Tools
Best DIY Tools for Home Improvement UK 2026 — Tried & Tested
The best DIY tools for UK home improvers in 2026, tested hands-on. From hole saws to utility knives — honest picks that earn their place in your kit.
Personal reviews from a UK tinkerer
Gear I've actually bought.
Takes I actually have.
No press samples, no sponsored posts — just honest thoughts on the tech and tools that make their way into my home.
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Kitchen/Home
Industrial Candy Floss Machine Review
An honest first-hand review of an industrial-style candy floss machine that makes brilliant floss, but comes with awful instructions and pricey accessories.
Tools
DURI Bi-Metal Hole Saw Set Review
A practical hands-on review of the DURI bi-metal hole saw set, which offers very good value and solid cutting performance, despite weak packaging.
Tools
hsawbit 40x155mm Auger Bit Review
A first-hand review of the hsawbit 40x155mm wood auger bit, which made drilling joists far easier than a spade bit and comes in a surprisingly useful storage case.
Tech/Accessories
Miracase Magnetic Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max Review
An honest long-term review of the Miracase magnetic case for iPhone 17 Pro Max, with good protection and responsiveness but a frustrating dust problem.
Tools
Milwaukee FASTBACK Folding Utility Knife Review
A serious upgrade from cheap utility knives — the build quality is in a different league.
Pet
Pet Corrector Dog Trainer Review — Does It Actually Work?
A simple canister that releases a sharp hiss — and actually stopped our Malamute puppy's biting in days.
Home Automation
SONOFF Zigbee/Thread PoE Controller Review
Upgraded from a USB stick — the difference in stability is night and day.
Home Automation
Getting Started with Home Assistant: What I Wish I'd Known
Home Assistant is genuinely great — but the learning curve is real. Here's what I'd tell myself on day one, plus a guide that goes deeper.
Tech
Welcome to Filce.uk
A quick introduction to the site — what it is, what I'll be writing about, and why I started it.