Nailed it: Study looks for cheapest places to buy DIY tools
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. as the cheapest place to buy DIY tools and equipment in its “snapshot” study of six retailers. experts compiled a basket of 18 popular DIY items, including a handsaw, toolbox and masking tape, and compared costs over a year at Amazon B&Q, Homebase Screwfix Toolstation and Wickes Other types of items in the study included screwdriver bits, claw hammers, tape measures, wood filler, wallpaper paste, wood glue and metal paint. The consumer champion used a price tracking website to calculate the average basket cost, including special offers but not multibuys, for the year from June 1 2020 to May 31 2021. also surveyed more than 6,000 people about their in-store and online shopping experiences to reveal the best retailers for DIY essentials. “Our analysis shows the best places to buy DIY items combine great customer service with good value for money, and that shopping around for the best prices could make a startling difference to your bill.” Amazon told Which?
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