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I tried the world's first professional digital tape measure — and it's completely changed how I do DIY
By Joseph Mullane published
The T1 Tomahawk has saved me more time than any other tool I've ever used, making all my cheap tape measures redundant

I tried the Lumie Dash therapy light to see if it helped me feel less 'SAD'. Here's what I discovered
By Sarah Harley published
If the dark winter months leave you feeling down in the dumps, experts suggest using lamps that replicate daylight can help. I put Dash, Lumie's newest light therapy lamp to the test, to see if it made a difference

Mitsubishi Ecodan 11.2kw R410a monobloc heat pump review
By David Hilton published
"5 years on and it's still working well." David Hilton reviews his Mitsubishi Ecodan 11.2kw R410a monobloc heat pump and explains what's involved when you have one installed and how his has performed

Black + Decker BCD700S1K-GB combi drill review: A great budget drill for beginners
By Pete Wise published
The Black + Decker BCD700S1K-GB combi drill offers cordless drilling at a budget price but can this low-priced bundle handle our home improvement testing?

DeLonghi DEX212F 12L Tasciugo AriaDry Dehumidifier Review
By Sarah Harley published
I live in an apartment and tested the DeLonghi DEX212F 12L Tasciugo AriaDry Dehumidifer to see if it dried laundry as quickly as my heated airer

I tried the EcoAir DD2 simple desiccant dehumidifier inside my damp van and cold kitchen — and it was brilliant
By Amy Willis published
I hadn't used a desiccant dehumidifier before – having only had compressor models – but was completely converted after testing the EcoAir DD2 simple desiccant dehumidifier in the colder spaces in my home

How good is the Ryobi ONE+ Cordless Impact Driver? I test it to find out
By Steve Jenkins published
The Ryobi ONE+ Cordless Impact Driver brings more power and torque than your average cordless drill. But do you need it as well? Yes you do

I test the performance of the Ryobi R18MT Multitool with a variety of DIY tasks
By Pete Wise published
The Ryobi R18MT Multitool promises a great mix of sanding, cutting and grinding functions – but how effectively does it perform when put to a variety of practical DIY tests?
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