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What You Need to Know: OmniTable Plus Workbench
Somebody had light bulbs go off over their heads when designing the Disston OmniTable Plus. They call it a “5-in 1” work bench, but it’s really a 500-in-1.
DIY Project: How to build a workbench that’s wall-mounted
Building a workbench isn’t hard. Easy, fast and tough, this workbench works. Here’s what you need to know to build a workbench.
What You Need to Know: Dremel Saw Max Tool Review
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.
Folding Sawhorses: How to Build Easy Lightweight Sawhorses
A foldable sawhorse is essential to our remodeling business. (A lightweight sawhorse is a bonus!) Here’s what you need to know to build folding sawhorses.
Best Paint Brush For Cutting In Crisp Professional Details
I’ve tried many paint brushes over the years for cutting in, and the best paint brush is the PF Richard Edge Painting Tool. Here’s why.
Tool Review: Best Table Saw is the Skil Table Saw
Skil table saw: Need the best table saw for a mobile jobsite or DIYer? Look no further. Here’s my hands-on Skil 10-Inch Table Saw review. (With Folding Stand)
How to cut small pieces on a table saw, safely
Need to cut a small piece on a table saw, but aren’t sure how to do it safely? Here’s a pro table saw tip for how to cut small pieces on a table saw–safely.
Tool Review: Best Caulk Gun is the Dripless Caulk Gun
It’s important to get a tight seal when caulking. Having the right tool like the best caulk gun makes the work so much smoother, faster, and cleaner.
Tool Review: What You Need to Know-Milwaukee Lawn Mower
Considering a Milwaukee lawn mower to make lawn care easier? Here’s what you need to know about Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21″ Self-Propelled Dual Battery Lawn Mower.
QuickTip: How to Uncoil Cords and Hoses Like a Pro
Tangled up hoses can be frustrating and time sucks. So here’s how to quickly uncoil cords and uncoil hoses so you can get back to what you planned to do today.
Tool Review: Porter-Cable NS105C Stapler
I love narrow crown staplers. They’re the fastening tool I use when no other fastening tool will do—or do as well. I go to…
What You Need to Know: Deck Builder’s Hammer
Do deck builders really an need axe-handle hammer? Mark talks with Professional Deck Builder Magazine. After all, we’re not framing walls, where a curved handle would…
