Millions have spent lockdown up a ladder or wielding hammers to transform their living spaces in lockdown.
But DIY enthusiasts and professional builders face a shortage of key products from timber to radiators, taps, cookers – and even kitchen sinks.
While warehouses and builders’ merchants have remained open over the past year, the surge in demand has mixed with the effects of Covid-19 and Brexit – hitting manufacturing and imports – to create a shortfall.
Millions have spent lockdown up a ladder or wielding hammers to transform their living spaces in lockdown [File photo]
A snapshot survey of the websites of B&Q, Homebase, Wickes and Screwfix reveals many makeover essentials are either unavailable or in limited supply.