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Brits have spent over £10k perfecting their home in the last five years

|Date: 8 February, 2021

Brits have spent over £10k perfecting their home in the last five years

A new study by comparethemarket.com reveals which rooms in the home are the best value for money Brits ha ...

A new study by comparethemarket.com reveals which rooms in the home are the best value for money Brits have spent over £10k perfecting their home in the last five years, and over £1k on renovations ov ...

8 February, 2021
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Coronavirus update for the construction sector

|Date: 12 January, 2021

Coronavirus update for the construction sector

The new Business Secretary has an update for the UK's construction sector, after the announcement of the ...

The new Business Secretary has an update for the UK's construction sector, after the announcement of the national lockdown, following the new strain of Covid-19. ...

12 January, 2021
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Made for Trade are able to stay open during lockdown

|Date: 5 January, 2021

Made for Trade are able to stay open during lockdown

Following the Government announcement of a national lockdown Made for Trade want to reassure their custom ...

Following the Government announcement of a national lockdown Made for Trade want to reassure their customers that they are open and will continue to manufacture and supply in line with government guid ...

5 January, 2021
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3 million British gardens are in the process of renovation

|Date: 14 October, 2020

3 million British gardens are in the process of renovation

Key Statistics: 31% of Brits are planning to commence gardening or landscaping improvements 19% agreed th ...

Key Statistics: 31% of Brits are planning to commence gardening or landscaping improvements 19% agreed that despite Coronavirus, they won't postpone gardening and landscaping work because of a relucta ...

14 October, 2020
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Guidance to working with cladding

|Date: 6 October, 2020

Guidance to working with cladding

Michael Brookman regional sales manager at Vivalda provides guidance to contractors who have not previous ...

Michael Brookman regional sales manager at Vivalda provides guidance to contractors who have not previously worked with cladding. Many jobbing builders have seen a big rise in cladding jobs since lock ...

6 October, 2020
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Dulux: Lockdown boosts the nation’s spending power

|Date: 30 September, 2020

Dulux: Lockdown boosts the nation’s spending power

Nearly half of the UK plan on decorating as lockdown boosts the nation’s spending power Two out of every ...

Nearly half of the UK plan on decorating as lockdown boosts the nation’s spending power Two out of every five (42 per cent) UK households are planning on decorating their homes as lockdown lifts, a su ...

30 September, 2020
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Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound sees 300% sales growth

|Date: 16 September, 2020

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound sees 300% sales growth

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound has seen year-on-year growth of 300% in leading builders’ merc ...

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound has seen year-on-year growth of 300% in leading builders’ merchants, driven by consumer demand to reinvigorate outside spaces during the coronavirus lockdown ...

16 September, 2020
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Dulux Select Decorator wins award for helping community through lockdown

|Date: 2 September, 2020

Dulux Select Decorator wins award for helping community through lockdown

A Dulux Select Decorator has won an award for his selfless acts of kindness throughout lockdown. Sean Kel ...

A Dulux Select Decorator has won an award for his selfless acts of kindness throughout lockdown. Sean Kelly, 52, has spent lockdown delivering hundreds of meals and food parcels to those who need them ...

2 September, 2020
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Providing power and lighting outdoors with Knightsbridge

|Date: 31 August, 2020

Providing power and lighting outdoors with Knightsbridge

Scott Brewer, Head of Technical at Knightsbridge looks at some considerations when it comes to providing ...

Scott Brewer, Head of Technical at Knightsbridge looks at some considerations when it comes to providing power and light outdoors. Thanks to lockdown, people have been appreciating outdoor space like ...

31 August, 2020
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Cities with the most homes in need of renovation

|Date: 25 August, 2020

Cities with the most homes in need of renovation

Belfast has the most houses for sale in need of renovation – 60.6% of the total number for sale Fellow No ...

Belfast has the most houses for sale in need of renovation – 60.6% of the total number for sale Fellow Northern Irish city Derry follows in second, with 35.9% of listed houses requiring restoration If ...

25 August, 2020
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Bond It capitalises on hybrid technology

The new evolution of Geocel’s Trade Mate and Joiners Mate

Tibby Singh reviews the SENCO F-35XP Cordless Pneumatic Framing Nailer

Silvadec’s composite decking range

The garden improvements that now add the most value to your home

Centurion Safety reveals the latest technology in head protection

Hudson Contract: Self-employed tradespeople enjoy best earnings since start of pandemic

What to look for when purchasing a work platform

Dickies brings together workwear and lifestyle product ranges

Crown Paints: planning and preparing for exterior jobs

Brits have spent over £10k perfecting their home in the last five years

Brits have spent over £10k perfecting their home in the last five years

Coronavirus update for the construction sector

Coronavirus update for the construction sector

Made for Trade are able to stay open during lockdown

Made for Trade are able to stay open during lockdown

3 million British gardens are in the process of renovation

3 million British gardens are in the process of renovation

Guidance to working with cladding

Guidance to working with cladding

Dulux: Lockdown boosts the nation’s spending power

Dulux: Lockdown boosts the nation’s spending power

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound sees 300% sales growth

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound sees 300% sales growth

Dulux Select Decorator wins award for helping community through lockdown

Dulux Select Decorator wins award for helping community through lockdown

Providing power and lighting outdoors with Knightsbridge

Providing power and lighting outdoors with Knightsbridge

Cities with the most homes in need of renovation

Cities with the most homes in need of renovation

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