Winter is a tough time of year, especially in the snowy, cold north. As leaves begin to fall and ice creeps back to our windshields in the mornings, take some time to prepare yourself for the chilly months ahead and plan on winter safety. 1. Take It Slow Whether you’re walking or driving, there’s no need to rush when it’s…

5 Easy Steps to Finding the Best Snow Blower Buying a snow blower can be confusing, but we’ve complied some quick tips and facts to help you buy the best snow blower for you. Alright, lets get started. To begin there are a few important factors to consider: How much snow do you typically get at once? How much area are…

Get Geared Up For Winter Work With a Heated Jacket Are you ready for winter? The Midwest is notorious for horrible winters, and whether you work inside or outside, you always feel the chill. You try your best to stay warm, layer up and put on a thick jacket or coat before you leave. Then the moment you step out…

Everything You Need For Fall Cleanup As the summer comes to a close, trees channel their inner chameleons and begin showing their hidden colors. While caught in the middle of enjoying the natural wonder, it’s easily forgotten that all this natural beauty will soon end up on the ground. Yes, the season of raking leaves is upon us. Yards, sidewalks,…

A Higher Output For More Work In May of 2018, Milwaukee Tool announced a new revolutionary line of M18 REDLITHIUM High Output XC batteries, paving the way for longer runtime and tools more powerful than ever before. Their new high-output lithium-ion batteries supply more power than any Milwaukee battery has ever before, and now they are finally available! Say hello to…

DeWalt Announces New Brushless Woodworking Tools We just got word that DeWalt has officially announced some new brushless woodworking tools, and they look great if we do say so ourselves. The first three coming out are a router, random orbit sander, and a D-handle jigsaw. If that doesn’t get you excited, we think we can still convince you. Handy-Dandy Sander…

You’re in your dorm and hear something creaking underneath your bed. You get out and hear a pop; then you notice that your bed is shaky now. Something must have come undone or broke underneath, but you don’t know what. You go to your desk to google how to fix it, as you rest your arms on your table you…

The Saw For The Novice To The Expert Working with wood, whether it be for work or a hobby, means getting the details just right. From the curve of the wood, matching the grains, or getting that unique cut for your project, if not done right, you have to start over. To avoid these issues, you need tools and equipment…

When cutting down trees, you will be hard-pressed to find a better tool than a chainsaw. Tried and true over decades of use, they are unbeatable for limbing, pruning, and felling. While the concept of a chainsaw remains the same, today’s modern chainsaws have advanced significantly from the saw your grandfather might have used. They are no longer only gas-driven,…

Any piece of equipment that is versatile is a gem in any trades professionals eyes. Milwaukee has created a new tool that is going to be like a diamond to any trades professional. Introducing the new M12 FUEL 3” Compact Cut Tool, the latest innovation to Milwaukee’s ever-growing line of tools. This tool takes a redesign of how cutters work…