DIY experts are all too aware that the to-do list is never done.
There’s always a job on the go, be it a full-blown room renovation or something as simple as tightening loose screws.
According to B&Q's The Way We Live Now report, more women are dusting off their toolboxes and tackling DIY lists. Some 82 per cent of women surveyed said they felt more empowered to take on home improvement challenges thanks to watching how-tos and home transformation videos online.
The research also found about the same percentage of Gen Z men and women were confident in performing DIY tasks: 69 per cent to 73 per cent.
It’s heartening that more people are getting stuck into the world of DIY. The thing is, all those tools don’t come cheap. That’s why when a sale comes along to reduce the cost of the big power tools, it’s a reason to sit up and pay attention.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon’s flagship sale is called Prime Day and takes place in July with only Prime members able to take part. Amazon opens the doors to its virtual warehouse, allowing bargain hunters to scoop deals over two days. But in recent years, the retailer has added more events to the discount fun and there are now sales in both March and October too.
When is the official Amazon Prime Big Deal Days in 2024?
Amazon has announced that its Prime Big Deal Days will take place on October 8 and 9.
How to take part in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is an exclusive event for Prime members only. Luckily, you can get a 30-day trial if you haven’t signed up already to give membership a spin.
Prime membership is worth the £8.99pm cost (or £95 a year if you’d rather pay annually). There’s express delivery, freebies on Deliveroo, access to movies, TV and music plus gaming, books and so much more. Students get a sweeter deal at £4.49 per month or £47.49 per year.
Sign up for Prime membership here
What kind of deals were there last year?
Home improvement is a job that’s never really done - there’s always another challenge to add to the to-do list. Amazon’s past sales have included everything from deals on drills and other power tools to DIY kits, nuts and bolts and everything in between.
Are there any discounts available at Amazon now?
The sale has begun and deals are live, so there’s no time to waste
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Bosch Home and Garden Jigsaw
This corded saw is made to cut wood at awkward angles in a way a traditional saw cannot achieve. It's the perfect thing to reach for if you want cabinets to sit flush against walls, curving over skirting boards or opening gaps for power sockets to poke through. Bosch's jigsaw is packed with helpful features like CutControl to easily track cutting lines and a 530W motor that can cut wood that's up to 8cm deep.
Was: £79.99
Buy now £54.99, Amazon
tado° Wired Smart Thermostat Starter Kit V3+
With the rising cost of winter energy bills back on the national agenda, finding a way to keep an eye on your use is a prudent step. Tado’s wireless gadget is compatible with most boiler manufacturers and can give you greater control over everything from hot water usage, scheduling to turn down or off heat when no one’s home and Open Window Detection to further cut energy bills and consumption.
Now 47 per cent off, was: £179.99
Buy now £94.99, Amazon
Bosch Professional 25cm spirit level with magnet system
Available in 25cm, 60cm and 120cm sizes, a spirit level is essential for all kinds of jobs: think hanging pictures and mirrors, measuring angles up stairs and putting up shelves.
The compact design, which has integrated magnets so it can hang unsupported on metal surfaces, features three vials filled with UV-resistant fluid so you can check whatever you're putting up is on straight. Shock-absorbing end caps protect the tool from accidental knocks and drops.
Was: £30.10
Buy now £24.99, Amazon
Command Medium Picture Hanging Strips 12 Sets Value Pack
Got pictures to put up but don’t want to blemish the walls? Command Strips to the rescue!
These Velcro strips come with a sticky back that sits between the wall and your picture frame or clock, bearing an impressive level of weight while keeping your surfaces drill-free. When it’s time to change pictures or remove them, pull down the wall tabs to remove them without leaving behind any trace.
Was: £11.29
Buy now £6.99, Amazon
Bosch Universal Impact 700 Hammer Drill Driver
Best for: Hammering home on any and all projects
A cunning drill combo, the UniversalImpact 700 from the big boys at Bosch skirts in at under £60, yet offers you the ability to not only drill into masonry like a hot knife been oddly poked tip first through butter thanks to the hammer action, but also an impact function that lets you drive screws and bolts into wood and metal with utter ease and abandon.
Weighing 1.7kg, the Bosch is compact and comfortable in use thanks to the well-thought-out ergonomics of the thing. Featuring a Press&Lock chuck you can change drill bits quickly and free from faff, which provides wrist relief from all that screwing and unscrewing. Also helping make life simpler is Bosch Speed Preselection, which – as it sounds– lets you preselect your speed so that it’s precision-matched to the material you’re working on.
Good to go on masonry, wood, stone, metal and tile, the 700 has an auxiliary handle that affixes to the front to afford greater control and comes with a cable length – yes, this one is wired – of 2.5m, which should be ample for most home uses.
Now on the numbers side of things, the Bosch is a speed demon at 0-3000rpm, while torque sits at 17Nm, making the Universal Impact 700 a great all-round home hammer drill.
Was: £79.99
Buy now £59.99, Amazon
Enventor Mini Circular Saw
Looking for something that you can continue to use once your tiling project is complete? A multi-tool saw like Enventor’s is a brilliant purchase that comes with six blades for cutting through a range of textures. It can cut through everything from wood, soft metal, plastic and tile with an adjustable cutting angle to get the dimensions you need.
There’s no need to worry about dust flying everywhere either; this gadget comes with a dust collection port and a dust hose - simply connect to a vacuum cleaner to get rid of mess.
Was: £59.99
Buy now £50.99, Amazon
Bosch PMF 220 CE Multi-Tool - 220W
Bosch’s clever multi-tool gadget can see to several jobs, thanks to an interface to which different attachments can be swapped. The 220W motor can turn at speeds of up to 20000rpm, assisting with everything from sanding, sawing and polishing to slicing tiles to size.
The soft grip handle means it's comfortable to hold for extended periods and it weighs just 1.1kg, keeping the strain off your arms.
Comes with a three-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Was: £130
Buy now £89.99, Amazon
RockSeed Cross Laser Level
This upgraded level device uses lasers to help you level things like wallpaper, panelling and installing bespoke cabinets. There are two modes - self-levelling and manual - which you can switch between depending on the task. The high visibility laser offers excellent accuracy, even at 110° wide angles.
It’s anti-splash and shockproof to one metre, handy if it gets knocked off a ladder or surface when you’re working.
Was: £24.99
Buy now £19.99, Amazon
Bosch IXO Cordless Screwdriver
This compact DIY tool has proved so popular that it’s now in its seventh iteration.
Made by home improvement supremo Bosch, the cordless design now has 20 per cent more torque (5.5 Newton metres, the rate at which twisting force is measured) than the older models thanks to an improved motor and a 2.0 Ah lithium-ion battery. It’s lightweight too, weighing just 330g, so you won’t get arm ache from holding it for hours or in difficult positions.
The micro-USB chargeable device comes with a set of 10 standard screwdriver bits and an angle screw attachment to help you nail the job every time.
Was: £43.99
Buy now £35.99, Amazon
Jorgensen Mini Clamp Set
Clamps are useful in all kinds of scenarios, from holding cabinets together while the glue between them dries to securing materials to a workbench to be cut.
Jorgensen's set includes bar clamps, spring clamps and wood clamps, all made from hardwearing nylon.
Buy now £11.99, Amazon
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