Spring cleaning & DIY gadgets

It's a time for rejuvenation, so make your deep cleaning goals much simpler with these DIY gadgets to help you tidy and spruce up your home for the year ahead

- Michelle Rae Uy

Best tools

Tough but sophisticated gear that'll get the job properly done

1 KÄRCHER K5 PREMIUM ELECTRIC POWER PRESSURE WASHER

Spring cleaning should also include taking care of the exterior of your home. Whether it's been ages since anyone has cleaned your fence or walls or your driveway has caked over with grime and oil, a pressure washer like the Kärcher K5 Premium Pressure Washer will make your home look new again.

£399.99, kaercher.com

2 BLACK & DECKER 18V LITHIUM-ION HAMMER DRILL

The Black & Decker Hammer Drill is the ideal tool for anyone who needs a little more power from their drill. Most regular drills won't be able to cut through concrete or metal but this one will. It can also hold most of its charge for 90 days so you won't have to plug in every time you use it.

£64.95, blackanddecker.co.uk

3 DEWALT 18V HEAT GUN

If you're planning on sprucing up your place with some DIY projects, you'll probably have to apply some heat to get results. So, whether you need to remove paint, wallpaper, or adhesive residue, a tool like the DeWalt 18V Heat Gun is a crucial addition to your tool belt. It's also safe to use with its lock-off switch and cordless functionality.

£144.48, dewalt.co.uk

4 CIGMAN CM-701

When working on DIY projects for your home, you should take the saying 'measure twice, cut once' to heart. And, with the Cigman CM-701 leveller, you can do just that with the press of a button. Shooting out lasers in three dimensions, it lets you line up flooring, window installation, and any permanent fixture that needs to be evenly installed.