B&Q High Carbon Steel Hand Saw (L)500mm

Steel - An alloy made predominately of Iron combined with <2% carbon

Plastic - A generic term for a synthetic product used in the manufacture of products

Inch - Equivalent to approximately 2.5cm

Hand - A part of the body at the end of the arm

Hand - A pointer which indicates time on a clock face

Carbon - A common element, in its simplest form is coal. The element can take different form from hard diamonds through graphite to soft carbon

Prolonged - A measurement of time, generally longer than usual.

B&Q are the largest home improvement retail company in Europe with 350 stores in the UK and 60 stores internationally. They sell a range of DIY products for home improvement, and have a product range of over 40,000 items. The first B&Q store was opened in 1969, within 10 years they had 26 stores nationwide. Most branches of B&Q are warehouse style stores that house all the products in store available for customers to take home straight away. They sell kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, storage and shelving, garden buildings and furniture, heating equipment, decorating supplies, building materials, electrical appliances and power tools. Many branches also have garden centres selling a variety of plants, shrubs and accessories. Their staff are knowledgeable and are on hand to help customers achieve their home improvement goals. Their website at diy.com has a wealth of help and advice available, and allows customers to order online for home delivery, or store pick up. The brand are also popular with trade customers and have opened several trade counters throughout the UK.