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We test the tools, workwear, and kit that actually matters on site.  Just straight advice from people who’ve used it.

First Year Heating Engineer Tool Kit: What You Actually Need

The hand tools a first year heating engineer actually needs: Knipex, Bahco, Monument and Rothenberger picks, all available on Amazon UK.

How to Set Your Day Rate as a UK Tradesperson

How to work out your day rate as a UK tradesperson: costs, tax, chargeable days and a worked example, so you charge what the job needs. %

Rothenberger vs Monument: Plumbing Hand Tools Compared

Best Water Pump Pliers UK: Knipex Cobra and Its Rivals

The best water pump pliers for UK plumbers: Knipex Cobra in 180, 250 and 300mm against Rothenberger and Knipex Alligator, with prices and reviews.

Best Pipe Bender UK

The best pipe benders for UK plumbers: Monument, Rothenberger and Hilmor lever benders plus bending springs, compared on size, price and use.

Best Copper Pipe Cutter UK

The best copper pipe cutters for UK plumbers: Monument, Rothenberger, OX and Ridgid compared on size range, build, price and which job each suits.

How to Look After Cordless Batteries in Winter

How to look after cordless tool batteries in a UK winter: storage, charging, cold-weather runtime and the kit that keeps your 18V batteries going.

Best Cable Rods for Electricians UK

The best cable rods for UK electricians: Faithfull, Draper, Silverline and CK kits compared on length, flexibility, price and what comes in the box.

Best Wire Strippers UK

The best wire strippers for UK electricians: Knipex, Wiha, Stanley and budget VDE options compared on stripping range, speed, price and durability.

Best Clamp Meter UK

The best clamp meters for UK electricians and engineers: Fluke, Kewtech, UNI-T and Kaiweets compared on features, accuracy, price and real reviews.

Martindale vs Kewtech: Test Kit for UK Sparks Compared

Martindale vs Kewtech: voltage testers, proving units and check plugs compared on price, features and reviews, so UK electricians can pick the right kit.

Best Socket Tester UK for Electricians

The best socket testers for UK electricians: Kewtech, Martindale, Fluke and Kaiweets compared on features, price and what each one can and cannot tell you.

Best SDS Plus Drill Bit Set UK

The best SDS Plus drill bit sets for UK trades from Bosch, DeWalt and Makita: what to buy for brick, block and concrete, with prices and pros and cons.

Best Drill Bit Set UK: HSS, Masonry and Wood Bits for Trade

The best drill bit sets for UK tradespeople: HSS-G metal bits, masonry bits and wood flat bits from DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee and Irwin, with prices.

Einhell vs Ryobi: Which Budget Battery Platform Wins?

Einhell vs Ryobi for UK tradespeople: drills, impact drivers, batteries and value compared, with a clear verdict on which budget platform wins.

Is Einhell Good Enough for Trade? A Look at Power X-Change

Is Einhell Power X-Change good enough for trade use? An honest UK look at the range, what it does well, where it falls short, and who should buy it.

Best Site Table Saw UK

The best site table saws in the UK for carpenters and joiners: DeWalt, Bosch and Evolution compared on blade size, voltage, portability and price.

Best Screwdriver Bit Set UK: Impact-Rated Bits for Trade

The best impact-rated screwdriver bit sets in the UK for trade use: Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Wera and Irwin compared on bit types, build and price.

Impact Driver vs Impact Wrench vs Combi Drill: Which Do You Actually Need?

Impact driver, impact wrench or combi drill? A plain-English UK guide to what each does, which suits your trade, and the models worth buying.

Best Flask for Site Work UK

The best flasks for site work in the UK: Stanley and Thermos drinks flasks and food flasks compared on size, heat retention, toughness and price.

First Year Dryliner Tool Kit: What You Actually Need

What a first-year dryliner actually needs: the hand tools, screwdriver, levels and dust protection worth buying first, with UK prices and what to skip.

Best Drywall Screw Gun UK: Autofeed and Collated Screwdrivers

The best drywall screw guns in the UK for dryliners and fitters: Makita, DeWalt, Bosch and Milwaukee autofeed and collated screwdrivers compared.

First Year Landscaper Tool Kit: What You Actually Need

What a first-year landscaper actually needs: the hand tools, cordless garden kit and safety gear worth buying first, with UK prices and what to skip.

Best Cordless Pole Saw UK

The best cordless pole saws for UK landscapers and tree surgeons: Makita, Ryobi, Einhell, Bosch and Stihl compared on reach, bar length and price.

Best Cordless Strimmer for Landscapers UK

The best cordless strimmers for UK landscapers: Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee and Stihl compared on battery platform, cutting width, weight and price.

Best Cordless Leaf Blower for Landscapers UK

The best cordless leaf blowers for UK landscapers - Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi and Einhell compared on airflow, battery platform and price.

Best Cordless Hedge Trimmer for Landscapers UK

The best cordless hedge trimmers for UK landscapers - Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi, Bosch and Einhell compared on blade length, battery platform and price

EcoFlow vs Jackery: Which Power Station Suits Site and Van Work?

EcoFlow vs Jackery compared for UK trade - capacity, recharge speed and price, so you know which portable power station actually suits van and site work.

Best Portable Power Station for Tradespeople UK

The best portable power stations for UK trade - EcoFlow, Jackery, Anker and Bluetti compared for running tools and charging kit off-grid.

Leica Disto vs Bosch GLM: Laser Measures Compared for Trade

Leica DISTO vs Bosch GLM compared for UK trade - accuracy, app features and price, so you know which laser measure is actually worth the extra money.
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