Archives for 2014

Editorial

Ridiculous or Boring Tool Gift Ideas

Dec 5, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

What’s the most ridiculous, boring, or awful tool-related gift idea you could think of?

Storage & Organization

Deal of the Day: Gladiator Garage Storage Cabinets and a Workbench

Dec 5, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

Today’s deal of the day (12/5/2014) features some discounted Gladiator welded garage storage cabinets and a workbench.

Cordless

HD Deal of the Day: Ridgid 18V Drill & Impact Combo for $149

Dec 5, 2014 Stuart 1 Comment

Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day is a Ridgid 18V drill and impact driver combo kit, for $149.

Editorial

Rayovac Battery Deal, with a Surprising Twist

Dec 5, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

Now’s a great time to snag some Rayovac alkaline batteries, but you might want to check the label.

Cordless

New High Powered Dewalt DCL043 20V Max LED Spotlight

Dec 4, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new very high-powered 20V Max LED spotlight flashlight.

Cordless

Deal of the Day: Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver Kit for $89!

Dec 4, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

Today only, there’s a fantastic deal on a Milwaukee 18V 2-speed compact impact driver kit.

Oscillating Tools

12/3/14 Deal of the Day: Dremel 3-Tool Combo for $129

Dec 3, 2014 Stuart Discuss

Today’s Home Depot Deal of the Day is this Dremel 3-tool special combo for just $129.

Editorial

Your Favorite Winter Tools and Supplies?

Dec 3, 2014 Stuart 36 Comments

What are your favorite winter-time tools or supplies? Three of mine include a near-indestructible snow brush, cold-weather windshield washer fluid, and lithium AA batteries.

Storage & Organization

It’s Time to Stock up on ToughSystem, Tstak, & L-Boxx Toolboxes

Dec 3, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

Have you been meaning to change up your tool storage setup? Now’s the perfect time to try a modular system – save $25 off $100+ Dewalt or Bosch toolboxes!

Cordless

Deal: Dewalt Cordless/Corded Portable Vac for $85.

Dec 3, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

Looking for a new portable cleanup vacuum? Check out this Dewalt cordless and corded model, which is nicely discounted for the holidays!

Mechanics' Tools

Save 50% on Kobalt Gearless Ratchet!

Dec 2, 2014 Stuart 11 Comments

Over at Lowes, this Kobalt Direct Drive gearless ratchet bonus set is on sale for 50% off online.

Layout & Measuring

It’s Back: Dewalt Organizer with Free Tape Measure Deal

Dec 2, 2014 Stuart 2 Comments

This special Dewalt organizer and free tape measure bundle pack is back and finally available for online ordering.

Cordless

Save 50% on Flipout Cordless Driver!

Dec 1, 2014 Stuart 15 Comments

The new Flipout cordless screwdriver is now 50% off at Lowes.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Hot Deals on Leatherman Wingman and Sidekick Multi-Tools

Dec 1, 2014 Stuart 7 Comments

Now’s your chance to buy solid backup or first-ever Leatherman multi-tools for the cheapest they ever typically sell for!

Rotary Tools

Deal of the Day: Dremel 4000 Rotary Tool Mega Kit (11/29/14)

Nov 29, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Looking to buy a new Dremel rotary tool? Here’s a great deal on a rather large 4000-series tool kit.

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