Beautician, 40, walks away with father’s £300,000 inheritance after judge writes off ‘DIY will’

A beautician who was left nothing in her father’s £300,000 ‘DIY will’ while her ‘disappointing’ identical twin sister and other siblings shared the lot has won a court fight to pocket the money. Terri Tibbles, 40, had been close to her car dealer father William Tibbles, from Tilbury, Essex, expecting to inherit his entire estate … Read more

Jessie J showcases her newly cropped locks in a new photoshoot after giving herself a DIY haircut

Jessie J showcased her newly cropped locks on Instagram on Tuesday after giving herself a DIY haircut at home. The Flashlight singer, 32, posed up a storm in a chocolate brown ensemble during a sizzling photoshoot while displaying her new style. Earlier in the day, Jessie J filmed herself giggling while snipping off her brunette … Read more

DIY schooling: Furious parents claim they have been left to teach their own children

Furious parents have hit out at online lessons for children working from home, with some claiming teachers are only doing the register and reading stories over Zoom.  The outcry comes after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson admitted yesterday children could stay home until after the February half-term. Mr Williamson stressed he wants ‘schools to be closed … Read more

Screwfix and B&Q owner Kingfisher celebrates DIY boom amid the pandemic with sales soaring 16.9%

Screwfix and B&Q owner Kingfisher celebrates DIY boom amid the pandemic with sales soaring 16.9% By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 22:03 GMT, 12 January 2021 | Updated: 22:03 GMT, 12 January 2021 Bored stay-at-home workers mean DIY sales are still booming Bored stay-at-home workers mean DIY sales are still booming, … Read more

Screwfix and B&Q owner Kingfisher celebrates DIY boom amid the pandemic with sales soaring 16.9%

Screwfix and B&Q owner Kingfisher celebrates DIY boom amid the pandemic with sales soaring 16.9% By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 22:03 GMT, 12 January 2021 | Updated: 22:03 GMT, 12 January 2021 Bored stay-at-home workers mean DIY sales are still booming Bored stay-at-home workers mean DIY sales are still booming, … Read more

Thousands are obsessed with this DIY craft project to transform unwanted glass jars into chic vases

‘This is the best hack I’ve ever seen’: How you can transform old sauce bottles and jars into Instagram-worthy vases and decor – with stunning results Thousands are upcycling unwanted glass jars and bottles from around the house The crafty trend has been seen circling on both Facebook and TikTok  The fun process involves painting … Read more

DIY mum-of-three transforms her small bathroom into an on-trend space

From shabby to stylish: DIY mum-of-three transforms her small bathroom into an on-trend space with a splash of paint and clever shelving An Australian mum has shared images of her DIY bathroom transformation  With a lick of paint, the dull room was transformed into a modern space Mum Taryn simply painted the back wall black … Read more

PizzaExpress launches its own DIY pizza delivery kit

PizzaExpress has launched its own DIY pizza delivery kits after lockdown forced it to close its restaurants – but only Margherita and American Hot are on the menu. The restaurant chain shut hundreds of branches when England was plunged into its third Covid-19 lockdown this week, with all bars, eateries and non-essential shops closed. Though restaurants … Read more

Mother-of-two transforms rundown house with just £5,000 in DIY makeover 

A mother-of-two has transformed a rundown house into a modern home for her family with a budget of just £5,000.     Charlotte Greedy, from Pontyclun, Wales, who enjoyed a passion for DIY from a young age, has been working on the project for two years. The 28-year-old, who lives with her partner, Harriet Waite, 31, and … Read more

Britons spent less time on DIY and exercise than during first coronavirus lockdown

Britain’s first coronavirus lockdown brought greater equality to family households as men took on more chores and childcare – but it appears they have slipped back into old habits since restrictions were lifted. Lockdown habits including lie-ins and late-night TV binges faded away as rules were eased in summer – and women were left to … Read more