DIY Zone - Home and Garden

DIY Zone

Your guide to home improvement. Fancy yourself as a bit of a Handy Andy around the house? Our DIY Zone zone has all the answers to help you out with all those odd jobs.

Ways to add value to your home

DIY spending spree

Brits are splashing out on giving their homes a facelift. The average homeowner intends to spend a record £1,501.85 improving their property this quarter. Find out what you're up against.

Take DIY care

If you're planning some DIY don't end up a statistic. Every year there are around 70 deaths and 250,000 serious injuries related to DIY work. Find out how to protect yourself and your family.

How to pay for home improvements

It's high season for home improvements - but how are you going to pay? We weigh up all the options to help you stay in credit.

Top tips for householders dealing with workmen

Cowboy tradesmen are under fire again because of reality TV shows highlighting poor service and shoddy workmanship, according to a recent survey. Find out how to get what you pay for.

DIY Dad

A recent survey revealed that 9 in 10 women are clueless when it comes to practical home emergencies - and their first port of call is dear old dad. Find out exactly why.

What's in your toolbox?

Having the right tools for the right job can make a DIY job quicker, easier and safer. Take a look at our top tools.

Britain wastes millions on home improvement

We spend four times as long planning a car purchase as a major home improvement project, such as a loft extension or a conservatory, according to independent research by the Federation of Master Builders.