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We’ve just launched our second Summer Super Deals promo of the year and you’re invited to have a look at our favourite discounted products this Summer! Ah, Summer, finally the sun has started making a more regular appearance, the days are longer, and the flowers are blooming *achoo*. We love summer here at Mad4Tools, but we know that with the sun, comes a new level of garden and home maintenance. So, we’ve compiled a short list of our best picks to help you get the most out of your summer. Home DIY and Garden Tools Hyundai HYM3200E Electric Lawn Mower Promo price – £89.99 Make your lawn the envy of the town. This Hyundai electric lawn mower has a quick release 25L grass catcher, 3 cutting heights and weighing only 8.8kg you’ll find this ultra-lightweight mower easy to push around your garden. You can also forget the price of petrol as this mower is completely electric, what a dream. Draper Cordless 20v Hedge & Grass Trimmer Promo price – £109.00 Next up we have the Draper Cordless 20v Hedge & Grass Trimmer with Battery. This helpful tool is great if you need something lightweight and long-running to tidy up your garden. The trimmer has two interchangeable blades and an ergonomic comfortable handle, making it easy to use without causing strain. You’ll get up to 90 minutes of run time to create your masterpieces, plus the set comes with a fast charger to get your trimmer up and running again in no time. Silverline Step Up Platform Promo price: £57.50 Need to access those areas that are out of arm’s reach? Use this Silverline Step Up Platform to benefit from a bit of extra height – 0.8m to be exact. Whether you’re planning to do a little DIY around the home or need more reach around the worksite, this fold-away platform is perfect for allowing you to get the job done. The step-up platform also folds away neatly, making it simple to store in between those jobs. Up until August 31st, you can save an impressive 25% on this item, so what are you waiting for? Specifications: – Platform dimensions (L x W x H): 1440 x 445 x 800mm. – 150kg capacity. – Weight 5.5kg. – Folded dimensions (L x W x H): 900 x 470 x 165mm. – Certified to EN14183:2003. Sealey 4-Way Folding Platform Ladder Promo price: £179.00 If you need that extra heigh but need your ladder to be multipurpose and safety regulated, this EN 131 certified four-way, four-section aluminium ladder is a great solution. This can be used as a platform, straight ladder, step ladder and even an offset ladder. Plus, with twelve reinforced rungs and stabiliser feet, you know you’ll be in safe hands. For extra peace of mind, you’ll also receive a 1-year manufacturer warranty when you purchase this item. Loyal eDIY Scaffold Tower Promo price from – £319.00 Finally, we have the Loyal eDIY Scaffold Tower for those big jobs around the house. They’ve been designed with both safety and durability in mind. These towers are easy to set up and install and they’re available at various heights to suit the task at hand. Now featuring the newly designed stiffener bars for ultimate rigidity and peace of mind. The models with 4 integral stiffener bars make these towers the most stable in the market by far. Outriggers may also be fitted on the lower heights for additional stability and are included as standard on towers with a working height above 5 metres. At a saving of 36%, you’re sure to be getting great value for money! Related blog: Scaffold Towers: Everything you need to know! Lighting and Electrical Masterplug Open Drum 40 Metre Cable Extension Reel Promo price – £29.99 Whether you’re needing to power your tools, portable lighting or any other electrical appliance in that workshop, this Masterplug Reel is a tough and dependable power solution that’ll work for you. It incorporates a long 40m cable length, 4 x 13 amp rated sockets with safety shutters and a thermal cut-out for extra protection. It’s currently on offer for £29.99 which means you can save a whopping 36% up until the 31st of August. Defender 5.0Kva Transformer 110v Promo price – £149.99 The ever-popular Defender Power Tool Transformer is also part of our Summer Super Deals. This transformer is built for demanding construction tasks, supplying you with the power you need without blowing a fuse. It reduces 230v input electricity to 110v for safe site use and is designed to be used with industrial 110v appliances. Workwear and PPE Deals Scruffs WORKER PLUS Graphite Grey Work Trousers Promo price – £23.95 If you’re a trouser over shorts individual, regardless of the weather we won’t judge! In fact, we’ve lowered the price of our exclusive Scruffs WORKER PLUS Trade Trousers this summer for people like you. Featuring multi-function pockets, 10 x versatile compartments and reinforced stress areas, these will work hard whilst you’re working hard. They’re available in sizes 28in to 38in waist and come in short, regular or long leg lengths. Scruffs Trade Work Shorts Black Promo price – £25.95 Eager to get those legs out? We have various shorts on offer as part of our Summer Super Deals but our top pick are these Scruffs Trade Work Shorts! Why you ask? Not only are they durable and lightweight with tough reinforcement areas but they feature an abundance of pockets for all of your storage needs. You’ll have pockets coming out of your ears but at least you won’t lose those pesky screws, nuts and bolts or spanners ever again. Features: – Colour: Black – Pocket Configuration: Holster pocket, rule pocket, mobile phone pocket and cargo pocket – Material: 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton – Material Weight: 250gsm – Fit: Regular fit – Fastening: Zip Fly Scruffs Titan Safety Work Boots Promo price – £29.99 Last but not least are the Titan work boots from Scruffs to protect those feet. With steel toecap and midplate protection, these stylish, lightweight and flexible boots will keep you safe and comfortable on your feet all day long. The boots also feature closed eyelets helping to prevent unnecessary trip hazards. Features: SBP safety rating. SRA slip resistance. Nubuck leather upper. Steel toecap & midplate protection. Flexible & lightweight sole. Padded tongue & collar for extra comfort. Closed eyelets. Colour: Tan or Black Available in sizes 7-12 (UK) To discover the full range of our Summer Super Deals, head over to MAD4TOOLS today. Offers end 31st of August- Don’t miss out! Stock is subject to availability. 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It can be hard to pick the best work shorts for the job. Whether you need holster pockets, Hi-Vis shorts for safety, or even an elasticated waist (don’t worry we won’t judge). We’ve made a list of some of the men’s work shorts options to help you figure out which will be the best fit for you and your trade. We’ve divided them into categories so you can find the best shorts for you. Work Shorts with Holster Pockets We know that tradies NEED pockets. You have to carry around multiple things at once, be always on the go, and don’t get us started on screws disappearing into the abyss. What better way to keep everything in one place than a pair of handy shorts with holster pockets so you can always feel prepared. These Dewalt Cheverley Trade Work Shorts in Grey have a reinforced holster pocket, cargo and back pockets for multi-use and they also feature a low rise waist and tunnel belt loop for added comfort. Next up we have the Trade Flex Shorts from Scruffs are a flexible slim fit style short that allows you to have freedom of movement and provides long-lasting comfort throughout the day. The shorts are packed with additional features, including lightweight and durable ripstop fabric, a cargo pocket, a mobile phone pocket, tool loops and D-ring for tool and accessory storage. These Trade Flex shorts are designed to be less baggy than other regular work shorts, yet still provide flexibility in movement. Work Shorts Without Holster Pockets If you need your pockets but don’t need to be carrying half the earth with you, you can opt for something without the holster pockets. These Scruffs Vintage Cargo Cotton Trade Work Shorts in black are hard-wearing, comfortable, and relaxed-fit style work shorts with multiple pockets, suitable for light industrial occupations. They also come with a free adjustable belt to keep them up and secured (no builders bum’s going on here). P.s. you won’t find these anywhere else though, as they’re exclusive to MAD4TOOLS.COM! The Ox Fleece Jogger Work Shorts in grey are a perfect option if you need to stay comfortable at work. They have a heavyweight cotton drawcord, brushed back fleece for extra comfort and warmth, a snap-fastening mobile phone back pocket and an elasticated waistband for an extra comfortable fit. Hi-Vis Shorts If you work in an environment where you need to stay in site, then Hi-Vis shorts are what you’ll need. These Portwest Orange Poly-Cotton summer shorts are super stylish. The modern knee-length style and contrasting trims have made these shorts a favourite for hot days. Featuring a convenient thigh pocket and mobile phone pocket, with a half elasticated waist for a comfortable fit. The PW3 Hi-Fleece Holster shorts by Portwest are ideal to keep you cool in summer. They also include a half-elasticated waist, are 40+ UPF rated to block 98% of UV rays and have 7 pockets for ample storage. We think they’re one of the best work shorts for summer this year. Lightweight Shorts for Summer We know tradies are well-known for being outside in all weathers, and when the sun starts shining, you’ll need a suitable lightweight pair of shorts to make the heat a little more bearable. If you’re looking for a light pair of work shorts these OX Ripstop multi-pocket shorts would be a great fit. They’re ultra-Lightweight, extremely durable and have reinforced Ripstop Anti-Tear fabric. They also have Cordura Reinforced back & side pockets so you won’t have to worry about ripping through them. The next contestant is the Tuffstuff Elite Work Short. These are the lightest-weight rip-stop shorts from the Tuffstuff Elite range and really do look the bizniz. They include Tuff-Tex reinforcement to the zones to tackle the hardest knocks, and pockets to store all of those handy little tools. Cargo Shorts Cargo shorts are a classic staple in a tradie’s wardrobe, their main feature is their durability and their easy-to-access pockets. These are the two top we love right now. The Everyday Short in core Dickie’s style comes with multiple pockets for carrying your workday essentials. Made from a polycotton blend, this comfy and casual short is designed for everyday working. Plus you can’t go wrong with this colour as it’ll match your boots too! If you need something that’ll match the darker elements in your wardrobe, these Stanley Tucson Cargo Shorts are great for this. They’re also constructed from a durable poly/cotton ripstop fabric and have a variety of pockets and a hammer loop! Lastly but definitely not least, we have our customer favourite Scruffs Ripstop Work Shorts. They utilise a unique and durable Ripstop polyester fabric that allows for less material with superior anti-rip strength, making them ideal workwear shorts that keep you extra cool, do not feel heavy, and, that stay tough. We love these and we’re sure you will too. If you can’t quite find the Men’s work shorts you need in this blog, head over to our site Mad4Tools.com where we have hundreds of short options available. See related blog: https://www.mad4tools.com/blog/keep-cool-with-mad4tools-range-of-work-shorts/ Read Full Story -
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It’s that time of year again, birds tweeting, weeds sprouting, and the grass is starting to get out of hand. Your garden can either be your little haven or it can feel like a chore, but whatever you feel about your garden, you need a good set of basic tools to help you get the best for your little patch of land. We’ve put together this list of the top 10 essential gardening tools to set you up for success. Gardening Gloves Let’s kick off with the most underrated ‘tool’ there is for your garden. Why have we put gloves at the top of the list here? Well, if you’ve ever tried pulling up nettles or fighting the untamed rose bush, then you’ll understand why gloves are up here. Your hands are the most valuable tool of all when it comes to physical gardening, do them a favour and protect them from those brambles. Our Top Pick: Draper Heavy Duty Gardening Gloves Hand Trowel Second, on our list, one of the best gardener’s hand tools you’ll ever need – The trusty trowel. The small hand trowel is used for so many jobs around the garden, great for planting out bulbs and seedlings, removing weeds, re-potting and transplanting plants, bedding in, cultivating, and mixing additives into your soil. To ensure that trusty trowel lives up to its name, make sure to buy one made from heat-treated and hardened carbon steel – it’ll improve its durability and resistance to rust. Our Top Pick: Faithfull Countryman Hand Trowel Hand Fork We’ve had the trowel, now for its trusty brother The hand Fork. This is a great tool for working the top soil and for easy removal of those pesky weeds. This fork is also heat-treated carbon steel for the durability factor and as a plus can match your trowel! We have a combined option if that’s your style. Our Top Pick: Faithfull Countryman Hand Fork Garden Digging Spade At number 4 we have a classic digging space, Sometimes the hand trowel doesn’t quite cut it for those larger jobs, and you need the tool to prevent yourself the back pain. This spade is used for digging and turning over large patches of ground and it’s ideal for spading up the ground, preparing beds, and moving soil. It’s essential if you ask us. Our Top Pick: Faithfull Countryman Garden Digging Spade 1050mm Gardener Rake You may think of a rake as an autumn tool, but rakes are an underrated tool when it comes to garden management. Not only can you use them to clear leaves and twigs from your lawn but rakes such as a straight-head rake can be used to break up soil and level out beds. This rake comes with a wrist strap, so you don’t fly off the handle and tempered and hardened carbon steel. Our Top Pick: Draper Young Gardener Rake 860mm Secateurs Medium Next up, a good pair of garden tool Secateurs will serve you well when trying to prune back hard branches on trees or shrubs. These will come in handy when you need to cut back those out-of-control raspberry bushes in the later summer months, and don’t forget your gloves! Our Top Pick: Bahco PG-12-F Bypass Secateurs Medium 20mm Capacity Shears Much like secateurs, you can use hedge shears to maintain your branches and prune back your trees. The advantage of shears is that you can also use them for larger-scale trimming activities such as cutting thicker branches, cutting lawn edges (you can get specific border shears for this task) and maintaining your hedge so you can impress the neighbours from a distance. Our Top Pick: Silverline Hedge Shears Rubber-Coated Plastic Handles 565mm Plastic Watering Can 10 Litre So, we’ve gone through the tools you need for digging and pruning but what else do plants need? Water! Sometimes you just aren’t able to reach certain areas with the hose and you need a trusty watering can to get the job done. This 10 Litre watering Can will hold enough water to give your plants the drink they need and get your garden thriving. Our Top Pick: Plastic Watering Can 10 Litre Electric Trimmer We’ve spoken about the hand tool way to get your lawn edges clean but try the low-effort way with this Classic Electric Trimmer. If you really want to get your lawn looking beautiful this is definitely the tool you need. It comes with a 10-metre power cord, is ultra-lightweight and it comes with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty. Our Top Pick: Webb ELT250 Classic Electric 250w Line Trimmer 23cm/9in 240v Electric Lawn Mower Finally, what would your lawn be without your loyal Lawnmower? This one is foldable for easy storage, can cut as low as 11mm and it includes a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty. Because let’s be real, there’s nothing better than looking back at your hard work with a pint in hand. Our Top Pick: Flymo Turbo Lite 270 Electric Hover Lawn Mower 27cm/11in 240v Related blog- How to maintain your garden tools Read Full Story -
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When’s Father’s Day again? You may be asking yourself. It’s Sunday the 19th of June. Hopefully, you’ve found this guide just in time to avoid you breaking out into a cold sweat of idea panic. It’s that time of year to reward dad for his hard work, after all, he deserves some credit for keeping you alive, being a personal taxi, and turning a blind eye when you sneak back in at 3 am all those years ago. And we can’t forget those honorary dads- grandfathers, brothers, husbands, and friends, they deserve to be shown love too. We know dads are hard to shop for, they don’t curate a wish list as mums do and they never seem to want anything. But don’t worry, we at Mad4Tools are here to help take the stress out of finding a way to say, ‘thanks dad, love you.’ Below is our simple gift guide, which will suit all budgets and all types of dads, even the fussy ones: Father’s Day Gifts Under £20 JCB Horton Hoodie Grey Work Hooded Jumper £14.95 Starting off with a belter of an idea, who doesn’t want one of these comfy hoodies, and as a plus, you can always steal it off him later. The hoodie has thumb grips in the cuffs, a lined snood-type hood with a drawstring, and a kangaroo pouch front pocket to hide snacks in while working. Even we want one of these. Draper Redline 13 Function Pocket Knife £4.51 Forget a pocketknife with one function. Try One with THIRTEEN. The Draper multi-function pocketknife tool is ideal for camping, fishing, and many everyday situations. It includes things such as a pen knife, screwdriver blade, scissors (super handy this one), tin opener, corkscrew for popping those bottles when out and about, and more. If you’re looking for a practical gift that Dad isn’t just going to throw at the back of the junk drawer, this is the one for you. You must be aged 18 years or older to buy this product. Scruffs Worker T-Shirt in Navy £6.95 If you’re looking for something for summer, look no further. This lightweight stretchy t-shirt is perfect for the working environment. It comes with flexible stretch fabric and is designed with a longer body to ensure all-day comfort. If navy isn’t Dad’s colour, swap it out for the graphite grey version! Available in sizes S-XL. ProForce Hexagon Key Wrench Set 10-Piece (Metric or Imperial) £1.50 Settle any frustrations with this Hex Key Wrench Set and Holder. These are perfect for the DIY king kind of dad, particularly for flatpack furniture if you’re moving soon. They’re also fully heat-treated to HRC50-55 and are professional quality chrome vanadium, so these won’t be breaking anytime soon. Bonus points if your dads called Allen, you can fob this off as a personalised gift for him;-) Faithfull Prestige Steel Hand Tool Set 2-Piece £18.26 If your dad is Faithful to his garden, these two Steel hand tools are ideal for him to get his hands on. These two are the true duo of a good garden, you can use them for a multitude of jobs such as re-potting, cultivating soil and removing weeds. Just imagine, A cold beer, the sun, the ugly bucket hat comes out the cupboard, these and you’ll have a very happy gardener dad. They also come in a smart presentational box making it the ideal gift, we’ve got your back. For more Garden tool inspiration, Check out our extensive garden range. Father’s Day Gifts Under £30 Scruffs Ripstop Trade Work Trousers £21.95 If your dad is a little rough with the ol’ knees these anti-rip strength Ripstop trade work trousers could be a great option to stay protected. Did someone say pockets? They come with fabric knee padded pockets, holster pockets AND cargo pockets, how much stuff does one man need to carry. They’ll make ideal workwear for him as they don’t feel as heavy as traditional work trousers (unless you fill the pockets with rocks). Related Blog: Scruffs Ripstop Technology – Lighter in Weight, But Not Lightweight Scruffs Trade Work Shorts Ink Blue Navy £25.95 If you fancy a little more of a cooler vibe and an excuse to get those crazily hairy legs out try out the Scruffs shorts version. Regardless of whether he’s a handyman, DIYer, or gardener, the Scruff’s Trade Work Shorts will be his greatest companion in the summer months. If this colour isn’t his flavour we also have other Scruffs Trade shorts in different colours and styles. Tajima Extra Wide Tape Measure £28.17 How’s this gift idea measure up? If he’s a DIYer this gift would be a great idea for him. It comes with a unique magnetic base and a powerful 2600Gb magnetic end hook. There’s nothing better than letting a tape measure snap back to you- But watch those fingers. It’s available in both 5m and 8m for measuring those extra-long planks. Scruffs Titan Safety Boots £29.99 Dad been sole searching for comfortable work boots? Well, here they are. The Titan work boots (SBP and SRA rated) come with steel toecap and midplate protection as well as a padded tongue and collar for all day comfort. These are also exclusive to Mad4Tools, so you won’t find them anywhere else! Available in tan or black and sizes 7-12. Father’s Day Gifts Over £50 LED Lenser P7 Core Flashlight Torch £46.95 You might be the beam of light in his life, but for when you’re not there a Core Flashlight torch could be the next best option. With an advanced focus system, you can achieve both intense spotlight and flawless flood (near) illumination. The torch comes with 4x AAA batteries, a wrist strap (for swinging it with reckless abandonment) and a metal housing exterior in case you drop it before you give it to him. Sealey Siegen Cantilever Toolbox £89.95 We are getting serious now. These are the ultimate gift that every dad would love to receive. Starting with this Sealey Cantilever Toolbox, part of the Siegen range by Sealey, the metal cantilever toolbox features hex keys, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers and sockets. This tool kit is suited to the ambitious fixer-upper or DIY Dad’s across the nation. For similar items, check out our extensive range of tool bags and boxes. Draper Cordless 40v Line Trimmer 29cm/12in £227.61 The Ultimate gift this year is the Draper Cordless Line Trimmer. Have you ever seen a man unhappy while making those beautiful straight edges in the grass- you don’t even have to answer that one. The Draper cordless grass trimmer is powered by a rechargeable low maintenance lithium-ion battery. The adjustable head can be rotated to four cutting positions, perfect for tackling the trickiest areas and tightest corners Set Contains: – 2 x Li-Ion 5.0Ah battery. – 1 x 4A Fast charger. Go on be the good person and send this guide to your siblings (they’ve probably forgotten). Or if this guide hasn’t quite found the thing for him, we have a helpful father’s day gift ideas page on our website. Read Full Story -
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Our annual Summer Super Deals Sale is here! You’ll be able to save big on a wide selection of power tools, hand tools, lighting & electrical and safety workwear from the nation’s favourite brands. To help you source out some of the best deals in the Mad4Tools sale, we’ve curated a list of products from top brands including Milwaukee, Ragni, Scruffs, JCB and DeWalt. So, what are you waiting for? Take a look below and grab these deals while you still can! Tool Deals Olympia Cordless 20v Combi/Impact Drill Twin Pack Kit – Save 41% Milwaukee Drill & Screw Bit Set 20 Piece – Save 72% Ragni Professional Bricklaying Trowel Set 5-Piece – Save 44% Solo Classic 453 Pressure Sprayer Trolley & Lance 11 Litre – Save 47% Handy S50 Garden & Salt Broadcast Spreader 23kg – Save 23% Silverline Step Up Platform – Save 27% Silverline Telescopic Extendable Pruning Saw – Save 45% Lighting & Electrical Deals Luceco LED Garden Spike Light Pack of 4 – Save 38% Sealey SB1 Wireless Rechargeable Soundbar – Save 67% Sealey SPP02 Solar Panel 12v/2.4w – Save 61% BG Outdoor Double Socket – Save 48% Summer Workwear Deals Tuffstuff Elite Work T-Shirt (Available in Grey or Black) – Save 25% Scruffs Worker T-Shirt – Save 30% Scruffs Vintage Cargo Shorts – Save 33% Scruffs Ripstop Trade Shorts – Save 33% Scruffs Trade Work Shorts (Available in Black, Grey or Navy) – 26% DeWalt Builder Safety Boots – Save 20% Amblers AS1007 Safety Wellington Boots – Save 59% JCB TREKKER Safety Work Trainers – Save 31% To discover the full range of deals in our sale, head over to MAD4TOOLS.COM today. Offer ends on 30th June so don’t miss out! Read Full Story -
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Now that we’re in the full swing of Spring, you might find the need to purchase some new gardening tools. Our advice…always buy the best you can afford. But, regardless of the quality, regularly maintaining your garden tools is a must if you want them to have a long life span. Whether it’s hand tools or power tools, each tool requires proper maintenance to assure that they’ll be ready for that next garden task. So, here at Mad4Tools, we’ve created some basic care and guidance tips you can use to make sure your tools are always up for the job at hand! Clean garden tools Make a habit of cleaning your tools after each use. More often than not, it’s as simple as hosing down your trowels, spades and rakes or any other apparatus that comes into contact with soil. Doing so will keep weeds, seeds, fungi, and diseases from spreading around the garden. It’ll also remove rust enhancing soil from the steel surfaces which will help extend the life of your garden equipment. Power tools, like a lawnmower, require a little more maintenance. Cleaning these tools is easiest when done straight after use. Once you have finished cutting the grass, remove any excess grass, dirt, and debris from the underside of the tool. Make sure any power equipment is fully off before doing this! Never put tools away wet We’ve all been guilty of leaving gardening tools outside on the ground at least once, even in rainy conditions, but we’ll pay the price when rust takes over. To keep your garden tools from rusting, make sure you allow them to completely dry before storing them away. Steel tool heads are most susceptible to rust, even after washing and drying. Our top tip here is to spray the steel with either motor oil or WD40 to prevent it from oxidizing. Maintain wooden handles At the end of each garden season, inspect any wooden handles which are usually found on garden tools such as spades and forks. If there is any sign of splintering, you might need to sand them smooth. The final thing to do is to rub a finishing oil (linseed or tung oil) into your wooden handles to help preserve them. Remember our tip about not putting away wet tools? The same applies here! Be sure to wipe away any excess oil before storage. Sharpen your garden tools Sharp tools are safer and more efficient to use than blunt ones. Some local garden centres and tool shops provide this service, but it is just as easy to do it at home. The simplest way to sharpen cultivation tools such as spades and shovels is to use a fine metal file. If you want to take good care of your garden tools, proper maintenance includes keeping the edges of certain tools, such as shovels and spades nice and sharp. According to RHS, the simplest way is to use a fine metal file. Set the file on the edge of the tool and move away from your body using smooth even strokes. Do not drag the file back. Lift it from the edge and place it back at the starting position, resulting in a much faster cut. Generally, it is only necessary to sharpen these tools once or twice a year, depending on how frequently you use them. Sharpening of lawnmower blades is also necessary as the blades get clogged with wood sticks and stones from the ground. This can be a bit more complicated and is usually a lot easier to just replace the blades, otherwise seek a professional lawnmowers supplier to sharpen the blades accordingly. Lawnmower checks Check out the fuel quality and standard before purchasing. A low standard fuel may require replacement due to containment of debris and can affect the performance of your machine engine. Cleaning the air filter carbon is vital as it is the most important part for better performance of the lawnmower. This can be a common problem so if cleaning the filter doesn’t improve the performance it may be necessary to replace it. Storing your tools As most tools are generally made from wood and metal, they are susceptible to rotting, cracking and rust if exposed to humid areas for prolonged periods. For those that have stainless steel tools, this applies to you too! Although stainless steel is less prone to stains than other metals, it doesn’t guarantee corrosion won’t happen over time if left out. Storing your garden tools in either a shed or garage will ensure years of safe and productive use. Garden tool maintenance doesn’t have to be hard…the key is to look after your tools and your tools will look after you. If you’re in need of some great quality garden equipment and are quite partial to a discount, head to Mad4Tools.com. We are a leading provider of gardening and landscaping equipment at lower online prices! Read Full Story -
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Herock Workwear ensures you always have the perfect gear for every job, even when you’re confronted with the most testing of work or weather conditions. The brand utilises the best technologies available, delivering optimal protection with a design that is both classical and contemporary. This guarantees that you’ll always be perfectly outfitted for the job at hand whilst looking good doing it. Established in Belgium and founded in 2009, Herock has now grown to a brand known and loved worldwide. Here at Mad4Tools, we are a proud stockist of their diverse range of work gear including trousers, shorts, safety boots and shoes. Herock Workwear Shorts With the weather perking up, you may find yourself looking for an alternative to work trousers. Herock shorts are a great way to stay cool without losing comfort and functionality. You can pick from their modern or classic cuts and choose between reinforced or additional nail pockets. All Herock shorts feature multi-pockets to fulfil your storage needs. One of the most popular choices is Herock Hespar Trade Work Shorts. These come with multi-pockets and a 4-way stretch feature at the crotch for extra movability and comfort. What’s more, these shorts are available in a variety of colours including black, navy, khaki and grey. £42.86 All features: Covered front button 2 x thigh pockets with leg pockets, 2 x back pockets Main fabric: 65% polyester – 35% cotton ripstop fabric 4-way stretch fabric: 93% polyamide – 7% elastane EN ISO 13688:2013 Available in sizes 26-46in waist Trousers Herock work trousers merge comfort, functionality and fit with material that can withstand changing weather, repeated washing, and diverse work situations. You’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of different qualities, functions, and details to make your trousers work for you. If you’re looking for a pair of slim flit work trousers, check these out! The Herock Hector Slim Fit Trade Trousers are designed with all the classics including multi-pockets and a 4-way stretch part at crotch and knees. But where it gets exciting is its innovative adjustable hem meaning you can adjust the hem to a length that suits you! Pretty cool ey? £64.19 All features: Covered front button Knee pockets in Cordura reinforcement 2 x side pockets, 2 x thigh pockets, 2 x back pockets 1 x badge holder and 1 x hammer loop Extendable hem Material: 65% polyester – 35% cotton ripstop fabric 4-way stretch fabric: 93% polyamide – 7% elastane EN ISO 13688:2013 Hi-Vis Herock’s high-visibility range includes work jackets and trousers to make sure you’re seen. Its Hi-Vis clothing is finished with reflective tapes and labels to increase your safety. Take a look at the Herock Tarvos Hi-Vis Work Jacket. This waterproof jacket comes with a detachable thermal fleece body warmer and sleeves, so you can wear whatever the weather. £57.76 All features: Reflective tapes around body and sleeves Taped seams 2 x chest pockets, 2 x side pockets 1 x sleeve pocket with 2 pen pockets Rib-knit cuffs and bottom hem EN ISO 20471:2013+A1:2016 Class 3 – with sleeves, Class 2 – without sleeves 25 washing cycles EN 343:2003+A1:2007 class 3/1 Outer: 100% polyester 300D Oxford 185g/m² Fleece: 100% polyester acti- fleece anti- pilling Lining: 100% polyester It doesn’t just stop there, Herock have an impressive range of jackets, hoodies, tops and accessories. Herock Footwear Safety Boots Herock safety boots give you extra stability and protection around the ankles to prevent injuries on site. Their range of S1P and S3 certified safety boots come with a variety of safety features to suit your needs. Durable quality materials and an innovative design are combined to give HEROCK® boots a fashionable long service life. £57.29 Take for example the Herock Thallo Safety Work Boots. These S3 rated boots feature a reinforced nose, composite 200J toecap and antistatic, oil and chemical resistant material. Combining this with its 3D breathable lining with abrasion-resistant fabric on the inner heel make these a great boot and a popular choice of footwear. All features: Safety boots with reinforced nose Composite 200J toecap Non-metallic anti-perforation midsole Antistatic, anatomically and removable textile material insole with EVA back EVA and durable rubber sole – high resistance to high and low temperatures Antistatic, oil and chemical resistant EN ISO 20345:2011 S3 SRC Black nubuck leather 3D orange breathable lining with abrasion-resistant material on the internal heel Available in sizes 4-12(UK) Safety Shoes Herock also offers a range of S1P and S3 safety shoes which provide the same great safety benefits as its boots. A classic example is the Herock Gigantes Safety Work Trainer. These S3 lace-up safety trainers are made of water repellent leather and are combined with a 3D orange breathable lining to ensure maximum safety and all-day comfort. £64.19 All features: Steel toe cap Non-metallic anti-perforation midsole Anatomic, antistatic and removable insole PU/RPU sole with PU application on the heel, dual density Wide fit Black nubuck leather with black stitching 3D orange breathable lining with abrasion-resistant material on the internal heel EN ISO 20345:2011 S3 SRC Available in sizes 4-12(UK) To shop the full range of Herock Workwear head over to MAD4TOOLS.COM today. Read Full Story -
Tips and Guides
These spring gardening tips will get your garden Summer ready. Winter might be taking its time to leave, but with its bags packed and Spring threatening to breakthrough in earnest, it’s time to get back to work in our gardens. Although largely neglected over the Winter months for obvious reasons, Spring is the time when our garden care begins anew with special attention paid not only to the maintenance of all-year staples like our lawn and hedges, but also bulbs, seeds and design plans for the seasons to come. That’s why we’ve asked the keen gardeners in our team to round-up the best Spring gardening tips to help get your outdoor haven ready for the warmer months. Let’s get started. Spring clean those flower beds and borders Over winter you’ll find dead leaves, branches and debris build up in your garden. It’s best to remove these from the soil surface where you are planning to plant your annual plants or veggies. Remember to wear gardening gloves, especially when working with plants with prickly leaves, to keep your hands protected from cuts and grazes. Top Tip: Be sure to have a wheelbarrow to hand to make clearing debris or anything else an effortless task. Tidy up lawns and hedges Grass grows very slowly over Winter, but it does grow, and by the time Spring rolls around, you’re going to have to begin your lawn care routine once again. A high-quality lawnmower will let you adjust grass cutting length and keep your garden looking amazing. Begin with the blades lower for a shorter cut to make sure the grass grows out healthy. At the start of Spring, you should also cut your hedges back significantly, ensuring that they’re tapered inwards towards the top. This will enable greater light penetration for the whole bush. Whilst you could call in the professionals, hedge trimmers offer total mobility and freedom for a great finish, plus you’ll save money in the long run! Prune trees and shrubs Overhanging branches or foliage on trees will need to be cut back but this can be a big job. Tools such as the Silverline Chain Blade Wood Saw are worth investing in to make this task fast and fuss-free. Plants that have survived the winter will need to be trimmed too. This will help them bloom again in the summer months. Top Tip: Only prune shrubs before their buds have had time to bloom, otherwise you will stress the shrub or tree and may end up with a tiny crop (or none at all). Invest in summer-flowering bulbs and seeds Now is the perfect time to order flowers like lilies, gladioli and ranunculi for early-spring planting. These will give you a perfect show in the summer. Make sure you have the right tools ahead of time like a classic Dibber. Dibbers such as the Silverline Traditional Garden Dibber make creating holes for planting seeds and bulbs an effortless task and it’s affordable! Whilst you wait for your summer flowers to blossom, you could add plants such as tulips to enjoy a nice burst of colour in your spring garden. A good garden trowel has dozens of uses, not least in planting bedding plants and moving soil so make sure you have one ready. Why not plant some veggies too? Cool-season vegetables like lettuce and peas, sprout best in cool soil, so now is the time to plant them. However, be sure to protect these from pests like slugs with the help of slug traps. Clean and maintain your garden equipment All that Spring gardening work requires the right tools, but you need to maintain them if you want them to last and save you money. Hand tools including spades, trowels and rakes will benefit greatly from a good clean and oiling. For more on maintaining your gardening tools, check out our Top 5 Tips for Maintaining Your Garden Equipment. Read Full Story -
Industry News
Construction has long been viewed as male-centric and decidedly unfriendly to females. But, at a time when the industry is growing and instantaneously facing a skill shortage, huge efforts need to be made to support women joining the construction industry. Changing the stereotypes associated with construction workers and giving women new opportunities to look at to build their careers are the first steps towards a positive outcome. Source: citb.co.uk What percentage of construction workers are female? According to Go Construct Statistics women remain under-represented in the trade professions with data indicating that women in construction only make up 14% of all jobs – a number that has remained relatively stagnant since the 90s. There are several factors for this, including: Common Construction Myths Construction is just “jobs for the boys” Myth buster: Over 32,000 women in the UK work in construction Working in construction means working out in the cold Myth buster: Working in construction doesn’t just mean working ‘live’ on site, it can also involve working in a range of locations such as an office, working from home or even in a workshop. You need to be strong to work in construction Myth buster: Not all roles in the industry include forms of physical activity and most of the time it includes using your brain. Take for example a Quantity Surveyor. Made for Men Men have historically made up the vast majority of the trade workforce, and this is still being reflected in the working environment today. Take for example toilet facilities. Some sights are yet to provide female toilets, in addition to using male-orientated signs – “Warning Men Working Overhead” or “Danger Men at Work”. As well as on-site factors, the way some jobs are structured means some firms might not offer maternity or flexible working – a key incentive for attracting and retaining women workers. Benefits of a Diverse Workforce Although a gender-balanced working environment isn’t a reality in the construction industry just yet, there are numerous reasons we need to work towards it. Performance is a major one, with McKinsey revealing that a more gender-diverse workforce is 25% more likely to achieve above-average profitability. Heavily contributing to this is the fact women and men think differently, so companies can benefit from having fresh outlooks and perspectives to help form strategies. From a brand perspective, gender diversity will have a positive impact on the company’s reputation by presenting it as a desirable place to work. It also helps to attract top talent from a wide range of pools. Benefits of Working in Construction Trades offer Higher Earning Potential Regardless of industry, women have the potential to earn far more as trade employees than in traditionally female-dominated professions. Totaljobs reports an annual salary of £47,500 for construction workers, compared to just £23,000 for those who hold Administrator positions. Affordable Education Higher education such as college or university is not for everyone. Instead, learning a trade can be a better way for individuals to get on the career path. It’s a cheaper alternative. Women in Construction Week 2022 is this week (March 6-12th), so let’s get involved and help pave the way for women in construction. Read Full Story
