DIY

Tom Bickerton with DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles

Portsmouth electrician dedicates over 70 hours to DIY SOS

WORKPRO oscillating multitool review

Why every DIYer should own an oscillating multitool

A complete BiGDUG garage setup showing how shelving, cabinets and a workbench can transform a cluttered space into a practical workshop

Five garage upgrades to transform your space this summer

This wheeled BiGDUG toolbox is designed to keep tools organised and portable, offering a practical storage solution for DIY enthusiasts, home mechanics and tradespeople working across multiple locations.

This £24 mobile toolbox could be a DIY bargain worth knowing about

A complete BiGDUG garage setup showing how shelving, cabinets and a workbench can transform a cluttered space into a practical workshop

These garage makeover ideas completely changed my shed plans

The charcoal black metal shed is designed to bring practical storage and a more modern look to outdoor spaces

Wowcher drops metal garden shed to £110 in huge 66% off deal

The 320L outdoor storage box is designed to tidy away garden clutter while protecting items from the weather

Shoppers are snapping up this £29.99 garden storage box deal

A complete BiGDUG garage setup showing how shelving, cabinets and a workbench can transform a cluttered space into a practical workshop

Replacing my shed? These BiGDUG upgrades could transform it

A complete BiGDUG garage setup showing how shelving, cabinets and a workbench can transform a cluttered space into a practical workshop

Five garage upgrades to transform your space this Bank Holiday

TV property expert Scarlette Douglas has developed a set of practical tips to help tackle the domestic to-do list

Peeling paint, mould and blocked gutters are top home ‘blind spots’

The Southsea Rock Gardens provide a little oasis of calm along the seafront and is the perfect place for a put stop during a seaside stroll.

Portsmouth In Bloom: An odd sounding word for a vital gardening process – it’s t...

Tidying the garden and cleaning patios or driveways emerged as the most common ‘easy win’ tasks.

Ad Feature UK homeowners embrace ‘quick win’ DIY as spring sparks seasonal upkeep

James Mant, lay minister, Warblington-with-Emsworth

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Churchgoers are providing homes for the homeless

52 per cent are picking up the tools to cut costs.

"Make do and mend" gives damaged items a second life

EcoFlow's Stream system is making solar power much more affordable

EcoFlow Stream review: This DIY solar system is cutting my bills

Artistic Director Jon Adams

KoCreate: Southsea's creative safe haven for neurodivergent artists
Tucked away in Southsea is a creative space many in Portsmouth still don't know exists — KoCreate, a free weekly arts hub run by local charity Flow Observatorium and designed specifically for neurodivergent artists.
Caroline Brennan

Ancasta Grove welcomed Eastleigh Men’s Sheds to help build a plant allotment

Nailed it! Sarisbury Green care home residents team up with community group for ...

Care home residents team up with schools for DIY project

A quarter of Brits have been called out in the past for making an overconfident statement before

1 in 20 adults believe they could build a house using online tutorials

Torgi Squire shows off his girders by cold-water swimming

Modern bravery: standing up to your boss and going skinny dipping

Markel Direct

Tradesperson market under pressure as DIY mistakes cost Southampton homeowners o...

Keep hot dogs and pets cool (photo: adobe)

Going green: How can I keep my pets cool in this heat while I’m at work?

Martin Lynch.

I take a cold plunge in my wheelie bin every day - it helps my PTSD

Friends travel through Europe in a Corsa.

Friends save £4k by making back of Corsa into bed to travel Europe

35 per cent of Brits will power wash this Easter weekend

Ad Feature Over half of Brits will use the Easter weekend to tackle DIY projects

(Photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Swedish homeware brand to open smaller stores in ex-Homebase locations

The Carpuride W903 Portable Wireless Carplay & Android Auto display

Spring Deal Days: 7 gadgets I’ve got my eye on if the prices drop
Spring Deal Days are coming – here are 7 tech gadgets I’m hoping to grab if the price drops next week.
Gareth Butterfield

Gtech CLM50 Cordless Lawnmower

Gtech launches rare spring sale: 20% off gadgets with code SPRING20

(Photos: SWNS)

'I saved over £20,000 by DIY renovating my home using YouTube tips'

Find the right wheelbarrow for your needs this season

Best wheelbarrows for every task – classic, lightweight & trolleys

The Explorer 1000 V2 is cheaper than ever, thanks to a January sale

Portable power station deal: Jackery's Explorer 1000 has a 39% saving

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

DIY brand to acquire five Homebase stores in deal - list of locations

(Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Major DIY and garden retailer puts 74 stores on sale - full list

Some unexpected items on the middle aisles as part of Aldi's early Black Friday Specialbuys event

Aldi early Black Friday Specialbuys include a TV and drone

(Photo: Pexels)

7 budget-friendly and creative Halloween ideas for adults to celebrate

Halfords DIY advent calendar is back for 2024. Photo: Halfords

Halfords DIY advent calendar is back for 2024 - how to buy

A dentist shows a patient how braces would look on the teeth. (Photo: Pexels/Cedric Fauntleroy)

DIY braces are trending again - are they safe?

Tool sets are among the bargains that will be up for grabs in the middle aisle on Sunday

Aldi stores will be selling tools and DIY products this weekend

Aldi September offers range from household cleaning to DIY and renovation

The household bargains you'll find in the middle aisle for autumn

Kev Marchant owner of The Winchester, which has been voted Britain's Best Pub Shed.

Shed of the Year: Inside my Shaun of the Dead replica backyard boozer

(Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Beloved retailer returns with five new stores and plans for more

The latest early release deals centre around home security tech

More early Amazon Prime Day home security deals have just landed

Claire and Ryan Kerry's wedding at Nottingham Registry Office.

Watch: Bride has ‘Martin Lewis-inspired’ budget wedding costing £6,776

New hardware shop to open in Fareham

B&Q

Spring bank holiday opening times for B&Q, Homebase and Wickes

Opening times at DIY stores will vary over Easter weekend

Portsmouth Easter DIY store opening hours revealed

B&Q and Screwfix will open more than 100 new stores this year

B&Q and Screwfix plan to open more than 100 new stores this year

Drivers are being warned not to attempt a new TikTok craze of attempting to defrost a car windscreen with WD-40.

Drivers warned to avoid this TikTok hack to defrost car windscreen

Best cordless drills: DIY with hammer drills, combi and impact drills

Which is the best cordless drill for at-home DIY?

Wilko has announced the launch of its first ever Click and Collect service which allows shoppers to pick up everyday essentials”via one convenient trip”.

Wilko announces launch of first ever Click and Collect service

Aldi has launched a new energy saving home range to help customers save money

Aldi launch new energy saving home range to help customers save money

A pair of tastefully posed Christmas crackers at The Ivy in the Lanes

Expert shares tips how to have an eco-friendly Christmas in 2022

John & Anita Simmons with dog Bertie at their pub shed called The Dog & Ball in Horndean. Picture: Tony Kershaw/SWNS

Look inside the award winning Dog & Ball pub shed

Clare Atfield (39) from Havant, has been reunited with her mobile phone after losing it in the solent in Eastney whilst paddleboarding 460 days ago.

Picture: Sarah Standing (181122-6775)

Woman 'shocked' after lost phone found after 460 days at sea

John Simmons at his pub shed called The Dog & Ball in Horndean, Hampshire. Picture: Tony Kershaw / SWNS

Portsmouth man-cave crowned Britain's best pub shed