Phil 
Bosch, Giveaways, iPhone Apps, Tools, Videos
If you’ve ever had a chance to use a laser measure, I’m betting you either went and bought one shortly afterward, or you’re thinking of how to justify the purchase to your significant other. (HomeFixated …
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Electrical, Milwaukee Tool, Plumbing, Tools, Videos
Earlier this year, we took a look at the just-introduced Milwaukee M18 Hole Hawg. When I reviewed it, it was by far the most powerful cordless drill I’d ever used. That was almost eight months …
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When you think of cool, cutting-edge tools, the item that tops your wish list is undoubtedly…new sawhorses, right?! No? Not even if they’re brushless? Ah, well, maybe we can change your mind. Centipede Tool, is …
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Giveaways, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
If you’ve looked for a drill driver lately, you know the number of cordless drill drivers on the market is mind-boggling. There are almost as many choices as there are Republican presidential contenders. If you …
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DeWalt, Gardening, News, Tools
In a recent review, we took a look at DeWalt’s DCBL720P1 20V MAX cordless blower. Although intended primarily for shop and work site cleanup, it did a pretty good job of kicking some leaf butt …
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Accessories, Bath, Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Safety
In the post World War II period between 1946 to 1964, roughly 75,000,000 members of the “Baby Boomer” generation were born – myself included. In 2011, the leading edge of this massive demographic turned 65, …
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DeWalt, Garage, Gardening, Tools
For much of the year, our farm’s garage serves as my workshop. I’m positive my truck, and my wife’s car, love the opportunity to get some fresh air. (When the snow starts flying, though, there …
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Painting, Storage, Woodworking
Whether you’re a woodworker or cabinetmaker, a finish carpenter who installs a lot of wood trim, or just an avid DIYer, you’ve undoubtedly had the experience of opening up a partially used can of stain …
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Want to start an epic battle among your woodworking friends? Ask them how they measure clamping pressure when they’re gluing up a project. You’re likely to get a variety of responses, ranging from “don’t clamp …
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Since I often work alone, I’m always looking for anything that can make my workday easier. And no, that doesn’t make me lazy – that makes me efficient and more productive. (That’s my story and …
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