Draper Tools is proud to have played a key part in the opening of a new automotive centre at Shrewsbury College, with a donation of essential tools and equipment. On 10th September a group of VIPs and local trade […]
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Draper has been a family-run firm for four generations. So we understand that handing on a sustainable inheritance is vitally important. That’s why we take our environmental and corporate social responsibilities very seriously. We wanted to share some of […]
Sustainability & Ethics at Draper Tools
After a bit of an odd summer, many of us are still trying to cling on to it – but there’s no denying autumn has officially arrived this week. So it’s time to turn your attention to garden tidy […]
Autumn garden jobs
National Allotments Week is here (9th – 15th August)! This year the theme is Plotting for the Future, in celebration of the contribution allotments make to a sustainable future. Here’s what we love about allotment life and a few tips to help you get growing… […]
Happy National Allotments Week
Whether you’re professional vehicle technician, a classic car enthusiast or a keen motorist, adding a welder to tool your tool kit can be a very worthwhile investment. A welder makes a wide range of car bodywork repairs possible. Likewise, […]
Welders and Plasma Cutters – Which is the ...
Draper Tools is thrilled to announce that it has made the shortlist for the 2021 DIY Week Awards in two categories. These prestigious annual awards recognise achievement and innovation from suppliers and retailers in the DIY, home improvement and […]
Draper Tools shortlisted for two DIY Week Awards
Farming life demands tough tools, designed to last, whether it’s durable socket sets for farm machinery, bolt cutters, fencing tools or high-performance power tools. Draper Tools has handpicked a series of more than 70 agricultural essentials for the summer […]
Agricultural essentials for summer
While you’re always going to have to bring in the automotive professionals for some jobs, there’s a real joy in doing the basics of the car-maintenance yourself, says TV presenter and classic car expert, Paul Cowland. He’s provided some […]
Tool Up! Wind Down.
There’s nothing better than new tools, just ask any tradesperson, that’s why Draper Tools has prepared a selection of over 70 tools and essentials for the trade this summer. You’ll find this specially selected series of tools in our […]
Specially selected summer essentials for the trade
You may have spotted us in the news and on social media talking about young people and gardening (check out our full research findings here). We’ve had some help on social media from some amazing young gardeners, who have […]
#SowMuchMore Meet the gardeners
Are you dreaming of summer day trips or even a staycation road trip across the country? We could all use a summer break. But before you set off, it’s a good idea to take a few simple steps to […]
Car Care Essentials for Summer
Think the typical gardening enthusiast is retirement age with a large outside space? Think again. Draper Tools has surveyed the nation’s young people to get their views on gardening and it’s clear gardening is enjoying a renaissance among 18 […]
Gardening is officially cool and there’s #SowMuchMore to ...
A generator can be a handy bit of kit for both homeowners and professional tradespeople – there are options to power everything from laptops to power tools. They can even save you money and time. But how do you […]
Choosing the right generator for you
20th May is World Bee Day, created by the UN to raise awareness of the importance of bees, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development. Bees provide an amazing service by pollinating the plants we grow […]
World Bee Day 2021: How to help bees
Pruning is an important part of the gardening cycle, promoting healthy new growth and removing dead branches or stems. But where should you start? Different plants can be pruned at different times of year, so be sure you’ve checked […]
Pruning Tools: Bypass or Anvil?
It’s National Gardening Week, organised by the RHS – this huge celebration of gardening is something we wholeheartedly support. Gardening brings so many benefits and there are a lot of reasons to love it, whatever your space. Here are […]
National Gardening Week: 5 Reasons we love gardening
With the weather warming up and restrictions starting to lift, many of us will be thinking of summer staycations. Camping and caravan holidays are an appealing option and have surged in popularity recently. Campervan and motorhome sharing community Camplify even predicts […]
Towing essentials for safe successful staycations
The last 12 months have certainly seen increased national interest in DIY and decorating. And, while it’s been a difficult year for everyone, we have loved seeing so many of our customers’ amazing projects come to life. Across social […]
5 Learnings on DIY & Decorating from the ...
For International Women’s Day we wanted to shine a light on CAE FIMI technical author and owner/operator of award-winning garage Avia Autos, Hayley Pells. Hayley Pells is a Fellow of the IMI, with engineering accreditation, who completed her Masters […]
International Women’s Day Q&A With Hayley Pells
Earlier this year we launched our 2020 tool advent calendar, featuring 24 doors of tools to open in the countdown to Christmas. With Christmas being the season of goodwill, Draper Tools has been donating £1 from the sale of […]