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DIY SOS star Nick Knowles: 'We are an incredibly generous, empathetic society'
TV

DIY SOS star Nick Knowles: 'We are an incredibly generous, empathetic society'

DIY SOS has created £20 million worth of homes, respite centres and community spaces. Presenter Nick Knowles says its all about community
How investing in one-stop shops to fix UK's horror homes could pay for itself
DIY
Housing

How investing in one-stop shops to fix UK's horror homes could pay for itself

Stacey Solomon is not afraid of having a go. She even makes DIY look easy
Lucy Sweet

Stacey Solomon is not afraid of having a go. She even makes DIY look easy

Repair Week: We should all learn how to fix things – here's why
Repair Week

Repair Week: We should all learn how to fix things – here's why

Holiday activities: Make this handy harmonica
Summer survival guide

Holiday activities: Make this handy harmonica

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Holiday activities: Make this marvellous mini mangonel with Mr Shaha
Alom Shaha wears a blue shirt sitting at a table and preparing to firehis mini catapult made from a spoon and cup
Summer survival guide

Holiday activities: Make this marvellous mini mangonel with Mr Shaha

Alom Shaha on the joy of making
Life

Alom Shaha on the joy of making

Why millennials don't DIY: a very 21st century problem
News

Why millennials don't DIY: a very 21st century problem

Glasgow's 'Generation DIY' is dominating the city's new night culture
Music

Glasgow's 'Generation DIY' is dominating the city's new night culture