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Before you start on a job around the house, whether itï¿½s a small repair to your tap or the re-plastering of your walls, you need to make sure you have the right tool for the job.

Compare different tools with reviews of hand and power tools including drills and saws, ladders and wallpaper strippers and top brands such as Black and Decker, Bosch and JCB. Found a great tool and want to share it to other DIY enthusiasts? Submit your own review and let them know why.

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UST GG2300

Written on: 03/12/2011 by johnvan (1 review written)

I bought 2 of them 2 years ago, started them bith up about 1 1/2 years ago and now can't get them going. Needed them this past week and couldn't get either one going. On one a piece of the gas handle broke off when I turned it on, doesn't matter anyway as they don't run. I was really disapointed when I could not find a customer rep or tech support. All I can say is be careful of what you buy. (read more)

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PorsaDrill

Written on: 28/12/2011 by 365drills (1 review written)

Drilling holes into porcelain tiles is easy with the PORSADRILL tile drills from 365Drills. PORSADRILL core drill bits come in an all in one solution for the installer to quickly and easily drill holes into very hard stone based materials. The set has a 16mm for radiator pipes, a 30mm for bath pipes and shower heads, a 40mm for waste. It also contains 2x 6mm for drilling holes for toilet roll holders, hooks, robes, soap dish. And finally 2x 8mm for heavy duty shower doors, cabinets and... (read more)

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Argos Challenge Xtreme Hammer Drill 18v

Written on: 28/02/2012

I bought Challenge Xtreme Hammer Drill and Screwdriver as a set 11 months ago from Argos. As I have my old Black and Decker corded drill from last century and a cheap Wickes screwdriver the Challenge set has had a very easy life. 1st. the Challenge Screwdriver just couldn't cope with 11/14" No. 6 screws into predrilled holes. (Made a screaming sound after attempting 3 and stopped working!) Never mind my old Wickes one did over 120 before asking to be recharged and is again up and ready to... (read more)

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Black & Decker GK1000 Alligator Powered Lopper

Written on: 03/03/2012 by alert4u (2 reviews written)

The jaws of the Black & Decker Alligator look fearsome when they’re wide open but when you place a tree branch between them and squeeze the handles together, you realise how friendly this animal is. With far less effort than a bow saw and much less potential risk than a conventional chain saw, the alligator is perfect for anyone who occasionally needs to cut up logs and branches up to 100mm (4”) thick. The alligator is a very clever tool that combines the technology of a pair of garden... (read more)

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Stihl MS170

Written on: 05/03/2012 by deerhunter2067 (1 review written)

I used the chain saw twice with no problems. The third time could not get it to start. Took to the store where i purchased and they said the carb was bad. The salesman tried to get me to spend the extra 100 for the MS211 saw but i didn't. In less than one month the carb had to be replaced. Saw also is low on power for a tree trunk of any size. Compare this saw to my poulan pro and i will take my poulan! (read more)