Whether you’re building your own raised beds, putting up garden lighting or popping up a pergola, the most basic hand tool you’ll need is a screwdriver. Used to drive in or take out screws of all sizes and with different shaped heads on them, it’s an essential companion when performing tasks indoors or around the garden. The only thing better than a conventional screwdriver is an electric one and if you’ve ever had to drive in a lot of screws by hand, you’ll understand why an electric screwdriver is such an essential tool. Instead of screwing or unscrewing by hand power alone, you simply pull the trigger and it uses its motor to drive the screw instead, taking all the hard work out of garden projects like making a wooden planter, or putting up a trellis, especially for gardeners with mobility issues. Lightweight and highly portable, the electric screwdriver won’t replace a full size drill, but it’s one of the best labour saving devices you can keep in your toolbox, garden shed, or garage.
Whatever you’re planning to do in your garden, keep safe and wear safety glasses when you’re using an electric screwdriver.
An electric screwdriver is the perfect companion to a drill, saving you constantly changing drill bits and allowing you to simple go from a drill to screwdriver when you want to drill holes as well as drive in screws. For help choosing a cordless drill take a look at our review of the best cordless drills, and our guide to the best drill bits.
If you’re looking for garden DIY inspiration, consider our 10 garden DIY projects for the weekend, or our guide on how to build a bat box. For other power tool reviews, check out our reviews of the best pressure washers, and the best grass strimmers.
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