5 essential tools and items for avid DIYers: hammers... and analgesic gel?


Clockwise from top right: Palm sander, power drill, analgesic gel, hammer and nails, and jigsaw are Valerene's top five DIY tools. Photos: The Star/Faihan Ghani

Tools are much cherished possessions of DIY enthusiasts. And with the DIY trend gaining more popularity during the movement control orders, tools have never been more important.

Just ask avid DIYer and retiree Valerene Matthews, 62.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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