Do-It-Yourself

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xTool Announces Upcoming P2 55W CO2 Laser Cutter

NEWS – During a recent live-stream event for their new 40W diode laser module for the D1 Pro laser, xTool announced that they are coming out with a new 55W CO2 laser cutter in March of 2023. The new xTool P2 55W CO2 laser cutter will be xTool’s most powerful laser to date. xTool teased …

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Worx Nitro 20V Compact Brushless ½ inch Drill Driver review – All the power in a much smaller package!

REVIEW – A cordless drill/driver is one of the most useful and versatile tools available. I use mine for drilling holes, driving screws, tightening bolts, and even with a brush attachment scrubbing soap scum from the shower walls!  My “go-to” for cordless tools has typically been “old yeller,” DeWalt.  My current main cordless drill/driver is …

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VEVOR Heat Press Curved Element Hat Press review – This might make my hat collection larger

REVIEW – I recently started playing around with a laser engraver and vinyl cutter. I’m always wearing hats, so what better gadget could I have than a heat press for making hats? The VEVOR Heat Press Curved Element Hat Press came along at just the right time, so let’s take and look and see how …

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Xreart Framed iPhone Kits review – Recycled DIY tech art

REVIEW – Ever see those “deconstructed” phone frames on social media feeds, and think “oh wow I had one of those!” Recently, Alex Birch and Andy Chen got a chance to create some phone art of their own thanks to the Xreart Deconstructed tech artwork series. Alex got an Original iPhone, and Andy got the …

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Depstech DS600 Dual Lens Borescope review

REVIEW – A few weeks ago, I tested and reviewed the Depstech DS350 Dual-Lens Endoscope. I enjoyed using it and it was helpful with some of my tasks including looking inside wiring conduits and printers, etc. Imagine my joy when they sent yet another model for me to test and review. This time it is …

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Kaiweets KT360A Laser Level review – it will keep you on a straight path

REVIEW – Since purchasing my home, I have been remodeling my basement space by space. The remodeling has included removing paneling that was installed by the previous owner of the house, and replacing it with metal studs, insulation, and sheetrock. Since there were no studs previously installed, all of the framing I am doing is …

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ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife and Scraper Utility Knife review – World’s first magazine driven utility knife

REVIEW – If you are under the impression that all utility knives are created equal, you would be wrong and I’m going to prove it to you today when I show you the ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife and the ToughBuilt Scraper Utility knife. DIYers take note! What are they? The ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife and …

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Worx Nitro 20V Cordless Paint Sprayer review – Drop that brush and step away from the paint can!

REVIEW – The Worx Nitro 20V Cordless Paint Sprayer beats the heck out of brush painting in certain applications. The timing was perfect to review the Worx Nitro Paint Sprayer. My wife wanted a couple of paint jobs done and here came the Worx Nitro Sprayer for review. Last month I primed my under-deck lattice …

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Worx 20V Power Share 7.25″ Cordless Sliding Compound Miter Saw review

REVIEW – I have now been able to test several tools from Worx and I have become a big fan. This time around I get to test a much-needed tool that will make my DIY tasks so much more flexible especially when I need to take my tools on the road. I am expecting this …

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VEVOR Heat Press machine review – unlimited t-shirts is a bad idea for me

REVIEW – If you have ever tried to make custom shirts without a heat press, you’ll know how hard it is to get vinyl or inkjet-iron-on designs to successfully adhere. Success requires even pressure and the correct heat, which is where a device like the VEVOR Heat Press machine comes in. What is it? The …

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Worx Nitro 20V Brushless Switchdriver 2.0 2-in-1 Cordless Drill & Driver review

REVIEW – Since everyone who reads my reviews already knows that I am remodeling a basement, I will not go into those details. Everyone also already knows that I believe in having every tool necessary for the job and as such, I have quite an extensive tool selection relevant to my DIY projects and tasks. …

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Walabot DIY 2 visual stud finder review – Does it give you X-ray vision?

REVIEW – As I mentioned in previous reviews, I am a serious DIYer, and I make sure that I have every tool for every task. That is an expensive approach, so I am very pleased when I get the opportunity to test and review tools. Since I have been remodeling my basement including building walls …

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HTVRONT Heat Press Machine review – Your new crafting BFF

REVIEW – If you are an avid or even amateur crafter, you have probably worked with iron-on vinyl, also referred to as heat transfer vinyl (HTV).  As the name implies, it uses a heat-activated adhesive to permanently attach your designs to any fabric.  Today I’m excited to show you the HTVRONT Heat Press Machine as …

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