God. Is there anything worse than being halfway through pressure-washing your patio when the cable runs out? Last summer I was elbow-deep in moss removal when my extension lead gave up the ghost. Had to leave half the patio looking like some weird two-tone experiment while I ran to borrow my neighbor's cable. Never again.
With the bank holiday lurking just around the corner, I've been eyeing up my jungle of a garden with equal parts dread and determination. Those bloody dandelions have staged a full-scale invasion during winter, and my patio slabs are sporting more green than the actual lawn.
But here comes Aldi to the rescue.
The Middle Aisle Miracle
Aldi's dropping their Workzone Cable Reel in stores this Thursday (April 17th) for just £12.99. I'm not even joking. Thirteen quid for something that'll let you actually reach every corner of your garden without playing that frustrating game of "will the cable stretch that far?"
The thing comes with four different sockets and about 10 metres of cable, which means you can finally tackle multiple jobs without unplugging and replugging every five minutes. My husband tried to convince me we didn't need one last year. His response when I showed him teh price of this one: "Already adding it to the shopping list."
What's properly mad is that Bosch's equivalent will set you back £47.54. That's nearly four times the price! For what? A fancy logo? No thanks.
Why Your Garden Tools Are Probably Letting You Down
There's something uniquely soul-destroying about trying to clean your patio with inadequate equipment. Back in 2019, I spent an entire Saturday attempting to pressure wash our back yard with a cable that wouldn't reach. Ended up with a bizarre clean patch in the middle and a ring of grime around the edges that looked like I'd deliberately designed it that way.
This cable reel isn't just cheap - it's actually decent. It's got a thermal cut-out (whatever that is, but sounds important), smooth rotation, and a handle. Basic stuff, but exactly what you need.
It's part of those Specialbuys that hit Aldi every Thursday and Sunday. You know the ones - they're gone faster than free cake at an office party.
More Garden Bargains That Won't Break The Bank
While we're talking Aldi garden bargains... I spent £4K on a garden renovation in 2021, and I'm still not over the financial trauma. If I'd known Aldi would be selling these tools so cheaply, I might've attempted more of it myself.
They're also launching a Corded Mini Circular Saw for £39.99 on the same day. The Bosch equivalent? A cool £140. That's a hundred quid difference! For sawing through a few bits of wood! The Aldi one cuts up to 70mm and has a 1400W motor, which means absolutely nothing to me but my DIY-obsessed brother-in-law assures me that's good.
And if your patio is as disgusting as mine usually is by spring, their FERREX Small Pressure Washer at £39.99 might be worth a look. It weighs just 5kg, which matters when you're lugging it around the garden for hours. Trust me on this one.
That Awkward Moment When...
Listen. I feel stupid now, but last Easter I actually borrowed my dad's pressure washer instead of buying my own. Spent the entire weekend with him "supervising" my patio cleaning technique adn offering helpful comments like "you've missed a bit" every 30 seconds.
Just remember to check Aldi's opening times over the bank holiday weekend if you're planning a DIY marathon. Nothing worse than turning up to find locked doors when you're all geared up for garden warfare.
I'm definitely heading down there on Thursday. Might even grab two cable reels - one for the garden, one for the garage. At that price, why not?
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