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Loving dad’s passion for DIY saves his life after developing swelling on his leg boarding up daughter’s loft which leads to doctor’s finding kidney cancer

A loving dad was astonished when his passion for DIY saved his life after a swelling developed on his right leg while he boarded his daughter’s loft and led to doctors finding the “silent cancer” on his kidney that could have killed him. Business ...

01 Feb 2022 at 08:27

Life

Running low on cash to complete a DIY job? Here’s how to get back on track

Tackling home improvement jobs yourself, rather than getting the professionals in, can be a way to save a bit of cash. But nearly four in 10 (39%) homeowners admit to underestimating the true cost of DIY jobs, with nearly a quarter (23%) ending ...

24 Jun 2022 at 10:15

People pulling out own teeth due to lack of NHS dental care, ministers warned

People are resorting to DIY dentistry because they are unable to get NHS care for their teeth, ministers have been warned. Labour MP Cat Smith told the Commons that one constituent had even placed teeth he had pulled from his mouth on the ...

21 Jun 2022 at 18:03

Personal Finance

DIY enthusiasts warned not to attempt unsafe work amid cost-of-living crisis

More than a fifth (21%) of people admit they would complete home repairs themselves that are legally required to be carried out or checked by a registered tradesperson, according to a survey. Direct Line business insurance released the ...

11 Nov 2022 at 12:08

City

B&Q owner Kingfisher boosted by rising sales of energy efficiency products

B&Q parent firm Kingfisher has revealed that sales of loft insulation materials have more than doubled as customers seeking to improve energy efficiency in their homes helped to boost the retail group. The company, which also owns ...

24 Nov 2022 at 09:14

City

B&Q owner to update outlook for DIY sector amid income squeeze

B&Q owner Kingfisher is set to reveal how the DIY sector is faring as consumers face squeezed household budgets and the housing market slows. The FTSE 100-listed firm will give shareholders an update on its trading over the ...

18 Nov 2022 at 16:41

City

Wickes sales lift as demand surges for home insulation

Wickes has said it has been boosted by a surge in demand for home insulation as customers seek to protect themselves from rocketing energy bills. The DIY firm and builders’ merchants also called for VAT to be scrapped on ...

15 Sept 2022 at 14:03

City

Wickes boosted by home insulation sales amid energy costs crisis

DIY chain and builders’ merchants Wickes has seen a boost to trade as households rush to buy energy-saving products to help cut soaring power bills over the winter months. The group said falling DIY sales stabilised ...

31 Jan 2023 at 08:19

Quirky

Tech savvy grandad and ex-BBC editing whiz, 69, becomes YouTuber sharing his top DIY tricks to 1,500 subscribers

A 69-year-old grandad has retired from a career as a BBC video editing assistant to produce creative videos for his YouTube DIY channel, earning more than 150,000 views and the ultimate praise from his ...

14 Feb 2023 at 07:37

Adults ‘spending less time gardening and reading’ than at start of pandemic

Gardening, DIY and sorting the bins are among the activities adults are spending less time doing now than in the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures suggest. Reading, jogging and playing ...

04 Jul 2023 at 14:43

Local News

PICTURES: Snap up this cosy turn-key cottage in Waterford for a steal at €185k

If you've ever dreamed of countryside cottage living but don't fancy the hard graft or stress of a full refurbishment project, then this may be the cottage for you. CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO ...

14 Nov 2023 at 20:33

Home

PICTURES: Spectacular thatched house near Waterford beach hits the market

USE THE ARROWS ABOVE OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY 6 Saint James Wood, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, X42K276 This recently refurbished four-bed, four-bathroom thatched home in ...

07 Jan 2024 at 09:33

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