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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Milwaukee Packout is the system everyone compares against, but it is not the only modular tool storage worth buying in the UK, and if your power tools are DeWalt, Makita, Bosch or Einhell, staying in that brand’s own system usually…
Tradespeople spend more time on the road than almost any other profession. Whether you’re driving between jobs, collecting materials, or covering long distances to reach customers – your van is on the road constantly. That means more exposure to other…
Fuel is one of the biggest running costs for any tradesperson. Cover 20,000 miles a year in a diesel van – entirely normal for a busy sole trader – and a fuel card discount can save you hundreds of pounds…
Tool theft costs UK tradespeople tens of millions of pounds every year. For a sole trader, losing a van full of tools overnight isn’t just an inconvenience – it can put you out of work for days while you sort…