With an eye on the struggling property market and to promote sustainable living, Plasti-kote, the market leading spray paint brand of the Valspar Corporation, has recently invested in the philosophy of recycling old furniture and objects around the home.

Tools of the Trade has just launched a hot "summer special" promotion on Plano's stylish range of ultra-violet protective safety eyewear - having negotiated extremely competitive seasonal prices with the popular Italian brand.

It was a proud moment for Essex-based locksmith Danny Baxter when ERA's Block Lock was recognised with a Silver Award at this year's DIY Industry Awards. As a long-standing ERA customer, Danny knew exactly where to take his innovative solution to van crime back in 2003 when the idea first came about.

A new 4inch pointing trowel has been introduced by Ragni, Europe's leading specialist manufacturer of trowels, in response to market research among British building and allied tradesmen.

Change is in the air with 'vacuum like no other'

Smart Solar, the solar product specialist, has a new range of decorative lanterns that make an ideal centrepiece for outdoor tables.

Bosch Green has launched the PFS 65 Fine Spray Gun which uses 'SprayControl Technology' to create brilliant coats of paint on smooth or heavily textured surfaces - three times faster than the conventional paintbrush method! It is aimed at consumers looking to spruce up shutters, doors, furniture or the garden fence without wielding a paintbrush for hours.

Joining Winther Browne's impressive range of fire surrounds and fire suites is the Oscar Marble Set, featuring a cream lightweight marble surround with matching hearth & back panel. Suitable for gas and electric fires (chrome effect gas fire pictured) or sold separately.