DIY

Following a survey indicating that an increased number of people chose to carry out renovations in their homes in 2022, with outdoor areas being the most popular for spend in the South West, RGB Building Supplies is giving advice on budget-friendly improvements people can make in their gardens this spring.

The research, carried out by consumer spending experts at money.co.uk for its...

The Tiverton branch of RGB Building Supplies is offering excess wood to the local community for free.

The branch has a number of damaged wooden pallets that can be broken down, as well as off-cuts of timber, which people are welcome to collect and use as firewood or to complete projects.

Paul Hague, Branch Manager at RGB Tiverton, commented:

“The wood is perfectly...

The Exmouth branch of RGB Building Supplies is inviting local tradespeople to its free demonstration morning on Wednesday 23rd November.

Between 8am and 12pm, representatives from Cure It GRP Roofing Systems will be showing how to install a glass fibre roof, and specialists from construction chemical supplier TecBuild will be speaking to customers and answering questions.

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The team at RGB Building Supplies in Exmouth are inviting the local community to join them on Wednesday 3rd August to celebrate 10 years since the branch opened its doors.

Between 7am and 5pm, local tradespeople and the community will be able to enjoy free food, make use of special offers and have the chance to win prizes.

Visitors will also be able to see demonstrations and...

The Barnstaple branch of RGB Building Supplies celebrated the opening of its new dedicated plumbing and heating centre with a week of events to showcase what they have available.

Between Monday 13th and Friday 17th June, hot water cylinder provider Gledhill, plumbing and heating control distributors EPH, piping system company SANHA, manufacturer of sanitary equipment SIAMP, and...

The Torquay branch of RGB Building Supplies is holding a free supplier morning on Friday 1st July when tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts will be able to see demonstrations and talk to experts about some of the leading products on the market.

From 7.30am, visitors can speak to suppliers from premium wooden door manufacturer XL Joinery, building product supplier Timco, adhesive supplier...

With the head of Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, warning that the annual household energy bills are likely to rise by a further £800 when the price cap is adjusted in October, RGB Building Supplies is giving advice to local households about cost-effective changes they could make to receive a potential saving of up to £700 on the average yearly energy bill*.

Paul West, Branch...

A Torquay woman has swapped a degree in neuroscience for a trades apprenticeship as she pursues her dream to become the ‘Queen of DIY’.

Elly-May Mangan was an A star student at Torquay Girls’ Grammar School and Exeter College before securing a place at Birmingham University.

But half-way through her degree, she decided that the academic route was no longer for her and she...

RGB Building Supplies has extended its weekday operating hours and it branches will now open at 7am on Monday to Friday throughout the summer.

The extended hours give customers, particularly those who work in the trades, more flexibility in when they collect supplies and arrive at their jobs. Lengthening the opening times of the branches also helps maintain and improve social...

RGB Building Supplies recently donated painting accessories to a team of volunteers who brightened up a courtyard belonging to Exeter-based Learn to Live 19-25, an organisation which supports young adults who have learning disabilities, physical difficulties or complex needs.

The group of volunteers, made up of apprentices from Devon County Council’s Leadership Support Team, asked the...