Posts classified under: Home Depot
Home Depot Black Friday 2011 Tool Deals
We snuck a peak at Home Depot’s 2011 Black Friday sales flyer, and pulled out some of the better deals. These deals will be available online as well!Continue Reading
Huge Spax Screws Selection Pops Up at Home Depot
In recent years I have been buying 99.9% of my screws and other fasteners online. Home Depot now stocks Spax screws, a good reason to start purchasing screws locally again.Continue Reading
Husky Ratcheting Wrench User Review Temporarily Under Investigation
We recently republished a reader’s review of the new Husky ratcheting rotary socket wrench that he left in comment to our post about the tool. It has since come to light that this comment/review may have been FAKE. Until we get …Continue Reading
Home Depot Husky Holiday Tool Gift Guide
This weekend I visited a few major tool and home improvement stores for a sneak peek of their winter holiday tool gift displays. As expected, the two Home Depots closest to me had most of their displays up already. Similar to …Continue Reading
Husky 48 in 1 Ratcheting Rotary Socket Wrench – Another Dog Bone
Dan sent us a heads-up about Husky’s new universal spline ratcheting wrench. I was already heading off to Home Depot that day, so I made a point to check it out. This Husky 48-in-1 “ratcheting rotary socket wrench” is essentially …Continue Reading
New Ridgid JobMax Starter Kits with Free Tool Heads
Over at HomeDepot.com, you can now find new Ridgid JobMax starter kits that include the tools you want for less money. Previously, getting the tool you wanted to start with meant having to buy the power handle & multi-tool starter kit …Continue Reading
Why Home Depot’s Online Store Won’t Say Where Tools are Made
While most power tools are now manufactured overseas, many hand tools are still made in the USA, Canada, England and other countries with long traditions of producing top-quality tools with pride. In recent years, more and more domestic factories have closed …Continue Reading
15 Cheapo Flashlights for $15 at Home Depot
Over at my local Home Depot, I spotted a display of 15 cheap flashlights for $15. Each flashlight features 6 LEDs, and batteries are included. These are similar to the generic flashlights sold at Amazon, Meritline, and Harbor Freight. These flashlights …Continue Reading
Home Depot Home Services Thumps Pounded Thumb
The guys over at the Pounded Thumb had a pretty frustrating experience with their local Home Depot’s Home Services Dept. when trying to purchase a patio door and arranging for its installation. Check out the full account here: Home Depot …Continue Reading
Dremel Trio How-to Demo Videos
After noticing that the new Dremel Trio has started popping up at Home Depot, I tried to find some video coverage of the tool. Following are two videos (one embedded, one linked) that do a pretty good job of demonstrating the Trio’s …Continue Reading
Ryobi Auto Hammer $20 at Home Depot
Home Depot is having a “Spring Cyber Monday” online-only sale today. As part of their sale, Home Depot is selling Ryobi’s Auto Hammer for an obscenely low $20. We reviewed the Auto Hammer a few months ago, and had some …Continue Reading
Dremel Trio 6800 Multi-Purpose Cutter Details
Additional details and specifications about the Dremel Tri 6800 multi-purpose spiral saw we first mentioned last month have started to surface. If our own feelings are any indication, the Trio’s September 2010 release will be highly anticipated.
Update About Home Depot Patent Infringement Suit
Yesterday we mentioned a judgement against Home Depot for copying a patented saw design that they refused to pay the inventor for. I searched for additional information about this online, but without pulling the court documents, we have no choice …Continue Reading
Home Depot Duplicates Invention, Loses $25M Lawsuit
Just saw this on the Consumerist – Home Depot lost a lawsuit and was ordered to pay $25 million for copying a saw guard invention that it refused to buy for use in its stores. Home Depot Called Arrogant and …Continue Reading
Ridgid Oscillating Edge Belt and Spindle Sander
Ridgid’s oscillating edge belt and spindle sander is an example of a somewhat gimmicky design that is done right. This 2-in-1 sander can be used to sand both straight edges and curves, and features a 4″ x 24″ belt and …Continue Reading
