Stuck for things to do with the kids? We’ve got just the answer! Teaching the kids how to repair their broken stuff won’t only help out your finances but also teach your children valuable skills that will help them in later life too. Through the art of repairing instead of replacing, they can learn problem solving, decision making, the value of items and ways to save money. Also, it’s a great way to keep them busy and have some fun too! To help you get started, we’ve put together some top tips! Your own little helper  Whatever is it you’re doing, kids love to get involved! So ..read more

Many of us can picture our own personal dream gardens in our minds… but actually doing the dirty work is a whole different matter! However, we all have to start somewhere, and there’s no time like the present. If you’re new to gardening but are feeling the urge to finally make your outdoor spaces the image of beauty you’ve always wanted them to be, look no further. Our DIY gardening tips and ideas are sure to give you the inspiration you need to finally get your fingers green! Settle on a style First things first, make sure you know what you’re trying to achieve before you get started. There ..read more

Looking after our mental health should be a top priority for all of us, especially after the events of the last year. Being stuck at home can be taxing, and though the end of lockdown restrictions seems to be in sight, we’ve got a little way to go yet. That’s why we’re keen to share the mental benefits of keeping your home organised Your thoughts and feelings are only as clear as your surroundings. Research demonstrates that our internal wellbeing improves when our external environment is under our control. One particular study showed that 100% of participants agreed that cleaning a ..read more

Getting more “hands-on” in our own homes is something we should all make a little time for. Repairing our appliances, fixing up our belongings and saying no to throw-away culture… but sometimes, it’s easy to fall short due to lack of guidance or inspiration. Fortunately, these TV shows are here to give you the boost you need! From valuable lessons on repairing your own goods to helpful tips on home repair and maintenance, there’s an abundance of great shows out there to help get you started. So, if you aren’t quite sure where to begin, give one of these a watch. You’ll be getting stuck in wit ..read more

Allotments have long been a hobby and passion for gardeners and nature lovers across the country, but it can be tricky knowing where to start if you’ve never had one before. What to plant, what equipment to get hold of, how much time to dedicate to your new outdoor project… with these things to take into account, it’s a good idea to make sure you don’t go in blind. Fortunately, our graphic designer Chris is no stranger to allotments, having cared for his own for the last four years. Read on for Chris’s advice on starting an allotment for beginners, and you’ll know everything you need to know t ..read more

Life is starting to return to normal and that’s something worth celebrating… but getting back to work, socialising and spending more time out of the house in general might leave you with less time and money for household tasks. To help you rebalance your life, free time and finances in a post-lockdown world, here are some handy ways to ease the burden of looking after your home.   Cleaning Simply keeping your household clean and tidy can sometimes feel like a monumental task all on its own. Fortunately, that doesn’t need to be the case. Here are a few tips to lighten the load ..read more

Every DIY master needs a range of tools to help them work their magic. From hammers to screwdrivers, even the greatest craftsmen can’t get by with an incomplete toolbox. If you like getting stuck in with your hands, whether on household repairs or personal projects, we’ve got the gadgets and gizmos you need to help make your work a success!   9 Function Hammer Multi-Tool Kicking things off with a tool for many purposes, this 9 Function Hammer Multi-Tool is practically a toolbox in itself! Manufactured from stainless steel, it includes a hammer, knife blade, mini saw, nail file ..read more

The season of spring is upon us… but while lockdowns are coming to an end, we have a little way to go yet. If you’re still stuck at home more than you’d like and are finding it hard to get into the spring spirit, we have some tips to help you change that in a jiffy! Whether you’re working from home for a while longer, don’t have a garden space to utilise or simply aren’t getting as much time outdoors as you would like, read on to find out how you can bring spring into your home. Flower Power Let’s kick things off with a tip you already knew you’d find on this list. Decorating your home with pl ..read more

At last, some good news! You may have heard the hype (possibly from us!) about changes to the ‘Right to Repair’ laws coming into place this summer that make it easier for household appliances to be repaired. We couldn’t be happier to hear this news and are excited to share what it means for our fixing community. In this blog, we will break down the different sections of the new regulations, when they’ll be in place and what we are doing to support them! What is the ‘Right to Repair’ law? Officially called the ‘Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations’, the law states that companies that ..read more

What tool should every avid DIYer have in their toolbox? Duct tape, that’s what! Used for a whole host of tasks, including painting, mending and temporary holds, duct tape makes DIY that little bit easier, and that’s exactly what we’re about! But how do you know which one is going to give you the results you need? Well, that’s where we come in! We’ve sourced some of the best duct tape brands in the industry to bring you the best of the bunch. But, before we do this of course, we wanted to see for ourselves just how good they are. Amy Sharp, our Social Media Assistant and now in-house product ..read more