New Valspar Ready Mix range

Leading UK paint brand Valspar Paint has unveiled its first Ready Mix range, bringing its colour expertise to an exciting new ‘pick-up-and-go’ format designed to complement its industry-leading paint mixing…

Google and Screwfix spread the AI word

The companies have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind partnership to help the nation’s trades use AI tools to grow their businesses The collaboration will empower the country’s builders, plumbers, and…

TradeKart partners with Band of Builders

TradeKart expands commitment to UK tradespeople with Band of Builders partnership TradeKart has become a Strategic Partner of Band of Builders, one of the construction industry’s leading charities, reinforcing its…

Interview with apprentice Sam McDougall

In the second of our interviews with apprentices, we speak to 19-year-old Sam McDougall, a first-year apprentice with George Nicolson, studying at Edinburgh College. What’s your background? I’m from Gilmerton…

Green is the colour

HMG Paints has identified Chartwell Green as one of the defining exterior paint colour trends shaping garden renovation projects in 2026. As public interest for heritage-inspired outdoor living spaces continues…

Insurance – it’s essential

Neil Whiteford from Roxburgh Insurance Brokers paints a picture of risk, responsibility and growth, showing how businesses must adapt their cover as they expand. My previous article (Decorating Matters, Winter…