We all know that there are a few purveyors of power tools (okay, more than a few) that fall into the category known affectionately as “CCC” (Cheap Chinese Crap). Of course, a great number of …
Written by: Rich
It’s a bit scary that I have been around power tools long enough to sound like a grumpy old man when discussing oscillating multi-tools. “Back in my day sunny. . . ” I’d proclaim, “if …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It’s official. . . I now proclaim 2014 as the year of cordless outdoor power equipment! While cordless has been on the scene for years, it’s truly coming into its own this year. We’ve seen …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It’s that time of year again: when I brave the stifling crowds, searing desert heat, explicit solicitations from unusually friendly women, MC Escher-esque casino navigation, and the overwhelming smell of urine – and that’s all …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Our little farm south of Erie has electric heat (boo). It also has two wood stoves and around five acres of trees (yay!). In an effort to keep those trees in line, and the stoves …
Written by: Phil
Black & Decker, Gardening, Tools
Is it a mower? Is it a trimmer? Is it an Edger? No, it’s Super Mower! Faster than a speeding mullet, far more powerful than a model locomotive and able to mow yards in a …
Written by: Eric
Brushless motor technology and the supporting battery and high-tech circuitry and wizardry that accompany it continue to challenge our beliefs about what jobs a cordless tool might be appropriate for. Grinders are a tool that …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Accessories, Tools, Woodworking
What is small, orange, made in the USA but sounds like it should be wrapped in pita bread? The GyroJaw. When this little aid sample (sent to Home Fixated for review) first arrived I couldn’t …
Written by: Peter
Accessories, Makita, Tools, Videos
One of the first power tools most people buy is a circular saw. It’s the workhorse of the framing carpenter, and if you’re a DIY enthusiast, it won’t be long before you’ll find yourself needing …
Written by: Phil
I’m not that old, but I learned how to do construction the old school way. When I laid out batter boards and forms for the first time, we used an old fashioned field/sight level to …
Written by: Eric