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A Milwaukee M18 FUEL G4 Drill Driver is use to bore a hole in a wall frame.

New Drills and Impacts Coming From Milwaukee

Milwaukee revealed its slate of product releases for the rest of the year at its annual PIPELINE event. The event is part of Milwaukee’s philosophy of transparency of what’s coming from them and providing a constant flow of innovative solutions to make you more productive and safer on the jobsite. Among the new products are…

A Milwaukee M12 Stick Transfer Pump is used to pump water out of a sewage drain.

Milwaukee M12 Transfer Pump Shown at Pipeline

Milwaukee Tool revealed its slate of product releases for the rest of the year at its annual PIPELINE event. The event is part of Milwaukee’s philosophy of transparency regarding what is coming from them. It provides a constant flow of innovative solutions to make you more productive and safer on the job site. Many products…

A Milwaukee M18 FUEL Plunge Track Saw makes a straight line cut in a piece of plywood.

Milwaukee Tool Release: The New M18 FUEL Track Saw

8 August 2024 Update: Milwaukee has finally released its long-awaited Milwaukee M18 FUEL Plunge Track Saw Bare Tool (2831-20). The new 6-1/2″ Plunge Track Saw features a POWERSTATE brushless motor that provides 6,300 RPM, allowing finish quality clean cuts through solid hardwoods. REDLINK PLUS™ intelligence ensures maximum protection from overload and overheating. An adjustable cam…

An RV ventures down a winding highway.

What Do I Need In My RV?

It’s summertime, and you may want to set out on an adventure. What better way to do that than in a brand new RV! There is something about being able to bring a mini-version with you while venturing out onto the open roads. But before you do that, you need to outfit your fresh off-the-lot…

A Makita 36V LXT Lawn Mower is used to cut grass.

Makita Unveils Two New Cordless Lawn Mowers

Makita recently unveiled the latest additions to their cordless outdoor power equipment lineup, which included the release of two cordless lawnmowers. The new mowers, the 36V LXT 21-inch Lawn Mower Kit (XML10CT1) and 36V LXT 21-inch Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Kit (XML11CT1), are a part of Makita’s cutting-edge LXT system. Makita aims to provide more options…

A woman shops for a vacuum cleaner.

Choosing the Best Vacuum Cleaner

Every person will probably face that moment when it’s time to purchase a new vacuum cleaner. Whether buying one for the first time or replacing an older model, choosing the best vacuum for your home can be a tall order. Before beginning your search, you will want to consider your home and its design. Is…

Choosing between a bagged or bagless vacuum.

Should I Buy a Bagged or Bagless Vacuum?

There are many things to consider when purchasing a new upright vacuum, including different sizes, styles, and prices. Before you think of those things, consider whether you want a bagged or bagless vacuum. Since bagless vacuums have come along, there has been intense debate about which is better. Both sides have dedicated followers, but what…

A GEARWRENCH mechanics modular tool set sits in a GEARWRENCH tool chest.

GEARWRENCH Launches Modular Tool Sets

The first downfall of any toolbox is being unorganized. Too often, you’ll open drawers of your tool chest looking for an 11mm socket and spend most of your time rifling through wrenches, ratchets, pliers, and many other tools before you find what you’re looking for. There is also the issue of losing sockets, bits, etc….

Cool dad wearing sunglasses and a polo shirt.

The Anatomy of a Tool Dad

We’d like to unpack what makes a typical tool dad for Father’s Day. I’m sure everyone immediately has an image of what they think a tool dad looks like or the scientifically named Toolis Dadus. Dads are a fascinating species that have a very distinct look and sound. Picking a bonafide tool dad out in…

A thermometer roasts under a hot sun.

Keeping Cool in Summer Heat

It’s about to get hot, and in some places, really hot. It would be nice if you could shelter inside all summer. That’s not possible because one, you have things to do, such as work, errands, kids’ sports, and so on; second, that’s just not any fun. Life doesn’t need to be that way, though….

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