About The DIY Tool Review
The DIY Tool Review exists to help everyday fixers, weekend warriors and first-time homeowners spend their money on tools that actually last. We buy, borrow and beat on hand tools and power tools, then write plain-spoken reviews and buying guides — no jargon, no fluff, just what works.
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Our Team
Cheryl Thompson
Cheryl Thompson is the tools editor at The DIY Tool Review. A lifelong fixer and self-confessed tool addict, she has spent years buying, borrowing and wearing out hand and power tools across home renovation, furniture building and everyday repairs. She writes hands-on, no-nonsense reviews to help fellow DIYers spend their money on the tools that actually last.