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B&Q

Spring bank holiday opening times for B&Q, Homebase and Wickes

Dan Willson, aka Withered Hand

The Scotsman Sessions #365: Withered Hand

The Scottish Retail Consortium said the April figures revealed a more pronounced polarisation of performance between food and non-food categories.

Cost of living: Easter sees 'slender but welcome' uplift in Scottish sales

A protest against sewage will take place at Stonehaven Harbour this weekend.

Peaceful sewage protest to be held at Stonehaven Harbour

Grey haired woman Pic: Barbara Prinz/Adobe

I'm too vain for the silver sisterhood - Gaby Soutar

B&Q and Screwfix will open more than 100 new stores this year

B&Q and Screwfix plan to open more than 100 new stores this year

Drivers are being warned not to attempt a new TikTok craze of attempting to defrost a car windscreen with WD-40.

Drivers warned to avoid this TikTok hack to defrost car windscreen

Best cordless drills: DIY with hammer drills, combi and impact drills

Which is the best cordless drill for at-home DIY?

Wilko has announced the launch of its first ever Click and Collect service which allows shoppers to pick up everyday essentials”via one convenient trip”.

Wilko announces launch of first ever Click and Collect service

VLURE

Under the Radar: VLURE

Stuart Grant moved into the cottage he bought as a wreck with no roof and no doors in 1984

Man, 89, built his own off-grid 'Hobbit House' in Highlands

Aldi has launched a new energy saving home range to help customers save money

Aldi launch new energy saving home range to help customers save money

A pair of tastefully posed Christmas crackers at The Ivy in the Lanes

Expert shares tips how to have an eco-friendly Christmas in 2022

Humour

Under the Radar: Humour

Nearly half of homeowners discover unknown nightmares after moving in – includin...

From left: Lisa, David and Alex Johnstone, and Eddie Nicholson. Picture: William West/Nineteen80 Design Studios.

Falkirk hire firm Your Equipment Solutions pivots to employee ownership

Get crafty this Halloween with these budget-friendly ideas

7 budget-friendly decoration ideas and crafts to try this Halloween

These are the top 20 activities it's 'too hot' for

People are exercising more than they did before the pandemic, research has revealed

People ‘still travelling less and exercising more than before Covid’

Opening your windows when it's hot may seem like the natural thing to do - but it's not always the best way to keep your home cool.

When to open and close your home’s windows during a heatwave

Over a quarter of Brits look for a well-presented van when employing a tradesper...

How to turn your humble garden shed into an at-home gin bar with a little help f...

A fruit laden elderberry bush

Mum's the Word: DIY can be risky, but it's just too tempting

Isle Martin in the Summer Isles is looking for a volunteer caretaker for the summer with hopes to permanently repopulate the place with permanent residents once again. PIC: Geograph.org/Chris and Meg Mellish.

Isle Martin: Fancy spending summer on an uninhabited Scottish island in the Summ...

Non-essential shops could reopen across Scotland first time in 2021, on 26 April (Picture: Getty Images)

This is when non-essential shops can reopen in Scotland as lockdown eases

Most Brits like to make a meal out of doing DIY jobs, study finds

Green-fingered homeowners spent more time renovating their gardens than any room...

Shoppers returned to B&Q stores in Scotland during the summer following the initial lockdown as stores were classified as essential. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

B&Q owner cashes in on lockdown DIY boom as profits leap more than 600%

Shoppers returned to B&Q stores in Scotland during the summer following the initial lockdown as stores were classified as essential. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

B&Q to 'capitalise on confinement' as locked-down consumers improve their homes

The skills that you bring to a small business can be your greatest strength in taking on bigger competitors

Ad Feature Five advantages Scottish small businesses have over big business

The trick with DIY is to start small and make sure you have the right tools.

10 top tips for DIY success - from choosing tools to tackling big projects

Tony - or should that be Emperor Tony - in front of his SHED OF THE YEAR 2007 - the first ever winner of the competition
The Roman Temple is a Folly. All the best stately homes can look across their estate and see a temple in the distance. It's just that this one is a bit nearer to the house, that's all !

Ready, Sheddie, Go!

Top tips to avoid cold weather problems at home. (Picture: Shutterstock)

How to avoid common winter problems in your home - from broken boilers to mould

Frozen pipes are one of winter's greatest nuisances, but they needn't be too much hassle if you know what to do (Photo: Shutterstock)

What should I do if my pipes have frozen?

New research reveals the most house proud areas of the UK

Covid-induced corner cutting risks invalidating insurance of millions of movers ...

Some simple improvements can add value to your home without much outlay.

5 home improvements you can make for under £100

Nicola Sturgeon said measures were "absolutely necessary"

Scots outdoor centres to close under post-Christmas restrictions

Demand for exercise bikes has risen.

These are the items people are buying ahead of winter lockdown

Scientists have created an edible steak made from human cells - here’s why

A 'restaurant' on Edinburgh's Cockburn Street makes a point about the current Covid restrictions (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

We should 'rage, rage' against latest Covid restrictions – John McLellan

Buyers want the space to be functional as well as stylish, says Brownlow. Picture: Nick Callaghan Photography.

The homes they are a-changing - comment

Get into DIY spirit for National Home Improvement Month

Now that the evening commute is a distant memory for many, why not use this extra time to teach your child this very necessary life skill?

50 activities for kids in lockdown: from gardening to arts and crafts and DIY

A still from Park

Fringe Spoken Word review: Park

The Chippendale School of carpentry in East Lothian which has had an increase in applicants during lockdown.

Surge middle-aged professionals retraining as cabinetmakers

Don’t be surprised if hotels ask you about your health history before you attend (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's what to expect on your next spa visit or spa hotel stay

Are you interested in trying condiment flavoured ice cream? (Photo: Heinz)

You can now get DIY ketchup, mayonnaise and salad cream flavoured ice cream kits

How lockdown has led to 'Band Aid Britain', with millions of homes in disrepair

Lockdown learning boosts career prospects of under-35s

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9 tips on laying paving slabs in your garden - and what materials you’ll need

Lockdown learning is leading to a new skills boom

Celebrate music’s independent spirit with online festival

People who still have an income are saving cash in the lockdown due to a lack of places to spend it.

Consumers saving cash amid lockdown

Crafty ways to ease your family's stress during lockdown

Are your design skills up to scratch? (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now get paid to be an interior designer on Animal Crossing - here’s how

The Scotsman Top Stories

Teenage Students In Uniform Sitting Examination In School Hall

Scottish towns 'underperform' in new school league tables

Renowned for its academic excellence, Jordanhill School is Glasgow's only entry in this list, coming top of the pile. An impressive 89 per cent of pupils leave with at least five Highers.

The 18 best performing secondary schools in Scotland

Secondary schools ranked by percentage of pupils passing five or more Highers or equivalent qualifications in the 2021/22 academic year

Search our interactive Scottish secondary school league table