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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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Does the affordable Titan TTB876PLN 3mm Electric Planer have what it takes for serious DIY? I put it to the test

By Steve Jenkins Published

Is this own-brand, budget-friendly electric planer a one-and-done power tool or does it have more to offer? Find out how it performed for me

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Red and grey Einhell PROFESSIONAL Cordless Circular Saw TP-CS 18/190 Li BL on whitewashed wood background
I tested the Einhell Professional Cordless Circular Saw TP-CS 18/190 Li BL to see if it was a cut above the rest

By Steve Jenkins Published

If you're a serious DIYer, a circular saw is worth the investment – but is this model one our DIY expert would recommend?

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How I fitted cane webbing to my cupboard door fronts for an instant face-lift

By Pete Wise Published

Fitting cane webbing to cupboard doors can give you a soft and sophisticated effect, and be a more practical solution too

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Titan TTB970NST 32mm Second Fix Electric Nail Gun / Stapler on whitewashed wood background
Is the budget-friendly Titan TTB970NST 32mm Electric Nail Gun/Stapler a DIYers dream? I put it to the test

By Steve Jenkins Published

If you want a nail gun and stapler combo the Titan TTB970NST seems to fit the bill, but is its low price an indication of its performance? I decided to find out

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DeWaltDCS331N cordless jigsaw on plywood background
Could the DeWalt DCS331N XR cordless jigsaw be the missing piece of puzzle your tool kit needs?

By Steve Jenkins Published

Fancy a quality cordless jigsaw at a tempting price point? Then the DeWalt DCS331N XR cordless jigsaw could be just what you are looking for

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6 of the worst pieces of TikTok advice I've seen as a DIY expert – but don't just take my word for it

By Steve Jenkins Published

TikTok is a breeding ground for DIY advice, some good, some not so good and some that should be avoided at all costs. Here's my personal pet hates

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