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News Archive December 2021

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the DIY Week team! 20 December 2021

After what has been another challenging year for everyone, the DIY Week team would like to thank all our readers and advertisers for their continued support.Look out for the December issue of DIY Week which will be out soon. We look forward to ...


Draper Tools advent calendar raises £7,000 for Tools for Self Reliance 20 December 2021

Family run tool firm, Draper Tools, launched its 2021 tool advent calendar earlier this year, featuring 24 doors of tools to open in the countdown to Christmas. With Christmas being the season of goodwill, the company pledged to donate £1 from the ...


Try-umphant opening for new Benchmarx Kitchens branch in Cardiff 17 December 2021

A new kitchen store in Cardiff has been officially opened by a Welsh rugby legend in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery branch, on East Bay Close, officially opened on Monday 6 December by Welsh rugby legend, Shane ...


Burg-Wächter supports young talent 17 December 2021

Harnessing young talent, Burg-Wächter, Germany’s security specialist, has appointed two Leeds University students for internships within its busy marketing department. Following on from last year’s successful programme, the team at Burg-Wächter has ...


Homelifts are helping ‘Make do and Mend’ generation stay in the home they love 16 December 2021

When you’re a homeowner the one question that inevitably crops up is, ‘should I move or improve?’ And that conundrum is never more crucial than when your mobility is pressing you for an answer. If this is something you’re reluctantly considering, ...


Spring fair announces Empowering Change manifesto for 2022 15 December 2021

Spring Fair, the UK's most diverse, vibrant, and exciting wholesale marketplace for home, gift, fashion, and sourcing, taking place from 6 – 9 February 2022 at NEC Birmingham, has revealed that its manifesto for 2022 is Empowering Change. The ...


BHETA to hold open webinar with eBay 14 December 2021

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is to host an industry-wide webinar with leading online marketplace, eBay on 27 January. As a kick-off to the New Year BHETA webinar programme, and to reflect the platform’s focus on expanding ...


New electric vehicle charging points at Squire’s 14 December 2021

Brand new electric vehicle charging points have been installed at Squire’s Garden Centres in Badshot Lea, Milford, Shepperton and Twickenham, with Long Ditton and Wokingham following soon.Darran Oakley (Squire’s Purchasing Director) at one of the ...


One in ten Britons don’t know how to use a single item from their toolbox, according to new study 11 December 2021

A new study has revealed that many Britons would struggle to use the items in their toolbox correctly, without looking it up. The new research from SGS Engineering quizzed Britons on their knowledge of common toolbox items, with 9% admitting they ...


Ulster Weavers re-launches as contemporary homeware brand 8 December 2021

Ulster Weavers, the 140-year-old textile manufacturer from Northern Ireland, is going through its biggest change in generations as it repositions its business as a contemporary homeware brand targeting the millennial audience.The company, which has ...


Travis Perkins plc signs up to Disability Confident scheme 8 December 2021

Travis Perkins plc has announced that it has joined the Disability Confident scheme run by The Department for Work & Pensions which encourages companies to improve how they recruit, retain and develop employees with disabilities and long term ...


Mark Hutchinson named as Grand Winner in Dulux Select Decorators Awards 2021 3 December 2021

The Grand Winner of the 2021 Dulux Select Decorators Awards has been announced as Mark Hutchinson. His triumph was announced at the Dulux Select Gala Dinner & Awards 2021, which celebrates the work of Select Decorators around the UK, on Tuesday ...


BHETA advises members on impending ‘plastic tax’ 2 December 2021

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) held a webinar aimed at all UK housewares, DIY, garden and small electricals suppliers on the implications and preparations required ahead of the forthcoming plastic packaging tax legislation ...


Heritage meets heritage – Nitro Mors has a new home at Tetrosyl 1 December 2021

Nitro Mors has been around since the 1930s and is the market leader in paint and varnish stripper, trusted by generations and asked for by name from DIY customers to craftsmen and restorers.The specialist formulations have been adapted exclusively ...


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