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Editorial

My Recent Lowe’s Online Shopping Experience: Patience Required, Improvements Noted

Apr 22, 2020 Stuart 77 Comments

Here’s what happened with a recent Lowe’s online order.

Editorial

I Ordered Pipe from Home Depot, This is What They Sent by Mistake (4/2020)

Apr 21, 2020 Stuart 85 Comments

Whoops! I ordered short lengths of pipe from Home Depot and received a water faucet and almond-colored outlet covers.

Editorial

These 16 Hex Tools are Anything But Ordinary

Apr 21, 2020 Stuart 59 Comments

Here’s a look at 16 different hex key and driver styles and problem-solvers.

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

New Gerber Prybrid X, an EDC Knife and Multi-Tool

Apr 20, 2020 Stuart 26 Comments

The new Gerber Prybrid X has a hobby knife blade, pry bar, and a couple other functions.

New Tools

Watson Stealth Hero Work Gloves are Made from 25% Recycled Plastic Bottles

Apr 20, 2020 Ben V 13 Comments

These new work gloves are partially made from recycled plastic materials.

DIY & Home

My Herb, Vegetable, and Flower Seed-Starting Experiment, Part 1 (2020)

Apr 19, 2020 Stuart 12 Comments

I’m trying to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed this year, and he’s how it’s going so far.

Cordless

A Peek Inside Milwaukee M18 XC Cordless Power Tool Batteries

Apr 17, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

I looked inside a couple of older Milwaukee M18 XC Li-ion battery packs.

Tool Deals

Spring Black Friday 2020: Save on Milwaukee M18 Cordless Outdoor Power Tools (4/17/20)

Apr 17, 2020 Stuart 18 Comments

Here are today’s Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless outdoor power tool deals.

Jobsite Radios and Speakers

New Dewalt Cordless Bluetooth Radio

Apr 16, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Here’s a look at the newest Dewalt Bluetooth radio.

Made in USA

Yes, I Bought a Milk Crate for Tool and Supply Storage

Apr 15, 2020 Stuart 58 Comments

I’ve never seen any “free” milk crates, so I bought one.

DIY & Home

Tell us About Your Garden Plans for 2020

Apr 14, 2020 Stuart 50 Comments

Do you have any home gardening plans this year?

Cordless

Reader Question: Are Craftsman Tools a Good Buy for DIYers?

Apr 14, 2020 Stuart 61 Comments

How do you feel about Craftsman tools right now?

Bit Holders & Drivers

Teeny Tiny Fingertip Screwdriver Bit Holders

Apr 13, 2020 Stuart 34 Comments

These small fingertip screwdriver bit holders look like they could be useful.

Editorial

COVID-19 News: Too Many Shoppers at Home Depot and Lowe’s Stores? (4/13/20)

Apr 13, 2020 Stuart 79 Comments

The local Home Depot looked very busy over the weekend. Too busy?

Editorial

COVID-19 News: New Home Depot and Lowe’s Online Ordering Policies (4/10/2020)

Apr 10, 2020 Stuart 49 Comments

It seems that Home Depot and Lowe’s have made some changes to online ordering to adjust to growing demand.

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