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DEAL NEWS – If you like to build and fix things around your home or on the job, then these deals from DCK will help you round out your toolbox. Today we have 50% off deals for a hammer drill, an orbital sander, and an angle grinder. The rechargeable hammer drill has a nice collection […]
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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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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
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
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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REVIEW – Sometime last year I called my plumber and asked him to take a look at my sewer pipes to make sure that all is well. I made this request because the home I purchased 2 years ago was built in the late 1940s and I have a strong suspicion that many of the
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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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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
Kaiweets KT360A Laser Level review – it will keep you on a straight path Read More
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
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
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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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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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.
Worx Nitro 20V Brushless Switchdriver 2.0 2-in-1 Cordless Drill & Driver review Read More
REVIEW – For several years I have been using 3D printers to make and model several items and have enjoyed doing so, especially for decorative items. Machines like 3D printers fascinate me and I find that they allow me to bring my imagination to reality. I am so excited to now get the chance to
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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
Walabot DIY 2 visual stud finder review – Does it give you X-ray vision? Read More