The big advantage of cordless tools is freedom of movement. They’re very practical when there’s no socket in the vicinity. Read on for a run-through of the most common cordless tools.

These tools are ideal when you specifically want a screwdriver. Cordless screwdrivers are typically quite a bit smaller and more compact than cordless drills, which makes them very practical in confined spaces.

A cordless impact driver is your best choice for the heavy-duty work. Its high-speed setting and high power allow you to tighten and loosen big screws, bolts and nuts with ease.

Cordless drills are mainly used for screwdriving jobs, but they’re also ideal for drilling into wood and metal. The clutch settings – the figures on the rotating ring – allow you to tighten and loosen screws very precisely. You can lock in your setting while drilling.

Cordless drills with a hammer-drill function go a step further. These tools can also be used to drill brickwork and masonry. The clutch settings – the figures on the rotating ring – allow you to tighten and loosen very precisely. You can lock in your setting while drilling.

Cordless SDS drills have another speciality. The pneumatic hammer function means that cordless SDS drills are perfect for drilling into concrete. When you use a hammer-stop function these tools can also be used for regular drilling jobs. You do need a special 'SDS+' adapter for the regular drill bits.