Tool Reviews

Hands-On with the New Festool TID 18 Brushless Impact Driver

May 27, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

I’ve been putting in some time with Festool’s new brushless impact driver. Read More

The Best Seed Starting Mix for a Beginner Vegetable Garden

May 8, 2020 Stuart 21 Comments

I thought that picking a store-bought seed starting mix would be a quick and easy start to my soon-to-be veggie garden. Read More

DIY & Home

My Suncast Garden Hose Reel Sprung a Leak

May 7, 2020 Stuart 69 Comments

It looks to be time for a new garden hose reel. Read More

Editorial

Best Tire Pressure Gauge?

May 5, 2020 Stuart 49 Comments

Do you have a favorite tire pressure gauge to recommend? Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

First Review: Leatherman Free Multi-Tool is Amazing (P2)

May 1, 2020 Stuart 71 Comments

Here’s our first hands-on review of the new Leatherman Free P2 multi-tool. Read More

DIY Projects

I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions

Apr 6, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

I bought 2 Greenes elevated cedar planter boxes, here’s what I think of them so far. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Kershaw Dividend EDC Knife Review (USA-Made, ~$42) – Still Awesome

Mar 27, 2020 Stuart 28 Comments

The Kershaw Dividend knife is proving to be a very good EDC knife. Read More

Pliers

Vampliers Screw Pliers Review

Mar 23, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

We reviewed “Vampliers,” which are excellent 6″ pliers (made in Japan) that are handy for extracting screws and working with smaller parts. Read More

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

5 Awesome EDC Scissors That are Small But Capable

Mar 19, 2020 Stuart 82 Comments

Here are my favorite compact scissors that like to travel. Read More

Editorial

5 Reasons Milwaukee RedLithium USB LED Flashlights are Awesome

Mar 16, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

If you haven’t tried Milwaukee’s RedLithium USB LED flashlights or worklights yet, what are you waiting for? Read More

Cordless

This Dewalt Cordless + Corded Vac is the BEST for Field Pros (DCV581H)

Feb 25, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

It seems to me that a cordless + corded vac is better than keeping a small cordless and small corded backup on the truck. Read More

Layout & Measuring

Woodpeckers DelVe Square Review

Jan 30, 2020 Benjamen 20 Comments

We got our hands on Woodpeckers DelVe Square and threw it at a project right away. Read on to find out how much we like it! Read More

Cordless

The BEST Jobsite Radio and Bluetooth Speaker: Dewalt Tstak vs. Milwaukee Packout (Jan 2020 Update)

Jan 22, 2020 Stuart 53 Comments

There’s a lot to like about both jobsite music players, but I find myself leaning strongly towards one over the other. Read More

Tool Reviews

The ONE Reason You Shouldn’t Buy These Socks (a Personal Favorite)

Dec 12, 2019 Stuart 35 Comments

I LOVE WOOL SOCKS! What’s your take on them, either for work or leisure? Read More

DealGuyd

Flex HEPA Dust Vac Review (P.S. It’s on Sale for Black Friday 2019)

Nov 27, 2019 Ben V 43 Comments

Flex’s HEPA dust extractor vac has been proving to be a fantastic performer. Read More

Accessories

How Would You Use a Klein Magnetic Wrist Strap?

Oct 29, 2019 Stuart 28 Comments

Would you put this Klein magnetic wrist strap to good use? Read More

Tool Reviews

Milwaukee Heated Gloves Review

Oct 15, 2019 Benjamen 40 Comments

I wore Milwaukee heated gloves all last winter – here’s what you need to know about them. Read More

Power Tool Accessories

Dewalt ToughCase Power Tool Accessory Storage Box with Removable Dividers

Oct 8, 2019 Stuart 20 Comments

Here’s an oldie but goodie power tool accessory storage box. Read More

Cordless

Field Test: EGO 56V Powerload Brushless String Trimmer with Carbon Fiber Shaft

Oct 8, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

I put EGO’s Powerload cordless string trimmer through some hard testing, and so far I’m impressed. Read More

Editorial

Rant: Our RAYOVAC Batteries Leak so Much, We’re Switching to DURACELL

Oct 2, 2019 Stuart 94 Comments

I’ve started to lose count as to how many leaky Rayovac batteries I’ve experienced in the past year or two. Read More

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