A New Tool for Plumbers & HVAC Installers For plumbers and HVAC installers, drilling into corners and overheads and through multiple layers of wood can be difficult. Drilling at least forty or more holes to install pipes is also tedious. That is why DeWalt is releasing a new In-Line Stud & Joist Drill to help…
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How to Dress For the Midwest (And Other Cold States)
Grand Forks, ND, is one of the oldest cities in the country. Living here, you know that winter, the cold, and the wind chill is nothing to take lightly. Witnessing students and people unfamiliar with the Midwest experience their first winter is always a site. Then, overhearing how some of them “prepared” for it is…
11 Tips To Stay Safe This Winter
Winter is a tough time, 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. Drive slowly and cautiously Whether walking or driving, there’s no need to rush…
How to Make a Table Saw Crosscut Sled – Simple and Precise
If you are looking to purchase a new table or saw and want a first project or are looking for a significant upgrade to your existing table or saw, take a look at how Mark Chryst with Gunflint Designs created this crosscut sled to gain efficiency, accuracy, and increase safety all at the same time….
DEWALT LANYARD READY™ Tool Solution
When working on a job site, there are already so many things to watch out for on the ground, and the last thing you should worry about is something falling from above you. In honor of their safety week, DEWALT is announcing its newest lanyard-ready solutions to protect your tools, batteries, and workers. Safely Secured…
Milwaukee Tool Lanyards Prevent Accidental Drops
Stay Safe & Maximize Productivity Milwaukee Tool is proud to introduce its brand-new line of tool safety lanyards, and we are excited to share them with you. We looked at them early. They are safe, convenient, and easy to use. These safety cords will catch your accidents before they destroy costly equipment or cause injuries…
Are You Afraid of Falling?
Scared of Heights?! The Werner Podium Ladder is Here to Help. When people work above ground on a ladder, I’m scared of them. Slipping off the ladder, that feeling of vertigo, and falling from so high. I get shivers down my spine just thinking about it. Then, I found out about the Werner podium ladder….
10 Things to Help Prepare for a Flood
As winter ends and spring begins, the first thing to go is the snow. With how the weather likes to work up here in the Mid-West, you must 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 a list…
How to Safely Clean Gutters
Fall is a beautiful and colorful time of the year. Unfortunately, those gorgeous colors inevitably clog up our gutters in the spring. We know no one wants to do it, but you have to eventually. Clearing debris from your gutters prevents water buildup and damage to your roof and gutters. Below, read several different gutter…
Hitachi NR1890DC & NR1890DR Nailer Review
Cordless Framing Nailers Hitachi Power Tools (now Metabo HPT) cuts the cord with their company’s new cordless framing nailers. Get more done with less and experience total fastening freedom from Hitachi. With their latest line, you can lose the dirty hose, the noisy compressor, and expensive gas cartridges. These cordless framing nailers utilize Hitachi’s unique…