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
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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
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REVIEW – As a DIYer, I have found that the key to building or fixing anything and doing so correctly is directly related to having the right tools for the job. I also realize that I need more than one of the same type of tool to ensure versatility especially since I often realize that
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NEWS – I don’t do advertisements or promotions and this is not a sponsored piece. I have found this to be among the best ten dollars I’ve spent. This set happens to have come from a local Harbor Freight store. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to reach for my mini-driver set
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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
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NEWS – Inevitably, while my husband is working on projects around the house, he stumbles upon a task that has a hard-to-reach screw. It’s frustrating to be hindered from completing a job by a simple but ill-placed screw! The SuperBit by Super Brand Tools aims to help the DIYer finish the project. It is a
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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
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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
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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
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – How do you improve upon a laser measurement tool? Add a color touch screen? Add a flashlight? How about more lasers? The Milessey D9 PRO laser measurement tool has done that and more. What is it? The Milessey D9 PRO is a laser distance measurement tool featuring dual side firing lasers to
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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?
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Today I have 4 Kickstarter campaigns for you that I think are worth checking out. Lately, there have been a lot of really cool items on Kickstarter, and the ones I have for you today look pledge-worthy. First up is the Symtik S1 Boost EDC Screwdriver. What is it? The Symtik S1
NEWS – I want one of these metal tool organizer racks from METALTER or Riuog (who comes up with these brand names?). I imagine one of them on my leather working and 3D printer hobby desk filled with screwdrivers, scissors, hole punches, files, snips, rulers, and pens. . Both racks have a tilted design for
These tool organizer racks for DIYers look AWESOME! Read More
REVIEW – If you are an intense DIYer like me, then you know that a critical part of DIY work is having good tools and the right tools. Good quality tools at your fingertips make life so much easier. DIYers also know that having specific tools for specific jobs makes us very happy and takes
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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
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DEAL NEWS – Calling all DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists! If you’ve got a thing for fixing, and crafting, or you just enjoy tinkering around the house, you’ll want to pay attention to this deal on the ARROWMAX AM cordless screwdriver set. This Red Dot, IF Design award-winning precision screwdriver set comes with 34 magnetic bits
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REVIEW – I have a nice air compressor in my garage to maintain my car and motorcycle tires. What it can’t do for me is easily blow up inflatable objects by my pool in the backyard or inflate my tires when I am traveling. Then there are plenty of folks who don’t have a garage
NEWS – I need to put ETSY into my daily cool stuff surfing sessions because today I stumbled upon a very interesting looking bit driver from a company called ThreeNinetyFour Components. Check it out. It’s a handmade bit driver that features a pocket clip and storage for 5 bits in the body/handle of the tool.
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REVIEW – I’ve been putting off a few painting jobs around the house. A couple of years ago, I built a farmhouse-style TV stand, and the finish didn’t turn out as I had hoped. I’ve needed to redo it, and I’ve been avoiding it. I am also renovating our home office; the closet is the