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MAKITA 18V LXT AUTOFEED SCREWDRIVERMakita's auto-feed screwdriver is designed to bring an end to fumbling for fixings while you're in the middle of a job. A strip of screws reloads the powered head ammo-style, to make securing everything from plasterboards to flat-pack furniture faster than ever. An overall weight of just 2.3kg and an anti-tilt system all but eliminates wonky insertions. £396
CEL POWER8WORKSHOP PRO WS4EThis all-in-one set is the ideal package for those looking to turn their potting shed into a serious workstation. As well as a hammer drill, jigsaw, circular saw, torch and assorted blades, it includes a solid-machined aluminium work surface. That means there's no need to fashion a creaky work bench from cast-off materials before you dive into the maker community. £450
AEROCART 8-IN-1 WHEELBARROWClaiming to make a 90kg load feel more like 77kg, thanks to its two-wheel Turbo Lift system, Aerocart's 8-in-1 wheelbarrow does so much more than lug rubble and dirt. Its convertible design means it can double up as a sack barrow for carting boxes, and a dedicated strap means you can shift large pot-plants without having to coax a helper into some heavy lifting. $89
CRANK BROTHERS Y16 MULTI-TOOLThis multi-tool from mountain-bike obsessives Crank Brothers is perfect for mechanical mishaps while on the trail. It comes with spoke keys, a chain tool, magnetised Allen key heads, Torx keys, plus Phillips and flathead screwdrivers. There's even a CO2 inflator. And at 260g, you won't notice it in your pack. £40
BOSSE TOOLS SHOVELSWhether you're digging out the allotment or clearing snow from the path, Bosse Tools' shovels are a cut above. All feature a D handle with an ergonomic rubber grip. But it's the rotating centre bar that makes them stand out. This allows a greater range of body motion and a more upright stance, so shovelling is less back-breaking. Available in scoop, flat and round head. From $69
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