Editorial

Buying Advisory: Stanley FatMax 16′ Auto-Lock Tape Measure

Nov 18, 2016 Stuart 35 Comments

I wanted to buy a 16-foot version of Stanley FatMax’s Auto-Lock tape measure, until I tried it out in store.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

I Was Tricked into Buying 2 Lenox Utility Knives

Nov 9, 2016 Stuart 14 Comments

What’s the difference between “new” Lenox utility knives and Irwin’s? Just the color palette.

Editorial

I Visited a Huge Super Home Depot, and it Was Awesome!

Nov 8, 2016 Stuart 40 Comments

So, I visited a Super Home Depot in NJ…

Editorial

Sears & Craftsman Holiday Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 5, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

I went to Sears to check out their 2016 holiday tool deals displays, and left nearly empty handed and a little discouraged about their new Pro tool storage system.

Editorial

Lowes Holiday Gift Center Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 3, 2016 Stuart 27 Comments

I say this in the nicest but frankest way I could: Lowe’s holiday tool gift deals don’t suck!

Editorial

Home Depot Holiday Gift Center Tool Deals Haul, 2016 Edition

Nov 2, 2016 Stuart 86 Comments

I’m back from my annual raid of Home Depot’s holiday tool deals displays.

Editorial

A Testimonial on the Importance of Using Push Blocks

Oct 31, 2016 Benjamen 10 Comments

My router table chewed up a push block today, but that’s better than what could have happened!

Editorial

Hitachi Tool Requests – What Would it Take for You to Go Green?

Sep 30, 2016 Stuart 52 Comments

Let’s talk about Hitachi power tools.

Editorial

Amazon Needs to Do Something About These No-Name Companies and Their “Reviews”

Sep 23, 2016 Stuart 64 Comments

Dear Amazon, This is why I’ve spent way less money with you lately.

DIY & Home

Garage Workshop Upgrades?

Sep 22, 2016 Stuart 60 Comments

How would you upgrade a garage workspace? What did you do to yours?

Cordless

Would You Buy No-Name Replacement Power Tool Battery Packs?

Sep 20, 2016 Stuart 108 Comments

I would never use non-branded replacement power tool battery packs. Would you?

Announcements & Updates

Hey, We’re on Instagram, Are You?

Sep 19, 2016 Stuart 13 Comments

We’re on Instagram. Are you? Follow us for random tool posts.

Cordless

Milwaukee, Ridgid, and Ryobi, Sitting in a Tree… and Definitely Talking

Sep 19, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

I think I’ve seen enough evidence to believe that Milwaukee, Ridgid, and Ryobi are coordinating with each other on a strategic level.

Editorial

So, I Talked with a SawStop VP Today… And it Changed Everything

Sep 16, 2016 Stuart 96 Comments

Wow, who would have thought my opinions about SawStop would have changed so much?

Editorial

Shopping Online vs. Shopping in Stores

Sep 5, 2016 Stuart 39 Comments

A recent local shopping trip resulted in 3/4 items being unavailable or out of stock. But ordering online isn’t without its own problems.

Editorial

Best Miter Saw Blade?

Aug 31, 2016 Stuart 32 Comments

Which is your favorite miter saw blade? The best you’ve used? If you had to buy one right now, which would it be?

DIY Projects

Your Biggest Project Blunder?

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 34 Comments

What was your biggest project blunder?

DIY & Home

Best Tamper Resistant Outlet?

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 74 Comments

What are your thoughts about power outlets? Back vs. side wiring? Flat faced or recessed? Which brand?! Heavy duty or the cheapest residential outlets you can find?

Announcements & Updates

Beware FRAUDULENT Review Sample Requests

Aug 23, 2016 Stuart 26 Comments

It seems we’ve got an impersonator swindling companies out of free tool samples.

Editorial

A Great Automation Direct Shopping Experience!

Aug 11, 2016 Stuart 9 Comments

I tried Automation Direct after readers recommended them, and have a very positive shopping experience!

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