Sales have slumped at Wickes, the firm’s DIY chain One of the UK’s biggest builders’ merchants has confirmed fears that...

There are many products available at builders' merchants If you are beginning a DIY project but are not sure where to...

Hiring a good builder means the work should be done to a good standard If you have caught the DIY bug then it is very tempting to feel you can do anything and everything – be it extensions, conservatories or garages. There are some simple...

A good builder can be left to their own devices once the project has started Many people are fearful of being ripped off when it comes to building work, but those with an obsession with project managing once work is under way may be barking...

Builders should be able to talk you through the work they plan to do Building work can be a minefield and it is important that you have somebody that you can talk to so that things run smoothly. Therefore it’s important that you find a builder...

Recommendations can be key to finding a reputable builder The vast majority of builders are honest and reliable but, as with any industry, there are exceptions. A small minority of cowboy builders can rip you off, and should be avoided at...

The former Prime Minister fought the unions in the 1980s Ever since they were targeted by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s, unions have had nothing like the same clout as during their 1960s heyday. But a new law banning...

Liverpool council leader Warren Bradley (left) said new construction projects will enable the transformation of secondary education in the city Liverpool has been given the green light for school construction projects worth £350 million. The...

A chef cooked at the launch of a kitchen showroom Curious consumers who wandered into the opening of a swanky kitchen showroom would have been surprised to see a top local chef chopping carrots and sizzling steaks as part of the celebrations...