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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…

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…

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….

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….

Several TitanStrap straps are used to secure ladders to a roof rack.

TitanStraps Adds Simplicity to Securing Gear

TitanStraps is looking to teach the old dog of straps new tricks. Born out of the world of hiking and adventurers, the company has evolved into a contender alongside typical tie-down tools such as ratchet straps and bungee cords. They’re used in many industries, ranging from bread and butter to outdoor recreation and construction crews….

Lawn chairs sitting on a beach next to a cooler while a dog relaxes under an umbrella.

Outdoor Living Buying Guide

The temperatures have warmed up, and it’s time to start focusing on your outdoor living gear. Whether you’re packing for a camping trip, hiking, outfitting your patio, or just looking for a new hydration option selecting a new outdoor item can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of varieties from several different brands of grills, coolers,…

Which cooler do I need?

Picking the Best Cooler

Whether you’re going camping, hanging out with friends, fishing, or whatever other endless reasons for needing a cooler, you need to know the best cooler to purchase. The easy answer to that conundrum is that it depends. There are several types of coolers, all with their own functionality, and there are many different sizes with…

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Biscuit Joiner sits on a work bench.

DEWALT Releases 20V Cordless Biscuit Joiner

There are many ways to join wood, and every woodworker has their preferred style. One of the easier ways is via a biscuit joiner. DEWALT wants to assist with making things easier in your workshop by releasing their 20V MAX XR Cordless Biscuit Joiner. The new joiner is the latest addition to DEWALT’s ever-expanding line…