You want to start fixing your car yourself. That’s great! But do you know what tools you’ll need to get started? Find the tools you need to tune up and fix your car. When you learn car maintenance, you can stop issues before they happen. But you’re a beginner, so where do you begin? You…
Hand Tools
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 level…
BoWrench: The Must Have Tool To Build Any Deck
This is a secret tool that most contractors and deck builders do not seem to know about. It is not elusive and can solve a big problem they face when building a deck, patio, porch, or gazebo. This tool can fix the issue of crowns in boards and save time, money, and effort on a…
Milwaukee Tool’s New Ratchets & Wrench-Compatible Sockets
Working in tight spaces is never fun, especially as a mechanic. Bolts on everything you work on do not make life easy. So, one of your best friends in your toolbox would be your ratchet. From under the hood and into the interior, it is the preferred tool needed in the garage. One significant drawback…
DEWALT’s New Utility & Pocket Knives
DeWalt NEW Utility & Pocket Knife Selection An ideal knife for work is portable, easy to use, has multiple functions, can be overseen with one hand, and is always easy to find. Finding two or three things on one can be a hassle for most pocket knives. With DeWalt’s expansion on their knives, these new…
The Best Tools for After School
With graduation around the corner, you are stuck with what to get the grad. How do you get a former student ready for life after school? Money and gift cards are great but spent quickly. Words of advice is a good idea but how often do people take advice seriously? You could get them a…
DEWALT Carbon Fiber Sledgehammers & Axes
Not Another Carbon Copy Sledgehammers and Axes need to be dependable and sturdy. But that does not mean that they are not prone to breaking. DeWalt has heard about these issues and is introducing a new series of hammers and axes that can help improve that problem. With their carbon fiber axes and sleds, they…
Milwaukee® Ratcheting Combination Wrenches Review
The Latest and Greatest Since their founding in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has been committed to innovation and durability in their tools. This April, they released their new Ratcheting Combination Wrenches and proved again how they have not given up on that commitment to excellence. If you think a wrench is just a wrench, you must…
Different Types Of Wire Strippers
Getting the right tools is essential for any type of project. This is even more important for anyone doing electrical work since poor wiring can cause injury or damage to property. The first thing you might realize when working with wires is that there are a number of different wire strippers. You might think scissors…
Why Use A Titanium Hammer
Hammers are one of the most important hand tools anyone can own. Most general contractors, handymen, and tradesmen have a preference as to the type of hammer they use when they are working on a project. We often choose different types of hammers based on whether we’re building, finishing, or demolishing. While you may already…