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How to make your garden tools last longer: expert tips for tackling rust, grime and blunt blades

Secateur and strimmer seen better days? Give your tools some TLC with these tried-and-tested tricks

The Guardian - UK

B&Q’s owner defies the gloomsters. But it wasn’t unpredictable

Tightly run DIY retailer benefits from trade customers and good weather

The Guardian - UK

B&Q owner lifts profit forecast amid strong demand for kitchens

Kingfisher says garden accessories, outdoor paint and plants sold well because of good weather in the UK

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B&Q sales surge as DIY giant capitalises on Homebase store closures

Their major rival Homebase shut more than 50 stores by March after tumbling into administration

The Independent UK

B&Q owner lifts targets as sales boosted by weather and Homebase closures

Kingfisher reported a rise in profits and said they are set to reach the ‘upper end’ of current targets.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 23 September: Kingfisher shares jump on new guidance, UK output slows

Strong trading at BQ and Screwfix today led to a profit upgrade by the FTSE 100-listed retailer Kingfisher.

Evening Standard

7 things you'll regret not bringing indoors before the first frost hits

Protect your plants, furniture and accessories from the first frost

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How to get your garden ready for autumn: 17 expert tips you can do now – and what to skip

Dry herbs, sow green manure, catch the rain: garden professionals share the simple jobs that will make all the difference come next spring

The Guardian - UK

The finishing touch: great buys for under £100 to lift your living space, chosen by interiors experts

From statement pieces to functional furnishings, 16 experts select accessories that will light up your home without costing a fortune

The Guardian - UK

I think this traditional clothes airer is the secret to drying clothes this autumn – the classic look is stylish too

Space saving and energy saving - it doesn't get much better

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B&Q discount codes for September 2025 – up to 30% off DIY essentials

Your latest home or garden project needn’t cost a fortune with these B&Q voucher codes

The Independent UK

My lawn was frazzled by the hot summer, but these are the 5 autumn lawncare tips I'm using to revive it

Get your grass prepped for the new season

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Never put them in the dishwasher! How to make wooden kitchen utensils last longer

Hardwearing, affordable and non-toxic, wooden utensils are a smart swap for plastic – but how do you keep them looking (and working) their best?

The Guardian - UK

UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending

Parent groups of Primark and B&Q hit as analysts say jobs and inflation concerns could affect sales

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Best of the August Bank Holiday sales: From Space NK to Selfridges and Amazon

Shop top UK retailers for massive discounts before the great September reset

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B&Q boss urges Reeves to end tax breaks that favour online Chinese rivals

Plea about ‘de minimis’ rule, which has underpinned the rise of the online specialists Shein and Temu

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I look at tiles for kitchens day in, day out – these are the 6 best places to buy kitchen tiles for any design scheme

From floors to walls, these are our go-to spots to shop

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This is the best type of fertiliser for ripening tomatoes – it'll help you grow your best toms ever

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5 plants to grow next to your bird bath to make your garden look gorgeous and encourage more birds

Make your garden look better and birds feel safer - it's a win-win!

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I just replaced the flooring in my home – these are the 5 decisions I instantly regret (and won’t ever make again)

I'm sharing my mistakes in the hope that you don't make the same ones

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9 home office colour schemes to inspire productivity and focus in your WFH space

The colour and interiors experts have spoken – and these are the home office colour schemes they recommend the most

The Guardian - UK

Can the Millbrook Wool Luxury 4000 mattress really keep you cool at night? I slept on it in a heatwave to find out

Millbrook’s mattress ditches memory foam for temperature-regulating wool and breathable springs. Here’s what I loved – and what didn’t impress me

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Swapping your tarmac driveway for this smart paving solution can reduce your risk of flooding

This unusual grass paving for driveways can not only prevent flooding but also offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional tarmac

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I'll never paint a room without it – this genius tool doubles as a paint tin opener and brush, and makes decorating so much easier

This is now one of my painting essentials

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These 3 HEMNES dresser transformations look so stylish and elevated – I was shocked to learn it was the popular IKEA flatpack!

You’d never know these 3 HEMNES dresser hacks are IKEA – but they are!

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