Empire

DIY & Home

The Best Next-Level Tools for DIYers

Aug 25, 2021 Stuart 98 Comments

These tools will help you take DIY projects to the next level.

Layout & Measuring

I’m Buying Another Empire Combination Square (2020 Gift Guide)

Dec 19, 2020 Stuart 62 Comments

I picked up an Empire combination square recently, and am now ordering the other size as well.

Tool Deals

Home Depot PRO Black Friday 2019 Tool Deals

Nov 12, 2019 Stuart 37 Comments

Here’s a look at Home Depot’s PRO Black Friday 2019 tool deals! Discounts are live!

Layout & Measuring

Empire Level True Blue 48″ + 24″ I-Beam Level Deal

Nov 14, 2017 Stuart 19 Comments

Buy 2 Empire levels for less than the price of 1? Good deal.

Layout & Measuring

Empire American Flag Torpedo Level

Jul 7, 2017 Stuart 24 Comments

Empire has come out with a new limited edition 9″ torpedo level with American Flag color scheme.

Layout & Measuring

A Sneak Peek at Some of the New Empire Level Innovations for 2015 and 2016

Jun 30, 2015 Stuart 16 Comments

Here is the early fruit of Milwaukee Tool’s acquisition of Empire Level, and the answer to an important question: will Empire tools continue to be made in the USA?

Hand Tools

The Mighty Strap Wrench Problem Solver

Mar 25, 2015 Stuart 23 Comments

Strap wrenches are mighty problem solvers. If you’ve used one before, you’ll probably agree. Don’t have one? Here are a couple of options to consider.

Layout & Measuring

New Empire E2G E70 Levels

Jan 22, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

Empire has come out with an updated new line of bubble levels.

Stuart on Irwin Tools Holiday 2023 Gift Guide: “Yes, it’s a demo tool after all. But the Functional Utility Bar aspect is what I was told and makes…”
Joatman on New Milwaukee M18 FREE Tool Deal is Even Better: “You should see a lot of new batteries and tools available on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace here shortly…….people trying to…”
eddie sky on Lowe’s Restocked the Kobalt Mini Tool Box in 4 Colors: “I’d like to get in store. Where were these in yours? Hardware aisle or where storage was? Near the Kobalt/Craftsman…”
eddie sky on New Milwaukee M18 FREE Tool Deal is Even Better: “blank blank expletive! I did the Acme tools bare tool special and nope..didn’t get free battery(s) because one the tools…”
Andy on Irwin Tools Holiday 2023 Gift Guide: “I have the Stanley folding chisel that is basically the same thing. I bought it for “general use” not for…”
Andy on Irwin Tools Holiday 2023 Gift Guide: “I always interpreted the Stanley branding as a deliberate riff on the original acronym – the Fatmax FuBars were targeted…”