B&Q has reopened some of its Northern Ireland branches.
It has taken the decision to open three stores here - Belfast (Holywood Exchange), Lisburn (Sprucefield) and Newtownabbey, Coleraine and Newry.
However, similar to shopping at other retailers, such as supermarkets, B&Q is introducing strict guidelines that shoppers must follow in-store.
Some of the changes that are being introduced include strictly limiting the number of customers in store at any one time.
All open stores will have a designated queuing area outside and have markers every two metres.
To further support social distancing, stores will also have two metre floor markers throughout as well as other points of sale, and perspex screens have been installed at all the checkouts.
A B&Q spokesperson said: “ During this time of self-isolation and social distancing, we’re all learning new ways of living and shopping; we’ve watched how other essential retailers have supported social distancing in their stores and followed their best practice with trials at 14 stores.
“Following the success of the trials, with customers adhering to our social distancing measures, we’ve now opened over half of our stores. We’re confident that our strict social distancing measures keep customers and colleagues safe while helping homes and gardens, as well as people’s wellbeing, to be maintained.
“Whether shopping in our stores or online, we ask that all our customers follow the Government’s social distancing guidelines and shop responsibly only for what is necessary.
"For stores that remain temporarily closed, B&Q continues to offer its Click+Collect service as well as its contact-free home delivery service at diy.com."
