Unlike their fathers or grandfathers, today’s Gen Y men don’t seem to possess the traditional DIY skills – like putting up shelves or changing a tire – that the stereotypical 'handyman' about the house is modelled on. Instead, they prefer to delegate these jobs out to tradesmen who’ll do it right.

Three in four Australian homeowners plan to decorate their digs in the next two years, and 41% plan to build an addition or renovate. Tapping into this national obsession, Houzz is a community of home renovators and professionals that's disrupting Australia's $30 billion DIY market.

While the past decade has seen the rise of maker culture - from crafting to hacking - DIY retailers seem to have been left out. And yet, despite a shaky housing market, the desire to improve one’s home has never been stronger. So what’s behind this mismatch, and how can brands transform into buzzing hives for a new generation of DIYers?

Two-thirds of adults in Scotland are hitting the recommended levels of physical activity – but they’re not taking part in traditional team sports. So what’s keeping them fit and healthy? New research suggests that doing housework and DIY is helping Scots stay in shape.