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FixitUp Find: Bosch Litheon 18 Volt Impact Driver

To say that we depend on impact drivers on our MyFixitUpLife building projects is an understatement. They’re a front-line, first-out-of-the-box tool that run from rough…

Carhartt Cordura-Front Work Pants

I’ve been remodeling homes, using tools–and reviewing tools–for a long time. During that time I’ve cycled through generations of tables saws and impact drivers, nailers…

Time Saving Tools

Save time with these picks from Mark Clement, host of the national home-improvement radio show MyFixitUpLife. 1 Porter Cable 18-volt lithium ion cordless hammer drill…

FixitUp Find: Milwaukee 2650-20 18 Volt Impact Driver

If there’s a tool I find I can no longer live without, it’s a cordless impact driver. This tool–barely in existence, nevermind all over job…

FixitUp Find: Wire Brushes—Unsung Work Horses for Paint Prep

It seems few of us pay attention to a wire brush — until it’s the only tool for the job. We use wire brushes for…

FixitUp Find: Stanley 4-in-1 Mobile Work Station

One of the major keys to any home improvement success–whether you’re fixing your own house or are a professional contractor–is organization. I could write a…

Pressure Treated Pine: Decks, Docks, Porches, Play Sets, More

Used for porches and play-sets, plates and pilings, decks, docks and more there is hardly a more heavily worked, more deeply depended upon material in…

FixitUp Find:  Makita BTD 141 Drive Time

One question I’ve been asked on MyFixitUpLife is “I see carpenters on TV using impact drivers. They look cool but do I need one?” My…

FixitUp Find: Rockwell JawHorse

So one of the cool things about being a professional tool reviewer and licensed contractor is that I sometimes get my hands on tools right…

Small but Powerful

I’m surprised I don’t see more 6 1/2-inch circular saws on job sites. They’re light and handy — perfect for a long day building decks….

Prepare Your Feet for a Hard Days Work

In a switch from our usual tool reviews, two of our residential construction aces take a look at a couple of the new TimberlandPRO work…