Makita - the best cordless drill

Hurray! Finally I can write about (in my opinion, of course) the best cordless drill in the business, the Makita cordless drill. What’s hard is to single out just one of their many cordless drills, so I won’t because all of the Makita cordless drill range is brilliant.

There are many cordless drills on the market, but I find that a Makita cordless drill is the best by far, due to its light weight and ease of use. As a former plasterer I’m use to screwing up plasterboard to ceilings, and tried many of the cordless drills on the market to date, but time and time again I always found the Makita cordless 12v drill driver the most comfortable to use.

Screw driver Types and Basics

Today were going to talk about cordless screw drivers and screw driver tools and there benefits that they have when carrying out general tasks around the home.

A cordless screw driver is the most used tool in the box and is used for all types of tasks around the home, such as putting up shelves and pictures, fitting door handles and putting together flat pack furniture.

There’s many screw driver tools on the market today that all come in handy when carrying out small jobs, and even larger jobs around the home such as fitting kitchen cupboards, screwing down floor boards and fitting blinds etc.

A list of screw driver types would be demolition screwdrivers, electrical screwdrivers, flat headed screwdrivers, phillips screwdrivers, pozidrive screwdrivers, square tipped screwdrivers and screwdriver sets, all of which can be brought at trades supermarket at the best prices on the web from some of the top retailers around.

The must have power tools for your workshop

A thought always in the back of a man’s mind is the love of getting dirty and fixing things around the home, and to do that we need the right tools for the job at the right prices. Hand tools and power tools are a must, and there’s nothing better than cheap power tools, which can be very expensive, especially if you don’t have time to shop around and compare prices.

To make sure that you can carry out most small, handy man jobs, you will need a selection of hand tools in the tool bag such as screwdrivers, pliers, hand saw, chisels, files, wrenches and a gauging trowel.

When choosing to purchase your cheap power tools, shop around and compare prices from a number of different suppliers before you buy just so you know that you are getting the best possible prices on the market.

Screw Driver tools – a must for every house

When it comes to tools which are a necessary requirement in every home, the most versatile hand tools are screw driver tools. These are used in many ways, for example: prying or loosening a jar lid, scraping from just about any surface, make a hole in a can of oil, opening a stubborn drawer, window or door.

Screw driver cordless tools that could be aptly called a "tool-of-all-trades". Screw driver tools now comes in various sizes and forms. There are those for the smallest screw up to large heavy duty purposes. Many are designed or formed for hard-to-reach places.

Maintenance is quite easy. Just keep it clean and keep the flat-end flat. Coating it with a thin film oil should prevent advanced rusting.

The common mistake which damages screw driver tools is using them like a chisel. Hammering from the handle could break screw driver cordless tools by distorting the flat end.

Van Equipment and Accessories for Van Maintenance

Truck and van repairs can be costly but some are avoidable. Whether you own a van or rely on van hire, through some simple maintenance you can save money, prolong the vehicle’s life span and avoid costly van accessories and repairs.

Van servicing is extremely important and must be done regularly. It is also important to ensure you have the best van accessories.

Make sure your windscreen wash isn’t empty and your oil level is ok.
Coolant is another thing that should be checked regularly. The coolant is in a translucent box in your engine. Look and see what the level is and if it’s low pop some coolant in. Checking your tyre pressure is not only good for your van hire but for your pocket too. Low tyre pressure causes vans or trucks to guzzle petrol so checking could save you money. Also check the tyre tread depth. The tyre tread depth legally must be at least 1.6mm and you will fail your MOT if this isn’t correct. Completing some simple maintenance and buying the right van accessories can help prolong lifespan.

Travis Perkins seals deal for BSS

Travis Perkins seals deal for BSS

Aaron Morby | Mon 5th July | 8:48

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has agreed to buy BSS Group for £558m to expand its heating and plumbing trade distribution side.

The offer, made up of cash and shares, values each BSS share at 435.8 pence, a 4.7% premium on Friday’s closing price of 416.2p.

Travis Perkins said it believed it could achieve pre-tax savings of at least £25m in 2013 through the deal, which will create the UK’s leading plumbing and heating distribution business.

The two companies have been in “advanced discussions” since May.

Robert Walker, the chairman of Travis Perkins said: “We believe that there is a strong strategic rationale for the acquisition of BSS. We are confident that this transaction can deliver significant value for the shareholders in the enlarged group.”

The deal is backed by BSS directors and major shareholders representing around 35% of BSS’s capital.

Besides Wickes, Travis Perkins owns the City Plumbing and Keyline chains, as well as its own stores.

Travis Perkins competes with Wolseley, which is the biggest building supplies company in the world, Saint-Gobain of France and Irish builders’ merchant Grafton.