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Gorilla Ladders Platform Stepladder

DIY & Home

6 Best Ladders (2021)

Apr 2, 2021 Stuart 64 Comments

Here are our ladder picks – do you agree or disagree with our recommendations?

Dewalt vs Milwaukee Cordless Screwdrivers

Editorial

Dewalt vs Milwaukee Tool: The Debate is Over, This is the Best Brand for You

Apr 1, 2021 Stuart 74 Comments

We finally have an answer, and it might surprise you!

Milwaukee 2019 M18 Cordless Drill Driver Comparison Chart

Cordless

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Drill/Driver Comparison Chart (2021)

Mar 22, 2021 Stuart 31 Comments

Here’s how Milwaukee’s M18 drills and hammer drills differ from each other.

ToolGuyd Buying Guide

Tool Buying Guides

Tool Guide: Where to Buy Tools?

Mar 13, 2021 Stuart 73 Comments

Here are our favorite places to buy new tools. Where do you buy your tools from?

Felo Ergonic Screwdriver Bit Holder

Hand Tools

Best Tool Kit Upgrades and Add-Ons (Spring 2021)

Mar 6, 2021 Stuart 40 Comments

Here are 27 of the best tool kit add-ons and upgrades we’ve recommended over the years.

Flexzilla USA-Made Extension Cord

Editorial

The Best Extension Cord Size for Power Tools

Feb 19, 2021 Stuart 60 Comments

Choosing an extension cord shouldn’t involve any guesswork.

DIY Tool Safety Gear PPE

Safety

Best Tool and Workshop Safety Gear in 2021

Feb 11, 2021 Stuart 46 Comments

Here’s a look at our latest PPE and safety gear recommendations.

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit and Packout Rolling Tool Box Promo 2018

Cordless

Best Cordless Power Tool Brand in 2021

Feb 11, 2021 Stuart 119 Comments

Which is the best cordless power tool brand?

Dewalt DCD701F2 Xtreme SubCompact Drill Driver Kit

Cordless

The Best 12V Cordless Drills of 2020, Black Friday Deals Edition

Nov 4, 2020 Stuart 20 Comments

What’s the best 12V-class cordless drill of 2020? Try one of these recommendations.

Who Owns What Tool Brands 2019 Update 2

Tool Buying Guides

Tool Brands: Who Owns What? A Guide to Corporate Affiliations

Jun 25, 2020 Stuart 292 Comments

Which company owns which tool brands? Our guide shows which of your favorite tool brands are actually owned by other companies.

Milwaukee Shockwave Step Drill Bit

Editorial

Best Impact-Rated Step Drill Bits: Milwaukee, Lenox, Dewalt, Diablo, or…?

Apr 27, 2020 Stuart 60 Comments

Have you used impact-rated step drill bits yet? Which do you recommend?

Engineer PH-55 Tetsuwan EDC Scissors

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Awesome EDC Scissors That are Small But Capable

Mar 19, 2020 Stuart 83 Comments

Here are my favorite compact scissors that like to travel.

Dewalt Xtreme Sub-Compact Cordless Power Tools - Drill Screwdriver and Impact Tools

Cordless

Where Do You Buy Cordless Power Tools?

Feb 20, 2020 Stuart 54 Comments

There are lots of places to buy cordless power tools from, but which stores do you prefer?

Estwing 16oz Rip Claw Hammer

Editorial

5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are 5 hand tool upgrades to add to your holiday wishlist.

Dewalt DCD991 Premium Brushless 3-Speed Drill

Cordless

Best Cordless Drills 2019

Apr 6, 2019 Stuart 84 Comments

Which are the best cordless drills available right now? Here are our top recommendations.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2804 Brushless Hammer Drill

Drills & Drivers

When Do You Change Your Drill’s Speed Setting?

Dec 26, 2018 Stuart 41 Comments

When do you change your drill’s speed setting?

ToolGuyd Favorite Tools July 2011

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

The Perfect Tool Kit (2019 Edition)

Oct 16, 2018 Stuart 110 Comments

If you had to build the perfect tool kit right now, which brands or tools would it feature?

TTI Tool Brands

Editorial

USA Brands and Companies Owned by Foreign Entities

Mar 15, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

Here are some USA-based tool brands and companies that are currently owned by foreign companies.

Dewalt DW716XPS 12-inch Compound Miter Saw

Tool Buying Guides

How to Square up a Table Saw or Miter Saw?

Mar 12, 2018 Stuart 24 Comments

Do you have any miter saw or table saw squaring-up calibration tips? Here’s mine: Read the friendly manual. No, really – that’s usually the first place to learn about how to set up and calibrate your tools.

Porter Cable 892 Variable Speed Router

Editorial

Best Router Motor for Router Tables?

Feb 26, 2018 Stuart 36 Comments

When it comes to router tables, you have a lot of different motor options.

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