Home & Garden

Founded over 40 years ago in Southampton, B&Q has gone on to become the largest home improvement and gardening supplies retailer in the UK and Europe. In 2001 the transactional website www.diy.com was launched. It provides round-the-clock access to B&Q products and advice to cover all your DIY needs and queries.

In 1964 a young furniture designer envisaged creating contemporary designs at ‘democratic’ prices. Thanks to Terence Conran, the Habitat ‘lifestyle’ was born. The constants at Habitat are top quality products and beautiful designs. What changes are the styles, materials, textures and colours to adapt to the latest fashion trends and customer requirements.

Founded in 1979, Homebase has become one of the largest home improvements retailers in the UK. It was originally part of the Sainsbury’s supermarket chain and when it was launched the aim was to bring a ‘supermarket feel’ to DIY, contrasting with the very masculine atmosphere of a traditional hardware store or builders’ merchants.

Good kitchenware is a sound investment so why not head to lakeland.com and pick up some of the best quality baking basics and innovative gadgets. Brilliant cleaning products are also available so you can make your house sparkle thanks to great time-saving solutions.

Wickes is the ultimate DIY store whether you need to pick up a few bits and pieces for weekend job or whether you’re planning some serious home improvements that could take a little longer. At wickes.co.uk you can take advantage of a wide range of brilliant products and tools to make your next DIY job that little bit easier.