Choosing The Right Nails
Nails might seem like the least complicated piece of the DIY toolkit, but understanding the difference between a Round Wire Nail and a Panel Pin will help to make your home improvement projects more successful.
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Cordless Drills – The Ultimate Guide
A good-quality and reliable cordless drill is a DIY toolbox essential, even for those who do little more than hang the occasional shelf or put some flat-pack furniture together.
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Cutting Wood with a Jigsaw
When using a jigsaw, always make sure you are using the correct blade for the material you are cutting.
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Choosing Paintbrushes and Rollers
Learn about the different paint brushes and rollers you will need for different painting jobs around the home, from touching up the paint on a door-frame, to painting the render on the outside of your house.
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How to Use a Handheld Router
If you a planning to do a lot of work with wood, buying a Router can be a good investment.
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Basic Tools for Plumbing Jobs
Many toolkits will contain several tools (pliers, spanners, etc) needed for plumbing jobs, but there are several specialist tools you might need for more advanced tasks.
Read moreBosch PSB 18 LI-2 Cordless Hammer Drill
— Ideal for screwdriving, drilling and hammer drilling — 2 gears for optimized speed and power and 30+2 preselectable torque settings
Read moreRoof Repair Tools
Performing minor repairs and maintenance to your roof is very possible, but you need to work safely and if possible work with a helper. Using the correct tools and equipment is an important part of working safely.
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How to Choose Drill Bits
Having a decent drill is only part of any diy job. If you do not have the correct drill bit for the task at hand, you will be making things hard (and possibly dangerous) for yourself.
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Which Type of Saw Should You Use?
Choosing the right saw for the job can make a huge difference to both how easy the job is to complete and the finish of the cut.
Read moreWallpapering Tools
Wallpapering Tools. A guide to the tools needed for most household diy wallpapering jobs.
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Sharpening a Chisel Blade
Whenever you are working wood with a chisel, it is essential that you keep the blade as sharp as possible.
Read moreBasic DIY Tools
Not everyone will have the space, money or indeed the need for a toolkit to match your local builder, but there are some tools that will be needed again and again around your home.
Read moreTools You Need When Tiling
Several of the tools you might need when tiling can be found in the most basic of tool kits.
Read moreUsing a Wallpaper Steamer
There are several ways to strip wallpaper, but the fastest way by far is to use a steam stripper. These can be bought or hired and will come will all the attachments you need. The only thing you need to add is the water.
Read moreBuyers Guide – Drills
Whether you are busy diy-ing every weekend, or only ever put up the odd shelf, a power drill is one piece of equipment every home should have.
Read moreBosch PSR 18-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver
The PSR 18 cordless drill/driver is a compact and powerful tool for maximum power, whether it be for drilling or screwdriving.
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Guide to Screws and Bolts
There are many different types of screws and bolts available, some for general jobs, and some for very specific DIY
Read moreThe 5 Best 18v Drills Under £100
Buying a good drill is one of the best investments any diy-er can make. As with most power tools, it is usually best to spend a little bit extra to get a product
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Choosing the Right Hammer
Probably the most common hammertype, the claw hammer is a good general hammer, being versatile and of medium weight.
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