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Stuck With One Tool Brand? The Truth About Battery Platform Loyalty in the UK
Battery Platform Loyalty

Stuck With One Tool Brand? The Truth About Battery Platform Loyalty in the UK

From DeWalt to Ryobi, battery systems can make or break your workshop. We look at...
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Lumberjack Tools UK Is Gaining Ground — But What’s Behind the Buzz?
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Lumberjack Tools UK Is Gaining Ground — But What’s Behind the Buzz?

A lesser-known name is quietly winning over UK DIYers. We look at how Lumberjack Tools...
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Tungsten carbide masonry drill bits laid out on a DIY workbench with wood, tile, and brick pieces in the background.
DIY Tools

The Ultimate Drill Bit Set for Tile, Brick, and Wood – Tested and Reviewed

Tired of bits that burn out on tile and brick? These tungsten carbide drill bits...
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UK Garden Rooms Surge in Popularity as Homeowners Ditch the Spare Room
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UK Garden Rooms Surge in Popularity as Homeowners Ditch the Spare Room

Spare rooms are so 2020. UK homeowners are heading outside — literally — as garden...
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B&Q Trials Tool Library Scheme — Could This Be the Future of DIY?
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B&Q Trials Tool Library Scheme — Could This Be the Future of DIY?

B&Q is trialling a tool library in the UK — meaning you can now borrow...
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Bosch PROFACTOR power tools from the 2025 range featured in Helpful Home DIY blog
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Bosch's Best Power Tools of 2025 | Helpful Home DIY Blog

We’ve tested Bosch’s top power tools of 2025—from drills to sanders—and picked our favourites for...
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Comparing the Bosch GDR 18V-160 and the Makita DTD152Z LXT 18v Impact Drivers
18v impact driver comparison

Comparing the Bosch GDR 18V-160 and the Makita DTD152Z LXT 18v Impact Drivers

Bosch vs Makita—who wins the impact driver showdown? We compare power, price, features, and real-world...
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