Home Improvment
Getting ready for spring
From cleaning and decorating, to gardening and DIY, spring brings with it an irresistible incentive to blow away the cobwebs and get your home spruced for the warmer months ahead.
Top tips for ‘greening' your home
Homeowners need only take small steps to green their home and make savings, according to estate agents.
Freshen up your home this February at Focus DIY
According to recent research an impressive 95% of us plan to Spring clean this year and yet half of us admit that we hate actually doing it!
15% off everything for over 60s and homemovers at Focus DIY
Focus DIY is offering a helping hand to over 60s and home movers this February with a fantastic 15% off everything* in store for all qualifying discount cardholders.
Sainsbury’s and British Gas put solar panels in the weekly shop
Sainsbury's customers can now top up their weekly grocery shop with one-off purchases such as Solar Panels, to help them generate their own energy at home.
Let love blossom with Focus DIY
Spoil that special someone this Valentine’s Day with a selection of romantic gifts and accessories from Focus DIY. From colourful blossoms to cosy cushions, candles and lighting, Focus has all the luxuries you need to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember.
A helping hand with Assisted Living from Focus DIY
Focus DIY has launched Assisted Living - a range of practical gadgets and tools ergonomically designed to make life easier. The 22 strong product range will help avoid strains and injuries when tackling everyday tasks that just aren’t as easy as maybe they used to be.
Britons spark DIY boom as property market slumps
UK consumers are rushing to buy home improvement items in an attempt to beat the property slump, according to new research released today.
Improve your living space and save energy
We all know the importance of lighting when it comes to looking good. And your home is no different! Now it's easier than ever to create mood lighting in your home, with a simple DIY job that brings your living environment up-to-date and more attractive.
Preventing condensing boiler breakdowns
With temperatures in Britain taking another dip this week, the coldest winter for 100 years seems unwilling to leave just yet.
Beware the silent killer
Confused.com is urging all consumers to do a safety check on all their gas appliances, chimneys and flues, to protect themselves from the silent killer - carbon monoxide poisoning.
‘Home Hermits' - Brits to spend record time indoors this January
The findings from Halifax Home Insurance reveal more than a third (39 per cent) of Brits will be staying-in more than usual this month, mainly because they don't have the cash to go out (58 per cent) or are trying to save money (47 per cent).
Buy one get three free on insulation at Focus DIY
With the cold weather still upon us, now is a great time to insulate your home. Focus DIY is running an exclusive offer on all Knauf loft insulation rolls# with a fantastic buy one get three free deal, until 31st January*. This offer is valid in store only so head down to your local Focus DIY this week to grab a bargain.
Double discounts this weekend at Focus DIY
Shoppers at DIY and gardening chain Focus DIY have double reason to celebrate this January with the launch of two additional winter discounts.
Glazing over increasing energy costs
With five of the six big energy suppliers already announcing price hikes, UK households are looking for more and more ways of reducing their energy consumption and bills.