DIY devices
1 DEWALT 18V XR DCD795D2
There’s a reason tradespeople use DeWalt tools: they’re built tough and last forever. This particular drill driver is smaller than most, making it ideal for awkward or tight spaces, and 15 different torque levels enable it to drill or screw into all kinds of materials. DeWalt’s XR range uses the same batteries across multiple power tools.
£123, diy.com
2 SOG POWERLOCK
Like a Leatherman but for serious DIYers, the PowerLock is even recommended for explosives experts and soldiers in the field. SOG says its saws cut faster and its knives cut better than any rival, and its compound leverage makes use of multiple pivot points to amplify your hand strength. That means it’s twice as powerful as similar-looking but lesser multi-tools.
£94.99, sogknives.co.uk
3 BOSCH CROSS LINE LASER QUIGO GREEN
Putting up pictures? Tiling around the toilet? Bosch’s green laser level ensures that you get
