While 78% of the population enjoy getting handy with a hammer, a large number of people shy away from DIY for fear of a job going horribly wrong. 

Awards dinner a huge success as the industry turns out to celebrate the best of the best at the Hilton Deansgate last night. 

Two men threatened shop assistant with knives before making off with three-figure sum in incident on Wednesday night. 

Award-winning tool retailer Isaac Lord has been sold, ending 117 years of ownership by the Lord family. 

Decorative paints and chemicals firm ordered to pay out following an investigation by the European Commission. 

Olympia Tools (UK) Ltd has been acquired by Dormole Ltd, the parent company of Toolbank. 

Strong sales and profit growth, with like-for-like figures up 5.7%, boosted by non-food offer. 

Home improvement retailer announces the launch of a £30 million investment in power and hand tools both in store and online this Christmas. 

Irish builders merchants and DIY group Grafton, which owns the Buildbase, Plumbase, Jacksons and Selco merchant brands in the UK has issued an interim management statement for the period to November 2009 which shows UK turnover down 4%. 

UK retail sales values up 3.8% compared with last year, boosted by mild weather and increase in consumer confidence. 

DIY Week is delighted to announce that Crown Paints have lent their support to Britain's Best Retailer Awards 2009 by sponsoring Britain's Best Décor Retailer. 

Dunelm Mill has reported 'very strong' sales for the first 17 weeks of its financial year (to October 31 2009) and continues to expand its store portfolio. 

Future looks bright for North London-based electrical distributor, as it's given opportunity to expand with new openings and increased workforce. 

Latest BRC-Nielson Shop Price Index reports a zero rate of inflation, with prices no more than a year ago, leaving retailers to 'battle it out' over Christmas. 

This morning's half-year figures from M&S show a somewhat healthier picture than city analysts had predicted. 

Non-food shopping trips were up 1.2% in October, boosted by good weather and signs of recovery in the job market. 

Two of the industry's leading tool brands to merge in a $4.5bn (£2.7bn) all-share deal in the US. 

Home Style ordered to pay £1,015 in fines and costs after selling snap-off knife to underage volunteers. 

Frankfurt's Ambiente fair has a completely redesigned website with a new layout and greater functionality. 

Home improvement retailer, announces expansion of installation services available to customers in Scotland.