How to Drill into Absolutely Anything!
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Harry's Key Areas of Expertise
Product Reviews
Informational Articles
Harry's Backstory & Experience
Born and raised in the south London suburbs, I’ve always had a fascination with the pioneers of the Old West and those types of people that could fix anything with string and duct tape.
A boy Scout and grandson of a farmer, I loved poking through my dad’s garage and playing at being an inventor- what I lacked in skill I made up for with a determination to make as much noise and mess as I could!
But instead of striking gold in Alaska or roping cattle in Argentina, I somehow ended up as a content manager for the world’s biggest daily deal website in the urban jungle of central London.
I learned a lot about writing, but I wasn’t getting my hands dirty and I wasn’t happy being chained to a desk in an air-conditioned office.
I was spending my spare time fixing my car and keeping our house from falling down anyway, so I thought I may as well get paid for doing it. A lifelong love of DIY and tinkering paid off.
Fast forward a year and I was working with a crew of builders and craftspeople putting together wild projects across London and the South East.
Getting my hands dirty with timber framing, metal work, welding and earth moving, the job fuelled my passion for creativity and a borderline-unhealthy obsession with tools. I learned all about the building trade over the years and the importance of having the right tool for the job on hand.
A move to the beautiful wilds of Devon brought my partner and me closer to nature and a new-found love for gardening developed into another outlet for our energies- in the form of growing tons of fruit and veg.
The birth of our daughter Dahlia in 2019 made me determined to show her a world where doing things for yourself is practical, fun and a good way to learn new skills.
Now I’m putting my experience to good use and giving practical, honest and site-tested advice.
Harry Has Written These Product Reviews
- Air Compressors
Angle Grinders- Band Saws
- Belt and Disc Sanders
- Belt Sanders
- Bench Grinder
- Cable Reels
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Cement Mixers
- Chainsaw Sharpeners
- Circular Saws
- Combination Squares
- Concrete Breakers
- Corded Hammer Drills
- Cordless Drills
- Cordless Garden Multi Tools
- Cordless Hedge Trimmers
- Cordless Lawn Mowers for Battery Life
- Cordless Strimmers for Allotments
- Detail Sanders
- Digital Calipers
- Drill Bit Sets
- Drill Bits for Metal
- Drywall Sanders
- Dust Extractor
- Electric Garage Door Openers
- Electric Planer
- Electric Screwdrivers
- Fire Extinguishers
- Garage Shelving Units
- Garden Hose Reels
- Glue Guns
- Halogen Heaters
- Hand Saws
- Heat Gun
- Home Safes
- Home Tool Kits
- Impact Drivers
- Inspection Cameras
- Budget Jigsaw Tools
- Key Safes
- Laser Engraver
- Laser Level
- Laser Tape Measures
- Log Splitting Axes
- Masonry Drill Bits
- Mini Circular Saws
- Mitre Saws
- Mole Grips
- Nail Guns
- Orbital Sanders
- Oscillating Multi Tools
- Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers
- Paddle Mixers
- Padlocks
- Pallet Trucks
- Palm Routers
- Pegboards
- Oil & Restoration Products
- Pillar Drills
- Planer Thicknessers
- Plastering Trowel
- Plug in Timers
- Plunge Routers
- Plunge Saws
- Pocket Hole Jigs
- Portable Power Stations for Power Tools
- Ratchet Screwdrivers
- Reciprocating Saws
- Rotary Tools
- Router Tables
- Sack Trucks
- Screwdriver Bit Sets
- Screwdriver Set
- SDS Drills
- Shed Heaters
- Socket Sets
- Portable Solar Generators
- Soldering Irons
- Soldering Stations
- Space Heaters
- Spanner Sets
- Speed Squares
- Spirit Levels
- Staple Gun
- Strimmers
- Stud Finder
- Table Saws
- Tap and Die Sets
- Heavy Duty Tarpaulins
- Telescopic Ladders
- Thermal Imaging Cameras
- Electrician Tool Bags
- Torx Screwdriver Sets
- Wall Mounted Washing Lines
- MIG Welder
- Wood Burning Stove Fans
- Wood Chippers
- Wood Turning Lathes
- Wood Moisture Meters
- Workbenches
- Folding Step Ladders
Harrys Has Tested These Products
Drills & Drivers
- Black+Decker BCD700S1K Lithium Ion 2 Gear Hammer Drill Review
- Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 Cordless Combi Drill Review
- Hychika DD-12BC Cordless Drill Driver Kit Review
- Ryobi R18PD3 Cordless 18V Compact Percussion Drill Kit Review
- Terratek FUT18V01-3 18V Lithium Cordless Drill Review
Strimmers
- BLACK + DECKER STC1820 18V Cordless String Strimmer Review
- Ryobi OLT1832 ONE+ Cordless Grass Trimmer Review
Saws
- Bosch PKS 55 Hand-Held Circular Saw Review
- Bosch Professional GCM8SJL Sliding Mitre Saw Review
- DeWalt DCS391N-XJ XR Cordless Circular Saw Review
- DeWalt DWS774-GB Sliding Mitre Saw Review
- Einhell TC-MS 2112 Compound Mitre Saw Review
- Evolution R185 CCS Circular Saw Review
- Evolution R210CMS Compound Mitre Saw Review
- Makita HS7601J Hand-Held Circular Saw Review
- Metabo KGS216M Sliding Mitre Saw Review
- Ryobi R18CS7-0 18V ONE+™ Cordless Circular Saw Review
Garden Shredders
- Einhell GC-KS 2540 Electric Shredder Review
- Hyundai HYCH2800ES Garden Shredder Review
- Ryobi RSH3045U 3000W Silent Impact Shredder Review
- The Handy THISWB Electric Garden Shredder Review
Hedge Trimmers
- Einhell GE-HH 18/45 Li T-Solo Telescopic Hedge Trimmer Review
- Terratek 550W Long Reach Hedge Trimmer Review
- Yard Force 20V Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer Review
Irrigation
Lawn Mowers
Heating
- Dreo Halogen Space Heater Solaris Slim H3
- Daewoo Oscillating Halogen Heater
- DREO Solaris Slim H3
- DREO Solaris 718 PTC Tower Fan Heater
- DREO Smart Wall Mounted Heater WH517S
- Amazon Basics Space Heater
- Swan SH27032 1.5 kW Retro Ceramic Heater
- DREO Whole Room Heater 714S
- Russell Hobbs 13” Oscillating 2kW Heater
- BLACK + DECKER Two in One Ceramic Fan Heater
- Valiant Premium 4 Heat Powered Stove Fan
- Tomersun Heat Powered 4 Blade Stove Fan
- Signstek 4 Blade Heat Powered Stove Fan
- AhmyLion 6 Blade Wood Stove Fan
- Forest Master SuperFast Semi-Heated Four Blade Stove Fan
Measuring Tools
Garden Design
- Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker
- SoundCore Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth Speaker
- Anker SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
DIY Accessories
Sheds
30 Smart Ways to Insulate Your Garage for Winter
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Woodworking
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How to Stack Firewood for Seasoning
You’ve got your log burner set up, your fire tools are arranged nicely, and the log man is delivering a
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How to Split Logs for Firewood
Nothing beats a real log fire, especially on those chilly winter days that seem to last for more than 24
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How to Dry Out Wet Firewood Fast
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How Long Should a Log Last on a Wood Burner?
A log burner is one of the best additions you can add to a home, if you ask me. The
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How to Store Logs Outside & Keep Them Dry All Year Round
Nothing beats the crackle of a real log fire on a chilly autumn day, and with the rising costs of
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How to Drill into Glass and Create a Bottle Lamp
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18 Ideas for Storing Your Garden Tools
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What’s The Difference Between Brushed & Brushless Motors
We should mention the increasing popularity of brushless motors in the cordless tool market. Brushless motors operate in a significantly
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Corded vs Cordless Drills: Which Are Better?
Should your power tool be corded or cordless? This basic question is one of the first things you should consider
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How to Build a Bird Table (Step-by-Step Guide)
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How to Build a Wooden Planter Box Out of Decking
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Everything You Need to Know About Power Tool Batteries
Once you have made the decision to go cordless and you know the category of drill you want then your
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20 Practical Ways to Secure your Garage
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How To Turn Your Garage into the Ultimate Man Cave
We’re all spending a lot more time at home than ever before and it’s high time us men gave ourselves
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How To Use Your Garage Ceiling for Extra Storage
Your garage is a great place to store just about anything. You’ve put up shelves, your workbench is on wheels
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How To Turn Your Garage into a Home Gym
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10 Great Garage Flooring Solutions
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Great Ways to De-Clutter Your Garage
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The 30 Best Ways to Spring Clean Your Garage
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A Guide to Drill Drivers & Combi Drills
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A Simple Guide to Drill Keyed Chucks
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The Power in Power Drills – Speed, Torque & Gears
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20 Great Bicycle Storage Solutions
Bicycles are brilliant- they’re convenient ways to travel that keep you fit as well. Storing them, however, is a pain.
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