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So you are curious about the Worx 20V cordless drill/driver? They are on to something with this design–for a wide variety of tool users.

SKIL Tools Review: Is SKIL a good brand for DIYers?
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Skil Tools Review: I’ve used the recip saw everywhere + the Skil multi-tool from the Skill tools kit is slim and comfortable. But is Skil a good brand?

Tool Hack: Here’s Mark’s Favorite Countersink
I’ve combined it with another accessory I use all the time: A bit holder. 

One of the tools I use almost every day and almost certainly on every carpentry project is my Kobalt Tools countersink. While I’ve had various…

Mark’s Tool Review: Flex Impact Driver
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The new FLEX impact driver is savage; find out why in Mark’s tool review. My tool review on Flex impact drivers is contrary to posts…

Tool Review: Hyde Stir Whip mixing paint + joint compound
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The inspiration for this tool review of Hyde’s Stir Whip is a little outside my usual “I like this tool and I have a website…

Pocket holes are easier with this driver tip tool hack.
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Just a few adjustments to a driver tip makes drilling pocket holes easier. Today’s rant is driver bits. They are in constant motion and it’s infuriating. While…

What’s the best cordless drill for DIY and home improvement projects?
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This is a question I get asked from time-to-time: What’s the best cordless drill to get for DIY and home improvement projects? What's the best…

FixitUp Find: Vermont American Woodeater Drill Bits

The biggest challenge I have drilling holes–everywhere from deck building to residential remodeling–is keeping the bits sharp. Don’t ask me how, but I invariably hit…

Sharpen Damaged Drill Bits

Turns out one of my favorite things to do with many of my drill bits is, interestingly, NOT to drill holes. Rather I have become…

Drilling Through Ceramic Tile

Question: I want to hang a towel bar in my bathroom and have to drill through a tiled wall. I was going to just drill…

Drilling into Concrete and Masonry the Right Way

So here’s a call I received once at the headquarters of MyFixitUpLife, where my wife Theresa and I offer insights into building, designing, and living…

Handy Hand-outs; Tough Work Wear; Triple-Threat Driver/Drill

Behind-the-Panes Help for Excellent Customer Service I think successful contractors have learned that something unsuccessful and struggling contractors haven’t: We are professional business people first…

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