Tool theft is a constant worry for UK tradespeople, and a small Bluetooth tracker hidden in a drill case or tool bag is one of the cheapest ways to improve your odds of getting kit back. Here is how the…
Drilling into a cable or pipe is expensive, dangerous and avoidable. A good wall scanner tells you where the studs, metal, pipes and live cables are before you drill. Here are six detectors UK tradespeople buy, from simple one-button tools…
You spend more hours in your work boots than in almost anything else you own, so a pair that is safe, waterproof and comfortable by mid-afternoon is worth choosing carefully. Here are six S3 safety boots UK tradespeople actually buy,…
From November to February a lot of trade work happens in the dark: lofts, under-stair cupboards, unlit new builds and early winter starts. A good cordless work light that runs on the batteries you already own is one of the…
Black Friday is the biggest sale of the year for tools. If you need new kit for the van, Black Friday tool deals can save real money, as long as you know what you want before the sale starts. Here…
Tilers and flooring fitters spend more time on their knees than almost any other trade, and the wrong pads either hurt by lunchtime or scratch the floor you have just laid. Here are five knee pads worth considering, from strapped…
A site radio has to survive drops, dust and rain, and it makes most sense when it runs on the same batteries as your power tools. Here are six DAB site radios UK tradespeople buy, grouped by battery platform. Quick…
A good laser level saves time on every job that needs straight, level lines: kitchens, tiling, dry lining, shelving and first fix. Here are six laser levels UK tradespeople buy, from compact cross line lasers to full 3 x 360…
Electricians carry a lot of small, specific tools, and a bag that keeps screwdrivers, testers and strippers in their own pockets saves time on every job. Here are six tool bags electricians buy, from open totes to backpacks and belt…
A two-pole voltage tester is the one tool an electrician uses on every safe isolation, so it is worth getting right. Here are six testers UK electricians actually buy, what separates them, and why a proving unit matters as much…