A couple of years ago, Milwaukee introduced an innovative little battery-powered pruning chainsaw: The Milwaukee M12 Hatchet. With its 6” bar and light weight, the saw was ideal for pruning limbs up to a few …
Written by: Phil
Every spring, the plants start blooming and pollen fills the air, turning everything an unpleasant shade of yellow. Meanwhile, we await the arrival of summer vegetables and the butterflies that are making the long trek …
Written by: Lauren
Accessories, Electronics, Ryobi
One of the many traits that drives my wife crazy endears me to my wife is my tendency to always be rockin’ the tunes. Whether I’m working on a project, putzing around the house, or …
Written by: Phil
Arguably one of the most essential tools for many types of plumbing and mechanical work, the venerable adjustable wrench is found in most toolboxes and is both loved and hated by many. Why hated you …
Written by: Marc Lyman
, Tools
The cordless drill has become ubiquitous on job sites and around the home. Typically, manufacturers are targeting either the contractor or the homeowner. However, Metabo HPT seems to be trying to strike the balance between …
Written by: Steve W
There you are – Christmas afternoon. You step precariously over the river of candy wrappers, moving through the pass between Mount Cardboard Box and Wrapping Paper Hill. So close to the coffee pot you can …
Written by: Tyson
Garage, Security, Smart Home, Videos
Ever wonder what goes on in your garage when you’re not around? This may mean you have way too much time on your hands. In your defense, though, there might be an alternative explanation. I …
Written by: Phil
As I’ve admitted previously, even though I carry a pocket knife most of the time, I am NOT an afficionado of high-end cutlery. When I whip out my knife, it’s usually to perform some unglamorous …
Written by: Phil
Of the many tools in my collection, there are a few I take to just about every job. A tape measure is one; an impact driver is another. An oscillating multi-tool, or OMT, almost always …
Written by: Phil
One sure sign of old age setting in is the resistance to change. You’ve done something one way or used something for so long and it’s never failed. No sense reinventing the wheel. So, out …
Written by: Steve W
