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B.E.R.G.S. Fuel Extender Buying Guide

Extend Your Generator’s Runtime Whether it’s for fun or for work if you need power you want to make sure it can last. Most generators can last between three to eight hours on a single tank, and those don’t usually pass a gallon. Constantly refilling it at hour intervals can be a hassle. So what…

10 Things to Help Prepare for a Flood

As winter ends and spring begins, the first thing to go is the snow. With the way the weather likes to work up here in the Mid-West, you have to be prepared for the sudden appearance of water. Not to mention spring and summer showers that can seem unpredictable. But don’t worry Acme Tools has…

DeWalt Carbon Fiber Sledgehammers and Axes

Not Another Carbon Copy Sledgehammers and Axes need to be reliable and sturdy. But that doesn’t mean that they aren’t prone to breaking. DeWalt has heard about these issues and is introducing a new series of hammers and axes that help improve on that problem. With their Carbon Fiber Axes and Sledges, they improve on…

40 Essentials for Summer Camping

Get your kindling ready! Spring is upon us, and summer will be very close behind!  The trees will be green, the sunsets will be late, and if you’re anything like me, you will want to be spending every spare minute soaking up the sun and breathing the fresh air.  Whether you like fishing, hiking, tossing…

Metabo HPT is a Familiar and Trusted Brand

March 12, 2018 will mark the beginning of a new power tool brand that is oddly familiar and has a proven track record. Metabo HPT will be evolving from Hitachi Power Tools in North America during 2018. There will be several questions that consumers will have regarding this change over and we have listed several…

Bosch CORE18V Battery Review

Construction and trade pros know power tool intuitively, it’s second nature to them. But when the march towards advanced technology brings new ideas it also brings the need for a revised mindset. When you’re buying you have to think, “I’m not really buying a power tool, I’m buying a battery platform.” The Bosch CORE18V Battery…

Milwaukee Tools M12™ Compact Inflator

 Fast, accurate, portable, and easy inflation! These are the best words to describe the new 2475-21XC and 2475-20 Milwaukee M12 Compact Inflator. This small tool has a lot of power behind it and makes your work easier. For a lot of people, knowing how much you need to fill your tire is a scary…

Stanley® FATMAX® 25′ Tape Measure The Next Generation

Comfort, Ease, and Durability. Stanley tools have always had a great reputation and their newest tape measure will be no different. Introducing the Stanley FatMax 25′ Tape Measure FMHT36325S. This new tool has the same features as other tape measures before, but with a few improvements. New Additions First is the new design of the tool….

Milwaukee Tools’ New All Purpose Circular Saw Blades

Cuts Like a Laser, But Cool to the Touch A weird sentence to perfectly describe the new blades by Milwaukee. These blades are made from 100 percent steel, cut right from the sheet. This method and material ensure a stable blade with increased accuracy. Each blade as well has polymer-filled vibration slots to help minimize…

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Rivet Tool Review

Milwaukee has done it again, and we wanted you to be the first ones to know about their BRAND NEW CORDLESS RIVET TOOL. This falls under the M12 platform and it doesn’t let down. It’s not regular for someone who builds and works in construction to complain. When they do it’s usually something to listen…