Starting your DIY journey can be overwhelming, especially with the confusing range of tools available in the UK. My guides cut through the jargon to help you choose the right equipment for your first project. Whether you’re buying your first drill or setting up a home workshop, I provide the practical advice I wish I’d had when I started 50 years ago.
A circular saw is a really versatile power tool that can be used for a variety of woodworking projects, from cutting plywood, cutting floorboards, cutting decking boards, and general purpose sawing. It is a must-have tool for any beginner who wants to own a power saw. Our guide will take you through the key factors … Read more
If you are new to buying tools to use in your home, then it can be tough enough to decide what tools to buy. In the UK, there are many brands who make many different models of tools. Here at the UK Tool Guide, we have lots of experience and expertise in both hand tools … Read more
Updated for 2026 Types of Hand Saws (UK Guide for DIY & Trade Projects) Choosing the right hand saw for doing various tasks around the home isn’t always easy. Whether you’re cutting timber, making mitre joints, or shaping trim—this UK-focused guide breaks down the most common saw types and links to in-depth reviews of each. … Read more
How To Drill Holes for All Types of Wires and Cables? We explain how to drill holes for electrical wires. At some stage, as a homeowner, you may have to try and drill a hole, or holes for various types of wires and cables. There are of course many types of cables and they include … Read more
The best circular saw blade for cutting laminate flooring is the TCT21080TTCG Saxton TCT Circular Saw Blade. That is because it is a thin kerf blade (2.6mm) with tungsten carbide teeth (80 TPI) that gives precise accurate cuts. That means no chipping or ragged edges on your laminate flooring which ensures tight fitting. Laminate flooring … Read more
Thanks for taking your time to read our information on the best saw for cutting floorboards that are available on the UK market. There are a number of saw options for doing this ranging from hand saws to various power saws. The hand saw is by far the cheapest method with these saws costing around … Read more
Thanks for taking your time to read our extensive Mitre Saw Buying Guide aimed at United Kingdom readers, with a keen interest in DIY. This is a long and detailed guide, exclusively dealing with lots of useful information about mitre saws. In this guide we have provided a lot of information. Please feel free to … Read more
Thanks for taking your time to read our jigsaw blade buyers guide UK. The type of jigsaw blade that you need to buy will depend on the type of jigsaw that you own, or plan on buying. Your choice of blade should also be dictated by the type of material you want to cut. In … Read more
The depth that a circular saw can cut at, is dependent on the size of blade that the saw uses. The bigger the blade the saw has then the deeper the saw will be able to cut. Circular saw blades are measured by diameter and typically you will see something like a 185 mm blade. … Read more
Below you will find our drill buying guide UK. A drill is one of the most popular tools available on the UK market. There are various types of drills available, and tool manufacturers design these for a range of different users. These users range from the average DIY person all the way through to the … Read more
