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The 6 best cabinet styles for small kitchens – the stylish options that will create the illusion of a bigger space

Unlock the space-boosting potential of these stylish cabinet designs, perfect for compact kitchens

Ideal Home

European stocks drop as investors digest central bank warnings

Another muted day of trading for London’s FTSE 100 saw the index dip 4.67 points, or 0.05%, to close at 8,701.99.

The Independent UK

Wickes profits slide after weak demand for big-ticket home improvements

However, shares in the company lifted higher in early trading on Thursday after it pointed to a ‘good start’ to trading in 2025.

Evening Standard

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Where to buy a shed — the best places to find wooden, metal and plastic sheds

Our edit of where to buy a reliable shed for your garden

Ideal Home

The 6 questions you should always ask your kitchen designer before starting a renovation - expert tips to avoid an expensive mistake

Not discussing these points with your kitchen designer could cause some costly mistakes

Ideal Home

Where should a sink be in a kitchen? 7 key factors that will determine the best place for your space

Balance functionality, plumbing logistics, and traffic flow to find your sink sweet spot

Ideal Home

Wickes upbeat on profits despite ongoing spending caution

The DIY retailer said annual profits would be towards the upper end of the £39.7 million to £44 million range expected in the market.

Evening Standard

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The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in April 2025

The hot-off-the-press launches and shiny shopping newness to know this month

Evening Standard

These 5 kitchen retailers have the biggest Black Friday discounts we've seen - save money on your renovation just before Christmas

Considering a kitchen renovation in the new year? This is the best time to buy

Ideal Home

Does secondary glazing film reduce window condensation? Experts say it can - and you can buy it for as little as £2.99

It’s never been easier to prevent window condensation in winter

Ideal Home

Avocado bathrooms are back in UK as younger homeowners go green

Suppliers say gen Z and millennials are driving trend for 1970s-style fixtures as well as other bright colours

The Guardian - UK

Shop closures in April 2025: The names disappearing from high streets across Great Britain

More big-name brands are shutting their doors for good this month, continuing January, February and March’s exodus

Evening Standard

Best fence panels: Choose the right fence for your garden

Pastoral privacy has never looked so good

Evening Standard

Best paint for skirting boards to freshen up your home interiors

Woodwork starting to look tired? These are the pots to revive them

Evening Standard

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How to paint a stairwell - expert tips on how to decorate this tricky space safely

Give the smallest yet probably tallest area of your home a smooth finish with these professional tips

The National (Scotland)

DIY giant's new £10 million Scottish store moves step closer to opening

CONSTRUCTION on a new £10 million home improvement store has moved onto a next key stage ...

Evening Standard

Best easy-install door bolts, tried and tested 2024

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Ideal Home

Ideal Home Bathroom Award Winners 2024 - the very best in bathroom design chosen by our expert editors

Discover the very best bathroom designs and products to add to your wishlist

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Kimberley Walsh launches a new soothing paint colour - calling it the 'perfect sage green tone'

The singer and presenter gets candid about how her passion for DIY blossomed

Ideal Home

DIY and upcycling has saved these style-savvy homeowners a fortune

Making their own furniture and using clever DIY hacks, these creative homeowners have nailed the Japandi-meets-rustic look

The Guardian - UK

DFS and Wickes report weak demand for high-cost household goods

Sofa retailer warns profits will be £10m lower than hoped as DIY group says conditions remain ‘challenging’

Ideal Home

The Style Sisters reveal the common mistake people make when storing food in the fridge – and how to avoid it

Are you guilty of this mistake?

Ideal Home

5 Family bathroom layout mistakes to swerve for a functional space

Build a bathroom that everyone will love by avoiding these family bathroom layout mistakes

Evening Standard

Best multi-purpose garden tools for keeping your outdoor space tidy

Get your garden in tip-top shape for the season ahead

Zenger

Man Parks Tank At Store To Protest ‘Poor Quality’ Work

He declared he won’t move it until he receives a refund.

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