Springtime! While this hasn’t been our typical introduction to Spring, the days are still getting longer, as is the list of unfinished projects around the house. Here at Home Fixated, we’re getting especially excited about all of the new yard tools that will be launched soon. As a matter of fact, we’ll learn about a new one from WORX in this installment of Tool News Nirvana. We’ll also learn about two new lines of power tool accessories from Makita, a new impact wrench from Milwaukee, and new chargers from DeWalt. Read More
The Latest Innovations in Stihl Chainsaws
As an avowed chain saw guy, my visits to the Stihl booth at the 2020 World of Concrete show are among my most exciting. One big highlight of their booth this year was the US introduction of the MS 500i chain saw with electronic fuel injection. Yep, the first modern chain saw without a carburetor. The basic specs for this new saw are 79.2cc, with 6.7 hp/5kw of power, placing it in between the MS 462 and MS 661 in the brand’s lineup of pro forestry saws. But whether you’re into gas chainsaws or electric models, read on for what’s hot and new in the world of Stihl Chainsaws. We’ll even talk about a chainsaw that’s not a chainsaw. Intrigued? Read More
