Painting over damp plaster or laying flooring on a wet screed causes expensive callbacks. A moisture meter tells you when a surface is ready. Here are six meters UK plasterers, decorators and builders use, from pocket pin meters to professional…
A heated jacket that runs on the same batteries as your power tools is one of the best upgrades for winter site work. Here is how the main tool brands’ heated jackets and hoodies compare, and what to check before…
Buying for a tradesperson is harder than it looks: they already own the big tools, and they are fussy about brands. The safest gifts are the everyday things that make a cold, early working day easier, or a quality version…
Festool Systainers set the standard for stackable tool cases, but they are not the only option, and if your tools come from another brand a different system may suit you better. Here is how the main Systainer alternatives compare, and…
Milwaukee Packout and DeWalt ToughSystem are the two big heavy-duty modular storage systems on UK sites. Both stack boxes onto a wheeled base, both lock together, and both have huge ranges. Here is how they differ, and how to decide.…
Starting an electrical apprenticeship means building a tool kit from scratch, and it is easy to waste money on big sets full of tools you never use. This list covers what most UK apprentice electricians need first, with insulated (VDE)…
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…
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…
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,…