Milwaukee Tool, Tools, Woodworking
As part of our old farmhouse renovation, we’re replacing all the baseboards and trim with 3/4” oak. It’s pretty labor-intensive, but my wife and I have worked out a system that makes it a bit …
Written by: Phil
Gardening, Landscaping, Milwaukee Tool, Tools, Videos
Just over a year ago, Milwaukee introduced its starting lineup of cordless M18 Fuel Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE). Aimed primarily at landscaping pros and property management crews, the initial offerings included hedge clippers, a string …
Written by: Phil
I just attended the Milwaukee New Product Symposium 2018 and was impressed with the latest and greatest from one of our favorite tool companies. It was my 11th visit to the event, I’ve been there …
Written by: Michael Springer
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Sponsored, Tools
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. It wasn’t long ago that lighting your jobsite or a dark DIY project meant finding a long extension cord and then firing up a caged halogen flood …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Get a bunch of framing carpenters or builders together, and ask them what their favorite tool is. Odds are, the lowly chalk line won’t make many “Top five” lists. Now check the tool belts for …
Written by: Phil
When I started working on my first old house, a contractor friend advised me to leave my level and framing square at home. It’s true that little, if any, of the existing structure in most …
Written by: Phil
Want to get a good argument started? Go to a job site, and ask a group of framing carpenters “What’s the best framing hammer?” You’re likely to get a variety of responses, including Estwing, Stiletto, …
Written by: Phil
Accessories, Bosch, DeWalt, Hitachi, Makita, , Milwaukee Tool, News, Skil, Stanley, Tools
I just got back from the 41st annual STAFDA trade show in Austin, Texas and I have some interesting tools to share. What is STAFDA you ask? Let me try to get this all out …
Written by: Michael Springer
Milwaukee Tool, Plumbing, Tools, Videos
When the old water heater bites the dust, Job One is to drain that sucker and get it out of there. Sometimes you get lucky, and there’s a floor drain five feet away. In the …
Written by: Phil
Gardening, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
The current mantra in pretty much all things tool-related is “Cut the cord.” In general, I think that’s a great idea – it gives you much more flexibility in when and where you can use …
Written by: Phil