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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.

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…

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…

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…

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? My answer usually…

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…