Editorial

Which Tools to Buy When Several Brands Sells the Same Thing?

Apr 20, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

Let’s talk about what tool OEMs, rebranding, and private label arrangements mean for tool buyers. Read More

Editorial

Garden Carts – Pros and Cons?

Apr 19, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

Help talk me into or out of buying a garden cart! Read More

Editorial

5 Tools I Might Buy in 2018

Apr 16, 2018 Stuart 52 Comments

I have a very long tool wishlist; – here are some tools that are nearly a the top of it. Read More

Editorial

5 Tools I Will Never Cheap Out on Again

Apr 16, 2018 Stuart 51 Comments

There are a couple of types of tools I won’t cheap out on anymore. Read More

Editorial

3 Tools I Cheaped Out on, with Zero Regret

Apr 12, 2018 Stuart 46 Comments

There were times I cheaped out on tools with zero regret. Here are 3 examples that come to mind. Read More

Editorial, Hand Tools

EDC Tools, Pens, Pencils, or Other Gear That is More Than Functionally Necessary

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 32 Comments

Earlier this week, I tried to write a post about why I give my everyday tools and gear extra attention. I kept rewriting it until I gave up. The post wasn’t a total loss, though, as it helped me understand myself a little better. I also realized that some of the obsessive aspects of my […]

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Editorial

We Have an Amazon “Influencer” Page – What to do with it?

Apr 10, 2018 Stuart 17 Comments

So, we have an Amazon Influencers page. Now, what to do with it? Read More

Editorial

Check Out This Crazy Amazon Price Drop, and Our Discounted Price Search Widget

Apr 10, 2018 Stuart 26 Comments

I witnessed some crazy tool pricing at Amazon, and it had me thinking about our discounted tool search widget. Read More

DealGuyd, Editorial

The Best EDC Screwdriver with Bit Storage?

Apr 9, 2018 Stuart 72 Comments

Let’s talk about pocketable screwdrivers and which ones might be best for everyday use. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Editorial, Reader Question, Screwdrivers

The Difference Between Accuracy and Precision

Apr 4, 2018 Stuart 18 Comments

Let’s talk about accuracy and precision. Read More

Editorial

When I Felt Excluded by a Tool Brand

Mar 31, 2018 Stuart

I’m thinking about my open letter to Sears and Craftsman from 6 years ago, and how it’s similar to the hot topic from the other day. Read More

Editorial

What Simone Giertz Said to Makita USA

Mar 29, 2018 Stuart

It’s about their “Miss Makita” marketing. Read More

Editorial, Power Tools

Refurbished Power Tools: Yay or Nay?

Mar 26, 2018 Stuart 77 Comments

I don’t like the idea of refurbished power tools. What about you? Read More

Editorial, Power Tools

Your Go-To Tree Branch Pruning or Cleanup Tools?

Mar 20, 2018 Stuart 74 Comments

I spent way too long dealing with downed branches today. Here’s a quick look at the tools I used to cut them down to size. What do you use? Read More

Editorial

Why Milwaukee Came out with an M12 Inflator, Instead of M18

Mar 17, 2018 Stuart 39 Comments

Really, a 12V-class cordless inflator should be enough for most users’ needs. Read More

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers, Cordless, Editorial, New Tools

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