Divalimit, the parent company of FADS, Texstyle World and Leveys has been placed in administration little more than a year after it purchased the brands according to reports.

Tesco-owned garden centre chain aims to quadruple its number of outlets over the next eight years with a number of new branches to be built alongside supermarkets.

Man walks out of Homebase store with two power tools because he didn't want to wait in line to pay.

A new Value range of DIY essentials launched by Homebase this week includes tools offered for sale for less than a pound.

January 2010 sees the worst start to a new year for retailers in half a decade, as footfall drops 5%.

Homebase parent company Home Retail Group (HRG) has introduced a reusable bag as replacement packaging for sofas from its Homebase and Argos brands.

Garden centre chain backs environmental campaigner Sir Jonathan Porrit’s criticism that garden centres are complacent about having environmental policies.

Glazebury-based centre wins prestigious GCA award for the second year in a row.

Raised beds and planters are an ideal option for those who want to grow their own, but where space is at a premium.

Gardeners are more environmentally aware, but they also want value for money, particularly in the current climate.

20-20 Fusion Limited is set to launch the latest version of its Fusion CAD software at Kbb 2010.

Down to Earth is the eco-friendly range from LG Harris. The paintbrush and roller handles are manufactured from 65% cornstarch.

Forgefix has just launched a new guide known as the FiloFix.

DIY wholesaler, Stax Trade Centres, has gained media acclaim recently with their radio campaign advert, by achieving the ‘Highly Commended’ status at the 2009-2010 VOX Awards (Valuable Acknowledgement of Creative Excellence).

The Pack-Away bucket is a fully collapsible, 7 litre, rigid bucket that flat packs from a height of over 35cms including the stainless steel handle, to less than 5cms.

Home improvements shouldn’t cost the earth, which is why Evo-Stik (from Bostik) has launched the first ‘green’ range of adhesives and sealants in the UK that can be recycled with household collections after use.

The advanced formula of 1 Hour Shower enables the sealant to dry at an accelerated rate, meaning bathrooms and shower rooms are back in use within minutes, rather than hours. The fast set bathroom sealant is also designed to stop mould growth and ensures a lifetime guaranteed seal.

The build up of grime and mould on sealant and grout in your bathroom and kitchen can be difficult to remove and can be a worrying sight when trying to keep your home free from nasty germs - the ideal breeding ground for bacteria. That is why Bostik have introduced the Evo-Stik Anti-Germ Range.