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Two of the best mitre saws on a work bench in a garage
Want precise DIY cuts? We’ve found the 5 best mitre saws for your next project

By Megan Milstead, Hugh Metcalf last updated

The best mitre saws are versatile tools for home improvement projects, offering highly accurate cuts. Here are the top options we recommend

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I’ve just upgraded my painting and decorating kit – and it's turned out to be the best I've had

By Steve Jenkins Published

When replacing your old kit, you need to choose the good stuff to make sure it lasts. Here, our DIY expert Steven Jenkins reveals his recent top purchases

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Black & Decker Workmate WN536 with hand saw on top on patio with grey pallet furniture on background
A Black & Decker Workmate is a DIY classic and like a second pair of hands, so does the Workmate WM536 live up to expectations?

By Steve Jenkins Published

Does the Black & Decker Workmate WM536 match up to its predecessors? I test the latest incarnation of the classic to see how it performs

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'Most power tools are made for men’s hands – but these are the comfiest ones for women'

By Alice Ostapjuk-Wise Published

Our female DIY expert explains why power tools are often poorly suited to women and highlights her favourite tools that buck the trend

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I stopped cleaning my paintbrushes after every job – these simple tricks save time and keep them ready for the next day

By Steve Jenkins Published

You don’t always need to clean your brushes and rollers after every decorating session. I’ve found these simple ways to store them overnight without letting them dry out

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Orange orbital sander on its side with a mesh sanding disc on the sander and a paper-based disc with holes in front
Is it time to say hello to mesh sandpaper and goodbye to standard sandpaper for your DIY tasks?

By Steve Jenkins Published

I recently made the switch to using mesh sandpaper on more of my DIY jobs. Here's why I think you should consider it too

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Black and orange Black & Decker BLD783 Cordless Drill against wood background
Is the new Black and Decker BLD783 18v Cordless Brushless Combi Drill an upgrade worth investing in?

By Steve Jenkins Published

Recently launched, and promising a better performance, I put this combi drill through its paces to see if it was better than the many other drills I've tried

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The best cordless drills on a workshop surface
We tested the best cordless drills for DIY – these 6 impressed us most

By Sarah Handley, Garry Martin, Jack Woodfield, Joseph Mullane last updated

Want the best cordless drill for your toolkit? We've shortlisted our top picks, including impact drivers, combi drills and hammer drills

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Woman restoring furniture in front of phone on tripod
8 DIY content creators worth following who really know their stuff

By Megan Milstead Published

Whether you're looking for hands-on advice or inspiring ideas, these are the best DIY content creators we'd follow

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Evolution R210 SMS Plus mitre saw on grey wooden pallets
Does the mid-range Evolution R210SMS+ 210mm Sliding Compound Mitre Saw cut as well as more expensive models?

By Steve Jenkins Published

The Evolution R210SMS+ 210mm Sliding Compound Mitre Saw claims to offer great quality and features at a hard-to-resist price – do I agree?

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