I grew up south of Buffalo, NY, an area euphemistically called the “persistent snow band.” That’s weather-speak for “snow dump central.” Back in the day, we never owned a snow blower; hell, there were six …
Written by: Phil
Seems like lately I find myself getting cranky if I actually have to uncoil an extension cord, or schlep my compressor up the stairs and plug my ears while I wait for it to compress. …
Written by: Phil
Lighting, Ridgid, Tools, Videos
As battery and LED technology improves, Ridgid and the other major toolmakers continue to introduce brighter, more efficient job site lighting options. Recently, we took a look at Ridgid’s versatile folding LED panel light. It …
Written by: Phil
On the long list of skills I don’t possess, mudding and finishing drywall is pretty close to the top. There is ample evidence of this in my earlier DIY projects, where I spent hours feathering …
Written by: Phil
In their relentless quest to create a cord-free job site, the major tool makers have been introducing beefed-up cordless tools at an incredible rate. Their developers and engineers are clearly a pretty sharp bunch – …
Written by: Phil
Ah, autumn in the Northeast! A couple of weeks ago, I was enjoying the 74° weather as I toiled outside. When I woke up this morning, it was 31°, although as I write this, it’s …
Written by: Phil
Hang around any group of contractors and carpenters and you’re bound to find a few guys missing fingers. Most of those guys thought they knew how to be safe around a table saw, until they …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Milwaukee Tool, Plumbing, Tools, Videos
When beer o’clock rolls around, and I’m sitting and sipping a cold one with a friend or two, the conversation eventually hits the topic of tools. What’s new, which brand is best, what have you …
Written by: Phil
A short while back, we took a look at the innovative Centipede Sawhorse. This innovative product starts out as a meek and mild, 11 pound, 6”x9” bundle of steel poles and struts. Give it a …
Written by: Phil
Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools, Videos
One of the most useful tools I own is my impact driver. This amazing little tool can drive a fair-sized lag screw through several inches of wood. What’s so amazing about that? It does it …
Written by: Phil