Do-it-yourself projects can be daunting if you’re not sure where to start. With, what seems like, a never-ending list of tools you can purchase to complete your task, it can be hard to take the leap. Whether you’re planning on doing a few home renovation projects or you want to start a side business of…
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DEWALT improves on the standard tape measure
The tape measure has been around job sites and home improvement projects since the early 1800s, 1829 to be precise, and since the 1940s, it has relatively been unchanged. In 2022 DEWALT added some needed improvements to its ATOMIC Compact Series of 16′, 25′, and 35′ Tape Measures. 5 Improvements to the DEWALT ATOMIC Tape…
Must-Have Woodworking Tools
Whether as a hobby or as a career getting into woodworking can seem like a daunting task with the myriad of hand tools, power tools, and more available. The saws alone are enough to make your head spin. Do I need a table saw? How about a miter saw? What is a jigsaw? But once…
How to Clean Rusty Tools
Even if rust has built up on your tools for years, there are ways to clean them effectively without damaging their surfaces. This article summarizes the best rust removal solutions to help you learn how to clean rusty tools more efficiently—from chemical rust removers to homemade remedies and DIY techniques. So before you throw away…
Milwaukee Trim Square, Pipe Lock Level, & Pocket Level
Hoping to redefine the layout & measurement category, Milwaukee announced the upcoming release of three new tools: The 4-1/2 inch Trim Square, Pipe Lock Level, and the Pocket Level. Because of the lack of innovation in the market, they took user feedback and designed tools that give a compact, durable performance with user-friendly features. Trim…
The Top 16 BEST Plumbing Tools 2019
Plumbing is a demanding job that requires a variety of tools. From cutting, pressing, tightening, and even some specialty tools, you’ll find yourself needing all of them on one task or another. With that said there are so many options that it’s hard to gauge what is neccessary . Well, at Acme Tools we want…
Avalanche Snow Rake: Number 1 Roof Tool
Snow is piling high on your roof, and right now it’s not a problem. Left unattended snow’s extreme weight can cause damage to the infrastructure of your roof and become a hazard when falling. If you decide to let it to melt it might refreeze, and you will run the risk of getting an ice…
New Year, New Hobby: Car Maintenance
You want to start fixing your car yourself. That’s great! But do you know what tools you’ll need to get started? Find out about the must-have tools you need to get to tunning up and fixing your car. When you learn car maintenance, you can save time and stop severe issues before they happen. But…
Milwaukee STUD Tape Measure, A First Look
How does one measure a tape? By its length? By its durability? Its versatility? Why not all of the above? Introducing the all new Milwaukee STUD tape. Designed for maximum durability, these new tapes can take a walloping and keep right on chugging. Caught On Tape “This year we are taking durability to the next…
BoWrench: The Must Have Tool To Build Any Deck
This secret tool that most contractors and deck builders don’t seem to know about. It isn’t elusive and can solve a big problem that they face every time they build a deck, patio, porch, or gazebo. This tool can fix the issue of crown in boards that can save time, money, and effort, on a…