Monthly Archives: October 2019

Everything you need to know about power tool batteries

The average person spends a third of their life at work, another third asleep, and the remaining third untangling wires. Okay, that last one isn't true, but it does remind us how irritating wires, cables and cords can be, and that we should be grateful for the invention of the cordless power tool.

Thanks to the effectiveness of battery-powered portable tools, there is little need nowadays to use handheld tools that require a cord. However, despite the added portability and space-saving that cordless tools provide, the rechargeable batteries they rely on for power come with their own drawbacks.

Let’s take a look at the various types of power tool battery, their common features, and their pros and cons.

Characteristics of power tool batteries

Voltage: the higher the voltage, the more powerful the tool. In general, necessary battery voltage can be defined roughly

Get ready for autumn with these 5 essential garden jobs

In the words of Ferris Bueller, life moves pretty fast. It seems like only yesterday Britain was enjoying (or is that suffering from?) another protracted heatwave. Now we’re dragging the thicker duvet out of the wardrobe and putting the summer clothes away for another year.

As autumn begins to rear its damp, windswept head, it’s time to think about making preparations to protect outdoor areas from the wind and rain that’s sure to follow.

Here are 5 essential jobs to get your garden ready for autumn.

1. Check guttering
Unless you want a cascading water feature outside your back window, it’s best to make sure your guttering and drainpipes are in order before the heavy rain sets in. Start by removing any leaves or other debris that have collected in the gutters around the edge of your roof. While you’re up there, check there aren’t any gaps between