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It’s a pretty terrific sign that when we showed the Bosch TC10 10-inch wet-cutting tile saw to a dedicated tile installer, he wanted to take the saw off our hands—and give us a discount on the project we were doing. We didn’t let him, of course, and tested the tool for on-site performance cutting ceramic, [...]
For junk-drawer-phobics like me, Crescent’s Oddjob not only promises to neaten things up drawer-wise, but looks like a real can-do go-to for all kinds of household tasks. The T-shaped Crecent Oddjob combines a steel-faced hammer on one side (for hammering nails) and a soft-face mallet on the other (for knocking together knock-down furniture) and a [...]
Whether you’re a professional carpenter or a weekend DIYer, you can’t get by without a good tool belt, one that affords fast, efficient access to your stuff. No matter what you call it (bag, rig, belt, or pouch), one that suits you and your tools makes a big difference. Click here to read more. [...]
I can say, with confidence, that I’ve driven both a lot and through gnarly weather. From blinding, white-out rain storms in the Mid-Atlantic to slinging slush in Vermont ski country I’ve kicked it into 4 wheel drive and kept going on many a Frosty road less traveled by. So when it comes to cranking up [...]
In this video, This Old House contributor Mark Clement explains the difference between a cordless drill/driver and an impact driver. An impact driver contains a different mechanism to drive the bit, so it can only use bits with a hex shank. An impact driver is both more compact and more powerful, but those advantages come at a [...]
As big a fan as I am of advancements in the tools and equipment we use to improve our homes, I love it when smart, well-executed—but comparatively basic—design is what gets the job done. And done well. This is the case for the superbly nimble, quiet, and powerful Troy-Bilt TB130 walk behind push-mower. No transmission, [...]
We love this time of year because it is tool-givin’ time. Here’s a powerhouse list from MyFixitUpLife for the ‘Get It Done Guys’ of all skill levels. If you were alone on a deserted island, what’s the ONE tool you’d want? Answer: Fiskars Ax. You can use it for just about any desert island situation. For [...]
Ridgid’s R32102 wormdrive is a pro-grade circ saw that cuts fast, smooth, and does comes up big in both the power and prowess I need from rough to trim carpentry. I came up in the trades on the East Coast. Every circ saw I used was a sidewinder style circ saw. Loved ‘em. They’re [...]
This tool review is something of a first for me. When I review a tool, I like to use the tool in most of its hero functions—cutting, drilling, driving, measuring, whatever. But the Hyde PivotJet Pro poses an unusual problem. So after using the Hyde PivotJet Pro pivoting nozzle wand along with my garden hose, [...]
Question: Have you had any experience with cement siding? Cementitious Siding. Yes, cement (or “cementitious”) siding is nice stuff to be sure. Great looking, very stable, and very durable. But it is also heavy, brittle, brutal on blades and saws and can be persnickety to nail correctly. For whole house installs or frequent cement siding [...]
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