NEWS – I live in the woods which means I have trees and brush all around my yard. Keeping my yard neat and tidy could be a full-time job, but the job can get easier with some special tools. The Hooyman Extendable Tree Saw is a 5 foot saw that folds down to a 12 […]
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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 – Highly accurate measurements help everything from cooking and mixology to engine performance, aircraft stabilization, and a host of other engineering tasks. For physical measurements of objects, it’s hard to beat a set of Vernier Calipers. I was sent a set of digital Vernier calipers from Qfun to test, and have been measuring all
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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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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REVIEW – Every once in a while, a product comes along that is amazingly innovative, eminently practical, and fills a mighty need. I’m my family’s go-to guy for all things technical and have long sought a meter that can be unobtrusively carried. The Volty voltmeter by PC Doodle lets me do just that! Volty, where
UPDATE – Read our full Volty voltmeter review. NEWS – Garrison Keillor once said, “The curse of the handyman [or person] is that when someone asks you to look at something, they really don’t want you to just look at it – they want you to do something about it.” I’m that guy with my
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REVIEW – I previously had the opportunity (several years ago) to review the Bosch GLM 50 C laser measuring tool. Six years later, it still works great and it is my go-to laser measuring tool. But considering that it might be time for an upgrade, I jumped at the chance to try the MEAZOR 6-In-1
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REVIEW – For some time now I have been writing about my DIY work in my new home and my DIY skills. I have also repeated that I fully believe that the end product and result directly depend on having the right tools for the job. In many instances, having the right tool as a
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REVIEW – Useful for cutting, grinding, and polishing, an angle grinder is one of those indispensable tools that belong in every do-it-yourselfer’s arsenal. The Greenworks angle grinder is a 24V cordless unit with a brushless motor that spins 4-1/2-inch tools up to 10500 RPM. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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NEWS – Ryobi recently announced a new rechargeable battery that will power a line of handheld tools. The battery is a 2 AH lithium-ion battery that is rechargeable with USB-C, much like the battery in my Cyansky K3 flashlight. The primary benefit seems to be that a custom battery charger would not be required; any
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REVIEW – The Denqir Mini Chainsaw is made for limb pruning and small tree cutting when loppers aren’t powerful enough for the task. But it can cut wood up to about 3”-5” diameter, depending on which blade is attached. With two rechargeable batteries included in the kit you could cut a lot of wood before
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REVIEW – I love crafting! I own a Cricut and it allows me to do most things, with the exception of engraving. I have looked into purchasing an engraving machine because of all the additional options, but never pulled the trigger. When the opportunity came to test out the Dewallie LA-400 Laser Engraving Machine, there
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REVIEW – I’m constantly measuring things in my workshop. I’ve been using a dime store plastic caliper for decades now, but just to get in the ballpark. Small rulers are getting harder for my eyes to read. Perhaps the Qfun 6 inch digital caliper with LCD display will find a home with me! What is
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REVIEW – When I first moved into my new home, it was the middle of winter and the ground was filled with tons of leaves from the 4 big trees in the backyard. By the time spring came around and the snow melted, I realized that I just had too many projects on my plate
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REVIEW – If I have not done so before, I cannot stress enough the importance of having the right tool for the job. As a DIYer, I have accomplished amazing projects with relative ease because I have the right tools. If it performs as it should, this Tacklife Jigsaw is sure to be another “right”
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REVIEW – Cordless tools have come a long way in the last ten years. I’ve been using mine for quite a bit longer than that, and I’m looking to replace them. The Worx Nitro 20V Power Share Worxsaw review offer came along, so I thought it would be great to check out the Worx tools
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NEWS – Have you ever seen a tool like this one? Me neither which is why I thought it was interesting when I stumbled upon it during one of my recent multi-tool hunting surf sessions. This tool from Weyland is called a scotch eye auger drill. With this carbon steel tool, you can quickly drill
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NEWS – No more using your finger or a putty knife with paste to fix nail or screw holes in your drywall when you use the QuickFill Drywall Repair Kit. This kit includes a tool that looks like a caulk gun to precisely deliver the spackling paste into the hole. You then use the bottom
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed quite a few Olight flashlights over the years and I’m a fan of their products. This is the first flashlight of theirs that I’ve reviewed that can be used hands-free. It’s the Olight Swivel COB Work Light and it could become a favorite of mine. Let’s find out. What is it?
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