In recent years, Milwaukee Tool has steadily increased its lineup of battery-powered, pro-grade OPE (Outdoor Power Equipment). The array includes hedge clippers, blowers, string trimmers, a chainsaw with a 16” bar, and more. All these tools are based on Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL platform, using 18V batteries to power their brushless motors. With the addition of the Milwaukee Hatchet M12 FUEL Pruning Saw, Milwaukee is “branching out” by adding a 12V tool to the OPE arsenal. They sent one along to HomeFixated HQ, and told us to cut stuff up – and have fun! Read More
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Reach Higher with the Werner LEANSAFE® X3
There are some experiences in life that are so exceedingly rare, so unique, that just being in their presence is cause enough to sit back and enjoy the view. Things like the Green Flash during sunset in the Florida Keys. Seeing a tornado in the distance. When your odometer hits exactly 123,456 miles. The rarest thing, though? A brand-new, clean ladder. Think about it, every ladder you’ve ever used has probably been old and caked in an art project of plaster, paint, glue, sawdust, grease, blood, sweat, and tears (definitely tears, especially if you work on old houses as I do). So, I had the distinct pleasure of ripping the shrink-wrap off of this brand-new Werner LEANSAFE® X3 as soon as I brought it home from the shipping depot – and it was a great experience. Werner graciously sent me this LEANSAFE® X3 LDP7306 6′ fiberglass ladder to try out. I’ve used it for a few weeks and here is my assessment. Read More
