Tools & equipment

Power tools make DIY projects faster, easier and more accurate, whether you are tackling small home improvements or larger renovation jobs. A cordless drill is a toolkit essential for drilling holes and driving fixings, while a hammer drill or SDS drill provides the extra power needed for masonry and tougher materials. For cutting, a mitre saw, table saw, or reciprocating saw delivers clean, controlled cuts across wood, metal, and plastic.

For finishing and shaping, a random orbit sander or cordless sander achieves smooth surfaces with minimal effort, while a cordless angle grinder handles cutting, grinding, and polishing with ease. For more intricate work, a Dremel multi tool or Ryobi multi tool offers impressive versatility across a wide range of applications. Specialist tools like a heat gun are ideal for paint stripping and bending materials, while a glue gun is perfect for quick fixes and craft projects. Trusted brands like a DeWalt drill and a Makita drill are popular choices for their reliability and performance across all skill levels, project sizes, and working environments.

Hand tools are essential for accuracy, control, and finishing work across any DIY project. A well chosen hand tool kit covers everyday essentials for repairs, assembly, and maintenance, while measuring tools like a spirit level or laser level keep everything straight and correctly positioned. For fixing and assembly, a mixed screwdriver set, hex key set, or socket set handles a wide range of fixings and fasteners with ease.

For sealing and bonding, a sealant gun or staple gun makes application quick and controlled, while a soldering iron or blow torch is ideal for more specialist electrical and plumbing work. Cutting and finishing tasks are well covered too, with a tile cutter for tiling projects, dedicated plastering tools for smooth wall finishes, an axe for outdoor work, and a clamp to hold materials firmly while you work.

Tool accessories are essential for maximising the performance, versatility, and precision of your DIY equipment. For drilling, mixed drill bit sets, masonry drill bits, and core drill bits cover wood, metal, and masonry with ease, while screwdriver bits make it straightforward to tackle different screw types without switching tools. For cutting, a circular saw blade or jigsaw blade ensures clean, precise cuts across a variety of materials, while a holesaw is ideal for creating larger diameter holes in wood or plaster.

For shaping and routing, router bits and a router table are perfect for decorative edges, joinery, and shaping work. Sanding accessories, including sanding sheets, Bosch sanding sheets, and angle grinder discs, help smooth surfaces and prepare them for paint and coatings. For multi-tool users, Dremel multi tool accessories and attachments for cordless cleaning tools extend functionality across sanding, polishing, cutting, and detailing tasks.

Keeping tools and equipment organised is essential for a safe, efficient, and productive workspace. A reliable tool box provides secure storage for tools, bits, and accessories, with popular options including a DeWalt tool box, Stanley tool box, or Magnusson tool box offering durability, multiple compartments, and robust construction. For portability, a tool bag or Stanley tool bag makes it easy to carry equipment between rooms, floors, and job sites.

Workwear and safety equipment are equally important on any project. Work trousers and overalls offer comfort and flexibility, while safety boots, steel toe boots, and safety trainers provide essential foot protection. For working at height, a loft ladder or work platform improves safe access, while a sack barrow or festival trolley makes moving heavy items easier. For vehicle essentials, jump starters and a car heater keep you operational in all conditions.