Tools

REVIEW – Since I was little, one of my hobbies was tearing things apart and seeing how they worked. This has led to my ongoing fascination with electronics. Stereos, computers, etc. I recently purchased an antique radio with the intent to get it working again. I wasn’t able to fix it, because I didn’t have

REVIEW – I find myself tinkering quite a bit.  We have an off-grid solar system that powers my home office and all of our outdoor lighting, with a Redodo 12V 200Ah battery as the hub.  We built a camper from a cargo trailer. I’m constantly building or rewiring something.  All of this involves wiring, and

REVIEW – As a serious DIYer, having the right tools is critical to getting the job done efficiently and correctly. When a tool can perform multiple functions and make the job easier, that is even better. I am excited to assemble this WorkPro Miter Saw Stand 5-in-1 Portable Workbench and see how it works for

REVIEW – Have you ever tried a handheld portable air blower for tasks like cleaning your keyboards or maybe blowing away that dust that collects over time in the back of fans? I have and I have found most of them lacking in terms of build quality and the volume of air they produce. Most

REVIEW – I wear reader glasses every day, pretty much all day.  And I remove/place them on my head dozens of times every day.  So because of that, the arms of the glasses are always becoming loose so I have to screw them back in, which requires a very small screwdriver.  I also, from time

REVIEW – I watch a lot of gadget review and repair videos on YouTube and always take notice of the tools they use. Because of this, I discovered iFixit tool kits and promptly bought their Manta driver and bit kit. It’s great. Then I noticed a trend with a battery-operated screwdriver called the Wowstick. It

REVIEW – The first retractable tape measure was invented in 1868, replacing the commonly used folding ruler. It was refined and perfected into the 1960’s. However, little has changed from the design we all know and use. Pull the tape out, measure, and retract the tape back into the housing. Today, tape measures are moving

REVIEW – There are a few things that instantly grab my interest. One of them is a finely machined tool. HOZO Design offered to send their NeoRuler for review, and I thought that it would make a great addition to my various design tools. Was I mistaken? Read on to find out. What is it?

REVIEW – I stopped buying canned air for dusting because at $5 to $10 per can, it just didn’t make sense. I have an air compressor in the garage, and a small rubber bulb for dusting small things like camera parts. I think the iDOO electric compressed air duster and vacuum might fit nicely in