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Time saving tools? Here are six must haves
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re on a ladder or, gulp, step-stool. You’ve got screws in your mouth, a pencil behind your ear, wire pliers…
Why I Carry the Estwing Hammer 19-Ounce Rip Claw
These days I carry Estwing’s 19-ounce Ultra Series Smooth Face Rip Claw Hammer with Leather Grip. It is my every-day carry. And this Estwing hammer is awesome.
Tool Review: 20-Ounce Rip Claw Fiskars Hammer
The only way to wear out this excellent general use Fiskars hammer is to lose it. The Fiskars 20-ounce general use hammer can deliver a ka-thunk.
Estwing Hammer Review: Best hammer for a pro remodeler?
Estwing hammer review: Here’s what you need to know about the best Estwing hammer and why it’s a good hammer for professional remodelers.
How to build a deck: Installing joist hangers
When pros and DIYers ask me how to build a deck, there are lots of things to share, like this video or this one, or…
How to Use a Ladder Safely Around the House Like a Pro
Learn how to use a ladder safely. Follow these safety tips and stay safe while cleaning gutters or dazzling your friends with your holiday decorating prowess.
How to Easily Keep Track of Your Countersink
Here’s how to manage your countersink and use tape to make using it so much easier and precise.
What You Need to Know: Skil 40V Circular Saw
As far as the Big Boss Skil 40-volt in-line circular saw goes, this thing does not have a “motor,” it has a “power plant.”
Hyde Multi-Tool at Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
So here’s one from the “Couldn’t make it up if I tried” Department—and yet another reason why a tool pouch without a Hyde multi-tool in…
MyFixitUpLife tool-reviews the Skilsaw sidewinder circular saw
I love tool reviews and hope they help you buying your next pro-grade or DIY home improvement hole maker or board shortener or thing measurer….
DIY tips: Wheelbarrows aren’t just for yard work
When it comes to moving materials for projects, I’ll take all the DIY tips I can get. Reason is, I like building stuff. Not carrying…
Tool Review: Klein Tools Backpack is Built Tough
If you are wondering if the Klein Tools backpack is the right solution for you, read this review. We use the Klein backpack for a few months.
