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Solar Fast review: best installer for a quick installation

You might not know the brand Solar Fast, but you will know its owner Wickes from its DIY stores

The Independent UK

‘I think I've found the perfect pink’ – Kimberley Walsh reveals the exact colour she used to paint her 'favourite spot' in the house

It's the ideal warm and dusky shade

Ideal Home

These are the 3 wall colours to avoid if you have a green kitchen – and the expert-approved shades to try instead

Pair your green cabinets carefully as there are some shades that just won't work

Ideal Home

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THG to be demoted from FTSE 250 as Wickes enters index

THG, Mobico, Bellevue Healthcare Trust and Ferrexpo will all drop out of the stock index later this month.

Evening Standard

10 best cordless drills for tackling your DIY tasks in 2025 and beyond

Whether you’re after entry-level or heavy-duty tools, these are up to the task

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

More big-name brands are shutting their doors for good this month

Evening Standard

Best fence panels: Choose the right fence for your garden

Pastoral privacy has never looked so good

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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

Ideal Home

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

Shut the front door

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

Ideal Home

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

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