We're quickly approaching the period for cosy evenings gathered in our homes, indulging in all of your favourite treats, and spending quality time with your loved ones.
But! The upcoming festivities also spark the annual dilemma of what to buy for your friends and family, not only show your appreciation, but something they’ll truly enjoy using all year round.
With help from Bosch Home & Garden’s 2022 holiday season gift guide, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift to delight a home and garden DIY lover this festive season, with a range of hand-picked products, starting from under £50.
If you’re unwrapping a new football or bike this holiday season, but can't fill them, you might be left feeling deflated?
The cordless UniversalPump 18V is the ultimate cordless pneumatic pump, with 10.3 bar and 30 L/min functionality, it fully inflates your belongings in no time at all. This powerful pump has its own power light, illuminated nanometer and built-in accessory storage, helping you to get up and running efficiently and reliably – day or night.
This makes the UniversalPump 18V the perfect tool to have at home for when guests come over for the holidays, and can be used for everything from inflating spare mattresses to topping up your tyres before visiting family and friends.
The UniversalPump 18V is also part of the 18V POWER FOR ALL battery system, which enables youa you to seamlessly switch between tools by using a single, interchangeable battery for your entire 18V tool system. Thanks to the POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE the 18V battery is 100% compatible with a wide range of 10 partner brand’s 18V tools.
UniversalPump 18V: Product is widely available in the following packages (all prices RRP): Tool, French-valve, Ball needle, Volume adapter – £119.99.
The UniversalDrill 18V-60 is the perfect gift for enthusiastic DIYers who are looking for a powerful endurance drill that allows you to comfortably perform on all types of materials from wood and plastic to tougher materials like metal with maximum precision. This cordless two-speed drill/driver is so impressive that they’ll start to feel like a professional!
It performs screwdriving that will save you time and sweat from having to twist and tighten loose screws manually. Alongside this versatility, the 2-speed gearbox and power of 20 torque settings ensures a controlled superior performance. Conveniently, you can also secure your operating position for optimum accuracy with the robust 13mm high-quality metal chuck that holds materials securely in place and allows easy accessory changing so, you won’t miss the mark! The brushless motor technology guarantees that this drill operates more efficiently, delivering longer running time.
Product is widely available in the following packages (all prices RRP): Tool, double screwdriver bit, 1 battery pack (PBA 18V 2.0Ah W-B) and Charger AL 18V-20 – £139.99; Baretool only with double screwdriver bit – £74.99
This new 4-in 1 performer is a great gift for more experienced DIYers. With the UniversalHammer 18V, drilling and chiselling jobs can be completed with ease through a balanced weight/performance ratio designed to make your job easier. The innovative design system features a powerful pneumatic hammer mechanism with 1.7 Joules, that can reach up to 16mm of concrete. The versatile and powerful UniversalHammer 18V is also part of the 18V POWER FOR ALL battery system which allows you to seamlessly switch between tools by using a single, interchangeable battery for your entire 18V tool system. Thanks to the POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE the 18V battery is 100% compatible with a wide range of partner brand’s 18V tools.
Product will be available in the following packages (all prices RRP): Baretool – £113.99; Baretool + Adapter – £149.99; Tool, Battery (1x2.5Ah) + Charger (AL18V-20) – £189.99.
The cordless UniversalBrush is an ideal gift for your house-proud loved ones, due to its easy-to-use features. This versatile but powerful cleaning brush masters scrubbing of tiles and joints, garden furniture, ovens, shower glass and even reaches narrow areas like taps or shower heads – making it a great handy little helper to have around after having everyone over for the holidays!
This multifunctional brush is just what everyone needs for their household tasks, for everything from a quick shine, to removing limescale and stubborn stains. Its high-power motor ensures almost constant brush rotation for tackling even the most demanding cleaning tasks, and its IPX5 splash water protection means it is also qualified for use in wet environments.
The UniversalBrush is incredibly versatile with a variety of attachments that allow it to perform on a range of surfaces and materials. Plus, this handy tool is rechargeable via the Micro USB cable that comes with it.
Product is widely available in the following packages (all prices RRP): Tool Bristle Brush, Detailed Brush, Pad Holder with hook-and-loop fastening, Microfibre non-scratch pad, Abrasive heavy-duty pad, Micro USB Cable - £49.99
Whether you’re drilling, crafting or even cooking, the IXO 6 compact 3.6V cordless screwdriver is a must-have gift this festive season. With improved control at the heart of its design, the IXO 6 helps you to make your work free of common DIY errors such as over-spin, damaged screws or splintered wood. This is down to the intuitive control mechanism that allows users to vary the speed of the screwing function by adjusting pressure on the trigger – enhancing precision on the job.
With its broad range of helpful adaptors, the IXO 6 is incredibly useful around the house for a wide variety of jobs. For instance, you can use the corkscrew adapter to crack open a wine bottle on Christmas Day! Encourage your DIY creativity around the house with this handy little screwdriver.
Product is widely available in the following package (price RRP): Tool, Micro USB Cable, 10 screwdriver bits, box – £54.99
The following adapters are widely available (all prices RRP): Barbeque blower adapter – £17.99; Universal cutting adapter – £17.99; Corkscrew adapter – £17.99; Torque setting adapter – £17.99; Off-set angle adapter – £17.99; Spice mill adapter – £17.99; Angle screw adapter – £17.99; Drilling adapter – £17.99
With increased torque thanks to its strong motor, this versatile all-rounder provides more power for a variety of screwdriving tasks. The IXO 7 has an improved cell with increased run time, for longer uninterrupted working. And, it is fully compatible with all your favourite IXO collection attachments - whether you’re assembling new furniture, milling your favourite mulled-wine spices, or firing up your barbecue.
With a new, compact and ergonomic design, the tool has an increased torque for more comfortable working and 360° work light for shadow-free working. The IXO-7 uses flexible micro-USB charging, and has a new charge-in-the-box option, making it even easier to keep to hand for all your quick fixes. You will find that this iconic product is so useful around the house that you’ll ask yourself how you ever lived without it!
Product (IXO 7 basic) is widely available from September 2022 in the following package (price RRP): £54.99
Product (IXO 7 set) will be widely available from September 2022 in the following package (price RRP): £74.99
The EasyPump, is a smaller, handy alternative to the UniversalPump 18V, making it an ideal gift for any outdoor fans. You can keep it in the back of your car to inflate your bike tyres, football or swim toys – making it a great on-the-go companion for all your excursions.
EasyPump: Product is available in the following packages (all prices RRP): Tool, French-valve, Ball needle, Volume adapter, USB Cable, Textile bag – £64.99
The cordless EasyCut&Grind is a compact yet powerful and multi-use tool, for cutting, grinding and sanding needs, making it the ideal gift for every kind of DIYer. The multi-purpose tool has a working range of up to 14 mm and can be used on a variety of materials including wooden panels, plastic, carton, and even metal! It is also capable of completing small sanding applications or deburring. The cordless EasyCut&Grind has a highly secure 2-step activation, making it ready for use within seconds and it also has automatic shutdown features. The tool uses a Li-ion powered motor and has a suite of accessories for multi-functional versatility, (carbide multi-material cutting disc, metal cutting disc, sanding paper, freehand cutting adapter) allowing you to easily move from task to task on your DIY to do list.
Product is widely available in the following packages (all prices RRP): Tool, Carbide multi wheel, Bonded cutting disc, 3 pcs. of sanding sheets (Grit 120), Freehand cutting adapter, Transportation hood with integrated key, USB Type-C® – £94.99
Measuring-Tools: gifts to hang up your decorations easily and safely
Small, smart and speedy, the digital detector Truvo is an essential for every DIY enthusiast’s toolbox! With a slide of a switch, you can easily scan the walls and ceilings to detect for electric cables and metal objects like piping and identify areas that are safe for drilling. Using an LED traffic light system and warning tones, this digital detector immediately indicates where drilling should and should not be carried out, with a single-button operating concept that makes it easy to handle. Whether you’re installing Christmas lighting, or hanging up shelves, the Truvo digital detector is designed to help you complete your DIY projects quickly and safely.
Product is widely available in the following package (all prices RRP): Tool plus batteries (3x 1.5 V LR03, AAA) – £48.50
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The new year often calls for a reset and is a great time to spruce up your home, ready for the year ahead. The Zamo is a digital laser measure and the perfect gift for those who love restyling their home. From creating storage space for your new gifts to re-arranging furniture and hanging up photographs and prints, the Zamo is your easy-to-use solution for measuring objects and interior spaces accurately, quickly and simply.
The Zamo’s laser technology achieves high levels of accuracy for distances up to 20 m, meaning your spatial planning won’t miss the mark. Its intuitive one button control mechanism allows you to measure distances, objects and shapes comfortably and its square-meter function can calculate areas with a quick double click. And, thanks to its three Bosch patented Tape, Line and Wheel Adapters the Zamo Set offers three gifts in one! The Wheel Adapter makes measuring curves and irregular surfaces, like furniture easier than ever before.
The Tape Adapter helps you to quickly and precisely calculate circumferences and freestanding objects, whilst the Line Adapter helps with levelling objects horizontally and vertically. This digital laser measure set truly has all the answers.
Product is widely available in the following package (price RRP): Zamo Tool plus batteries (2x 1.5 V LR03 AAA) – £55.13
Product set is widely available in the following package (price RRP): Tool and batteries (2x 1.5 V LR03 AAA), Zamo Tape, Wheel, and Line Adapters – £92.39
The following adapters are widely available (all prices RRP): Zamo Tape adapter – £16.79; Zamo Wheel Adapter – £14.69; Zamo Line Adapter – £14.69
The line laser Atino is the perfect early Christmas gift for hanging up your favourite pieces, while preparing to have loved ones over for the festivities. This flash all-in-one line laser measuring tool combines all relevant functionalities of a line laser and features an integrated 1.5-m measuring tape for easy alignment, and measurement – whether you’re racing to get everything ready in time or simply making final touches.
The Atino’s innovative gel pad can be fixed on smooth surfaces, such as tiles and marble. When it comes to rough surfaces or wallpaper, the pin plate with the two small pins is the ideal attachment solution, helping you to align objects on any wall surface without anybody’s help.
And, this handy measuring tool can be used for a wide range of jobs all year round, whether you’re aligning or hanging pictures and shelves, fixing hooks or handles, or arranging objects (even a TV!). The Atino enables vertical or horizontal levelling, in all directions, using intuitive LED indication, and offers an accuracy of the visible laser line of ± 0.3°. This makes it the perfect gift for all aspiring interior designers, no matter their experience.
Product set (Atino Set) is widely available in the following package (price RRP): Tool and battery (1x 1.5 V LR6 AA), 6x Gel Pads and protective cap for gel pad, Pin Pad with 2x pins, Quick Start Manual – £61.59
Product (Atino Basic) is widely available in the following package (price RRP): Tool and battery (1x 1.5 V LR6 AA), 1x Gel Pad and protective cap for gel pad, Pin Pad with 2x pins, Quick Start Manual – £49.99.
