Handyman's picks
Kit we actually use.
Buying something for us to fit? These are the products our team trusts — tried, tested and easy to install.
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Amazon UK best-sellers we rate
Some of the most-bought home and DIY items on Amazon UK right now — and ones we'd happily use ourselves.
Battery video doorbell
The UK's top-selling DIY item. No wiring needed — we can fit it in minutes.
View on AmazonCommand picture hanging strips
Hang frames without drilling — perfect for renters.
View on AmazonSelf-adhesive heavy-duty hooks
Towels, coats and utensils, no screws or holes.
View on AmazonSurge-protected extension lead
Safer for TVs, computers and chargers than a basic lead.
View on AmazonKidde carbon monoxide alarm
A best-selling CO alarm with a long-life sealed battery.
View on AmazonNitrile work gloves
Keeps hands clean for messy jobs like sealant, drains and painting.
View on AmazonGet your home ready for winter
Cheap fixes that cut draughts, heating bills and the risk of frozen pipes.
Self-adhesive draught excluder strip
Seals gaps round doors and windows — one of the cheapest ways to feel warmer.
View on AmazonLetterbox & door draught brush
Stops the cold blast through the front door.
View on AmazonRadiator reflector foil
Bounces heat back into the room from radiators on outside walls.
View on AmazonPipe lagging / insulation
Protects pipes in lofts, garages and under-floor spaces from freezing.
View on AmazonDamp & humidity monitor
Spots condensation problems before mould appears.
View on AmazonTV mounting & hanging
Buy these before we visit and we'll have them up in no time.
Tilting TV wall bracket (32–65")
Our go-to for most living rooms. Check your TV's VESA size first.
View on AmazonFull-motion TV bracket
For corners or when you want to swivel the screen.
View on AmazonCable tidy trunking
Hides the wires below a wall-mounted TV.
View on AmazonHeavy-duty picture hanging kit
Proper hooks and wire for mirrors and large frames.
View on AmazonHome safety & security
Small upgrades that make a big difference — especially for landlords.
Police-approved key safe
Lets carers, cleaners or tradespeople in without leaving a key out.
View on AmazonInterlinked smoke & heat alarms
Required in Scottish homes. Sealed 10-year battery models are easiest.
View on AmazonCarbon monoxide alarm
Needed wherever there's a gas boiler, fire or cooker.
View on AmazonVideo doorbell
See who's at the door from your phone.
View on AmazonBathroom & plumbing
What we use to keep baths, showers and taps leak-free.
Anti-mould bathroom silicone
Stays white for longer around baths and showers.
View on AmazonTap washer & O-ring kit
Fixes most dripping taps for pennies.
View on AmazonDrain unblocker & plunger
Try this first before calling anyone for a slow sink.
View on AmazonMould & mildew remover spray
Clears black spots on grout and sealant before they spread.
View on AmazonRadiator bleed key
Cold at the top? Ten minutes with one of these usually fixes it.
View on AmazonChild safety
Things we fit every week for families with little ones.
Every home's toolbox
A few basics so you can handle the tiny jobs yourself.
Cordless drill driver
The one power tool every home should have.
View on AmazonSpirit level
For shelves and pictures that sit straight.
View on AmazonWall plug & screw assortment
The right fixing for plasterboard, brick and block.
View on AmazonFiller & decorator's caulk
Patches small holes and cracks before painting.
View on AmazonWD-40 multi-use spray
Squeaky hinges, sticking locks, stiff bolts — the classic fix.
View on AmazonStud & cable detector
Find studs, pipes and live cables before you drill.
View on AmazonLED bulbs multipack
Swap old bulbs once and cut lighting costs for years.
View on AmazonBought it? We'll fit it.
Brackets, key safes, alarms, stair gates, shelves — tell us what you've got and we'll give you a fixed price to install it.
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