As part of its plans to grow the business sustainably, the ... 
7 February 2022

Why a well insulated home is important

As we continue through the winter months, and prepare for the ever-changing climate, rising oil and wholesale gas prices, insulation has never been more important. But how can consumers achieve a well-insulated home that reduces their energy bills ... 
4 February 2022

BHETA and Very Group to Hold Meet the Buyer Event

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is hosting a Meet the Buyer event with The Very Group. It will take place on Wednesday 23rd February by way of a Zoom link.The Meet The Buyer format is a tried and tested BHETA retailer ... 
4 February 2022

HMG Paints feature in Made in Britain Showcase

HMG Paints, the Manchester based independent paint manufacturer, have been featured in the latest Spotlight by Made in Britain. Made in Britain brings together the British manufacturing community and highlights the best of British manufacturing with ... 
4 February 2022

Houzz Announces Best of Houzz 2022 Winners with 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, today announced the Houzz community’s choices for Best of Houzz 2022, a homeowner-to-homeowner guide to the top kitchen and bathroom designers, architects, interior designers, ... 
3 February 2022

Builders Merchants to see growth of 2-3% annually

Builders’ merchants represent a key part of the UK construction industry and account for up to 85% of the UK’s built environment, by supplying a wide range of building materials. Builders’ merchants and their suppliers contribute over £40bn to the ... 
2 February 2022

Building materials supply chain disrupted by changes in consumer behaviour - L.E.K. European Contractor Survey

The L.E.K. European Contractor Survey reveals how tradespeople in the building and construction sector across the UK and Europe are sourcing the tools, products and materials they need.The survey findings point to key issues to help building product ... 
28 January 2022

DIY Week Awards - entries close soon, get yours in today!

If you're an incredible manufacturer or retailer operating in the DIY, home improvement and garden sector and want to get your well-deserved moment in the spotlight - now is the time to put yourself in the running at the DIY Week Awards 2022. The ... 
28 January 2022

New housewares member for BHETA

The latest housewares company to join BHETA is Queen’s Award for Enterprise winner Aydya, based in Dundee. An ethical company which owns and operates innovative brands that offer simple, high quality, value for money products that excite and engage ... 
28 January 2022

New domestic electricals member for BHETA

Lloytron has joined the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA). stablished for over forty years, Lloytron supplies household electrical products to the retail, wholesale, internet and mail order markets. The brand has steadily grown to ... 
28 January 2022

Neudorff helps retailers to drive sales of lawn moss killers

A season of high rainfall is set to ignite the market for lawn moss killers as the spring lawncare season gets underway – according to the experts at Neudorff, which has been at the forefront of developing natural gardening products since 1854.A ... 
27 January 2022

MKM helps transform pigsty into luxury wedding venue

The Oakwood at Ryther was recently a working pig farm, run by several generations of the Dennis family. Fast forward several years and the site is now home to a luxury wedding venue thanks to the excellent work of the family and help from its local ... 
26 January 2022

UK retailer Robert Dyas starts its pricing journey with Competera and KIVALUE

Robert Dyas, a UK-based Garden, DIY, Electricals & Homewares retailer, will enhance its competitive data monitoring with Competera's Competitive Data solution and consulting partner KIVALUE. The partnership is the first step of the retailer's ... 
22 January 2022

AkzoNobel marks impressive decade as UK Top Employer

Leading paints and coatings business, AkzoNobel, has maintained its official status as a champion of people by the Top Employers Institute for the tenth consecutive year.Officially recognised as a Top Employer in the UK today, AkzoNobel - home to ... 
20 January 2022

Builders’ merchants urged to invest in skills and digital in 2022

Investment in recruitment and digital capabilities will be needed to tackle mounting challenges in the year ahead, according to a poll of builders’ merchants. Continuing price fluctuations, materials availability and labour shortages were all ... 
19 January 2022
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