B&Q's £9 weeding gadget will leave your driveways & patios spotless – plus you don't have to bend down
A handy gadget will leave your driveway and patio looking spotless, and it will set you back less than £9.
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The Telescopic Extending Patio Groove Weed Remover is available for just £8.70 from B&Q
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Weeds have an annoying habit of popping up in the most awkward places.
This can make the task of removing them seem all the more overwhelming.
With the
The extendable mechanism makes the gadget perfect for clearing weeds and moss from patios and paving stones.
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This buy is designed to easily fit between paving stones, removing weeds instantly.
It comes manufactured with a soft grip foam handle for your comfort.
The gadget features a scraper blade and handle as well as a telescopic twist tight feature enabling it to adjust in size.
This weed remover measures approximately 70 centimetres to 100 centimetres in size.
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B&Q shoppers can enjoy a one year guarantee with this buy.
And B&Q isn't the only retailer selling gadgets designed to tackle weeds.
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How to save money at B&M
Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app.
The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label.
Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift.
The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store.
According to one ex-B&M manager,
Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt:
Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play.
Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page.
You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen.
Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check.
If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price.
You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner.
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