Whether you’re a decorator, trader, builder, handy-person or DIYer, then our detailed Christmas Gift Guide is bound to inspire, solve and help you find the perfect gift for your loved one, regardless of age. And as Noddy Holder would say (and has been every year since 1973), ITS CHRISTMAS! Here are our best picks for …
Updated by Darrell Morrison – November 14th 2023 Heated Clothing is designed to keep you warm when working in colder temperatures. But more than that, they are battery-powered to provide a continuous stream of heat whilst working. This means that when the temperature drops and you have to work outside, your choice of hoodie, jacket, …
Lighting is an essential part of everyday living, whether you’re switching the kitchen light on to make a cup of tea or using a torch to see a dark area while working we all use it and most of the time without even thinking about it. If you are a tradesman, construction worker or even …
Think about it – what tool is the most versatile available on the market today? Some will argue a combi drill, others will argue a heat gun (god knows why), while others might argue for mitre saws. Even though each opinion is valid, in my opinion they’re all wrong. I submit to you, the jury, …
I’ve been a fan of Makita for a fair few years now, both as a retailer, product administrator and user of their equipment. However, in a case of ‘Did you know’, this is my pick of some of their more unusual items and equipment that really stand out. Now, now before I started writing this, …
Makita continues to be one of the most popular and well-thought-of suppliers of cordless power tools. Their 18V LXT range can be found on job sites up and down the UK… and are instantly recognisable. One of the things that have never changed is the share vastness of the range… . With over 300 tools that make …
It’s no secret that the major power tool brands have, over the last few years, began to focus their efforts to replace mains powered tools with cordless options. Introduced in June 2020, the Makita 40V MAX XGT is designed to do just that but without any loss in performance, flexibility or reliability. In fact, the …
Makita is one of, if not the largest manufacturer of power tools in the world with factories in Brazil, China, Romania, Dubai, Germany, the US, and the UK. The company was founded on 21st March 1915 as Makita Denski Seisakusho by Mosaburo Makita. The early days of the company was selling and repairing light fixtures, …