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It should be easy to drive a screw. It isn’t. In this blog and video we’ll try and close that gap. Here’s a little parts…

The reaction torque in the Ridgid Stealth Force pulse driver is different than a regular impact drivers, so when I first used it, I thought…

Decidedly a DIY machine, the awesomely left-bladed Ryobi P508 circular saw delivers full-size performance for weekend work. We’re part of The Home Depot’s ProSpective Program…

A kitchen makeover that doesn’t have lots of dust and demolition is usually something I’m suspicious of. But we pulled it off. It turned out…

Tool Review: Worx Pegasus Work Table. It works, Worx. In the world of MyFixitUpLife, we’re lucky and sometimes stuff just shows up. Such was the…

Husky Tools ratchet straps were the perfect item for fixing a nagging household problem: Wiggly furniture. Check out the DeWalt stuff too! Note: We partnered…

When you buy a hammer for blunt for DIY and home improvement the awesome is in the details, not the brute force. Check it out.

Diablo SandNet sanding discs are so well designed they’re good for doing other things. True story. Also, they’re terrific for, you know, sanding.  Note: We…

Buying an impact driver is, of course, about getting screw driving performance but there are also smaller features we interface with every day you might…

OK, wasting no time: Milwaukee Tools 11-in-1 screwdriver is awesome and proves an old dog can learn new tricks. Note: We partnered with The Home…

The Dremel Saw Max is a kind of hybrid angle grinder/circular saw that is a surprisingly good entry-level tool for DIY projects and home repairs.