Jewson has donated a range of tools and building materials for a competition organised by energy drink Red Bull. 

William Sinclair Horticulture's new £25m growing media super-site has opened in Ellesmere Port, signalling a new high-tech era in one of Britain's most traditional industries. 

Somerset shop IM Tools marks exactly one year of trading today, and business has been so good that expansion to bigger premises is now on the cards. 

Robert Dyas is launching its first ever brand-building TV advertising campaign in the run-up to Christmas. 

Former wholesaler and parent to Builders Brand and Specialist Brands, Specialist Group has confirmed today that changes to the way the company operates could see it almost halve its workforce. 

Wesley Bowden, proprietor of Bowdens Home Hardware in Helston, Cornwall, passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 22 from a suspected heart attack. 

Paul Loft is stepping down from his role as managing director of Homebase. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association's (BHETA) next member forum will feature Homebase commercial director Paul Emslie. 

The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association's (GIMA) upcoming day conference is designed to arm all attendees - members and non-members alike - with valuable business-boosting advice and inspiration. 

A little over half of online shoppers compare prices before buying DIY and hardware products, according to new research from shopping and price comparison website giveasyoulive.com. 

Householders who believe they are a dab hand at DIY are in the minority, according to a recent survey by Topps Tiles. 

Value retailer Wilko is warning that there could be job losses at the company, which has just entered into a period of consultation with staff. 

Outdoor living products supplier La Hacienda has added Artevasi pots to its range following a new distribution agreement with the Portuguese manufacturer. 

Fast-expanding housewares and home essentials retailer Lords of Notting Hill has revealed that its next store opening will be in London's super-expensive St Johns Wood area. 

September's continued dry weather saw garden centre customers investing in improving their outdoor spaces, according to the latest figures from the Garden Centre Association (GCA). 

Blue Diamond is buying two of West Country company Trelawney's garden centre businesses, and diyweek.net understands that Wyevale is taking over the third. 

Bord na Móna (BNM) UK's parent company has opened a new €1.5m visitor facility in the 3,000 hectare Lough Boora Parklands, Co Offaly. 

Shurtape's FrogTape will be given extensive TV exposure this winter, when it features on ITV's prime-time home show, 60 Second Makeover. 

The number of lights in the home has leapt from just 15 light sources in 2004 to over 30 today as people add more spotlights, wall lights, pendants and lamps to their homes. 

An East Sussex hardware shop that suffered a devastating fire earlier this year is now all set to re-open on Saturday.