Aldi stores will be selling tools and DIY products this weekend - we pick out some of the best bargains

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Early autumn is a great time of year for a spot of DIY. The kids are back at school, the nights are drawing in, and we've still got a while before the leaves start falling and the weather takes a turn.

Household maintenance jobs become more important during the colder months, so stocking up on products and tools to get these little jobs ticked off your list early is going to be on a lot of people's agendas.

It's great timing then, to see another big DIY event at Aldi. They're always popular, and usually a great time to restock sheds and tool boxes, but this one has plenty to offer.

One of the things I'm most excited about is the tools. I could do with a new screwdriver set, and there's a few going on sale on Sunday, September 8, when the DIY event starts.

I really like the look of this Workzone 32-piece set, which costs £7.99 and comes with some small precision tools. But I might be swayed by this 37-piece bit and screwdriver set for the same price, because it comes with a very handy plastic rack to hang the tools on the wall.

This socket set looks too good to miss for £8.99, and I'm going to take a close look at this Workzone crimping tool set. For £7.99, it looks like I'll have all I need for a wiring job I've been meaning to do in my motorhome.

There's also a really nice ratchet wrench set for £9.99, or a simpler set of ratchet spanners for the same price. These will be great for automotive jobs.

I'm also keen to take a look at some of the painting kit that's going to be landing in the middle aisle on Sunday, because the wife's been bugging me to paint the spare room.

Not only is there going to be some feature-wall paint tubs for just £6.99, but it might be the perfect opportunity to grab some new painting tools and this £14.99 roller and brush set looks ideal.

While I'm there I'll grab some Workzone tape to square off the edges of my feature wall and, because I know I'll make a mess, I'll snap up a £4.99 box of cleaning wipes.

There's so much to go at on Sunday, judging by the early previews on the Aldi website, that I'm going to need a bigger trolley by the time I get out of the middle aisle.

Just make sure you don't follow me into the checkout, because it'll take some time to get it all scanned.