A couple of weeks ago, my boss* mentioned that garden leaf blowers and garden vacuums deliver consistent sales throughout the year. This certainly raised a few eyebrows around the office.  Our buying team thought there was an error in the figures, but after checking and re-checking, low and behold, for the last years, garden blowers, leaf blowers, garden vacs do hold a pretty uniform level of sales all year round. *For those who have shopped with us for a while, my boss Rich, is the one who made our social media videos before Dan (BD) – he occasionally appears alongside Dan – it’s like wh ..read more

Garden Multi Tools are a relatively new addition to the range of garden power tools available on the market. Unlike in the past, where you would have to use a separate tool to complete each gardening job, these multi-tools come with a power head and different attachments that allow you to easily complete up to 80% of the tasks in your garden. Lets give you an example… The Makita UX01GZ 40V XGT Brushless Multi-Function Head is a versatile gardening power tool that serves as the basis and starting point for various attachments. While it comes with many features, let’s focus on its key benefi ..read more

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to clean up the garden for the spring and summer, a landscaping prodigy or a professional looking to expand your tool selection, having the right tools can make all the difference when working on a garden. With the gardening season pretty much starting, we’ve put together a list of the Top 10 Garden Tools that everyone should have this spring. 1. Lawnmowers The Lawnmower is the barber (or hair stylist) of the garden! Simply choose your height, and get to work. Lawnmowers cut grass quickly and effectively to a uniform height. There are many power options for ..read more

Buying a pair of work boots or trainers should be simple.  However, with various safety boot rating codes, it can be very confusing.  Here, we explain precisely what each code means. Safety Boots are an essential part of your PPE when working on site – whether it be someone’s home, garden or on a construction site. When it comes to work boots there is so much to choose from – and how do you know if what you are choosing is the right thing considering that many worksite requirements vary from site to site? We wanted to find out more, so we spoke to industry experts and workwear manu ..read more

With tonnes of new tools being released, we know it’s hard to keep up. But do not fret, ITS is here to help you out! We’ve picked out our favourite stuff to showcase to you guys. Be warned though, these are pretty cool – so you may end up treating yourself after checking them out. In this article, we’ll show you the latest unique tools and gadgets, including limited editions, which we are super excited about and hope you are too! Click on an icon to learn more about the tools, or get stuck in and scrolling. Milwaukee Jobsite Ear Buds With Hearing Protection OUR THOUGHTS: Milwaukee ..read more

With tonnes of new tools being released, we know it’s hard to keep up. But do not fret, ITS is here to help you out! We’ve picked out our favourite stuff to showcase to you guys. Be warned though, these are pretty cool – so you may end up treating yourself after checking them out. In this article we’ll show you the latest unique tools and gadgets, including limited editions, which we are super excited about and hope you are to! Click on an icon to learn more about the tools, or get stuck in and scrolling. Milwaukee Jobsite Ear Buds With Hearing Protection OUR THOUGHTS: Milwaukee’s ..read more

Milwaukee is set to release new safety footwear later this year, and we at ITS are extremely excited about it, to say the least. In this article, we will be going over the new footwear and exploring all the information currently available. We’re expecting to see FlexTred hit shelves around May 2024, and ArmourTred following around September. These dates are subject to change but we will update this article with any further info. What do we know so far about Milwaukee’s New Footwear? On Milwaukee’s website, we can see that Milwaukee plans on releasing both a lightweight breathable, and leather ..read more

The Dewalt TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL is the latest incarnation of portable, stackable storage solutions. The DXL range, which is compatible with both the original TOUGHSYSTEM range as well as the TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 range, is a selection of heavy-duty drawers, a rolling base and a worktop to provide you with a durable, hard-wearing mobile workshop. Ideal for your workshops, garages, or any location where you need to take some equipment, the DXL is possibly one of the largest stackable mobile storage solutions on the market in terms of physical size as well as internal volume. In terms of Dewalt’s Sto ..read more

As of today (Feb 1st, 2024), Milwaukee has introduced a big change to their extended warranties, with a large amount of emphasis being put on retailers being an ‘Authorised Distributor’. You will ONLY be able to get an Extended Warranty on any Milwaukee items if you buy them directly from an ‘Authorised Distributor’ like ITS.co.uk The biggest thing is, that you’ll find Amazon, eBay, and ManoMano aren’t authorised distributors… so you will NOT be able to register for an extended warranty if you buy Milwaukee tools on Amazon, eBay or any other online ‘Marketplace’. Even if you purchase from a k ..read more

Hammers come in many shapes and sizes, some specialised and others general. When getting into the trade or starting DIY projects it can be hard to differentiate between a Mallet and a Hammer. It gets even more difficult when you start looking into niche tools like ball pein hammers and stiletto hammers. In this article, you will learn what the differences are between an array of hammers and hammers, which should help you choose the best hammer for your job. Hammers VS Mallets. What’s the difference? Before starting, let’s get the easy question out of the way. Hammers have metal heads for drivi ..read more