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Press Releases

  • Half-Done Homes: almost 16 million Brits living with unfinished home projects

    New research reveals a nation stuck in a DIY rut with nearly a third (30%) of UK adults admitting they’ve started a job in the past year that remains unfinished – equating to 15.9 million UK adults across the nation.

    7 Aug 2025

    A half-done room with unpainted wooden panelling and unfinished walls, showing visible signs of a paused DIY decorating project.

  • £4 billion lost to rogue tradespeople in the UK

    Over £4 billion has been lost by UK homeowners due to cowboy builders and dodgy tradespeople, as 35% fail to carry out basic checks before handing over their money.

    19 Jun 2025

    A rogue tradesperson gesturing under the sink, explaining a plumbing problem to a customer.

  • Scam spotter guide: How to avoid a rogue tradesperson

    Social media may be convenient, but it can also be home to scammers and fake profiles. If you’re looking to book work on your home, here’s how to avoid getting ripped off.

    19 Jun 2025

    A couple in their living room, looking at a leak while attempting to book a plumber online.

  • National Toolbox Amnesty launches this bank holiday

    4.8 million Brits fear they will botch a DIY or home maintenance job this weekend, costing them £106 on average to fix, and totalling a staggering £512 million across the nation.

    2 May 2025

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