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I Ordered Cedar Wood Boards from Lowe’s for a Planter Project, Here’s What...
I need cedar boards for an upcoming project, and with COVID-19 travel and shopping restrictions, not to mention the greater-than-zero risk of transmission that comes with any interactions with other...
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Coronavirus Pandemic Log: Grocery Store Status, Online Shopping, Cabin Fever...
As you might be aware, life has been different for most of us in the US, with 75% of the population now under “shelter at home” orders. I went to the grocery store last Friday, my first trip there in...
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I Woke up to Lower Prices on Select Festool Sanders?!
It’s April 1st, 2020, a fresh new month. Typically, this is the day when Festool price increases go into effect, but that’s been postponed this year due to the effects the pandemic and social...
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Introducing the Bucket Buddy Sash Shoulder Strap
This is the Bucket Buddy Sash, a stylish shoulder strap that makes it easier to haul heavy 5 gallon buckets. The sash is made from 3″ woven polypropylene and can support loads of up to 35 pounds. It’s...
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2 New Dewalt Cordless Power Tool Battery Chargers
Thanks to a reader tip from Jason, we’re reminded that Dewalt is coming out with two new cordless power tool battery chargers. The first new charger, DCB1106, shown above, can charge Dewalt 12V Max...
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Bosch’s Upgraded 12V Brushless Drill is on Sale – Should You Buy it?
Listings for a new Bosch 12V Max brushless drill/driver kit (GSR12V-300) popped up in mid-2019, and the emergence of a new drill and impact driver combo kit instilled me with fresh interest. Like the...
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I Bought 2 Greenes Elevated Cedar Planter Boxes, First Impressions
As you might have read in my other posts, I’ll be trying to grow veggies this year and wanted cedar planter boxes to grow them in. I’ll have a few buckets and plastic pots as well, but needed...
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Why Does Amazon Have a PROs-Only Policy on these 3M Earmuffs and Other Tools?
A reader wrote in, asking about Amazon’s pros-only disclaimer that he came across when trying to buy 3M hearing protection earmuffs. John wrote: I would love for you to discuss this oddity (or...
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Miniature Japanese DIY Hand Tools and Accessories
There’s something about miniature tools that sounds cute to me, and the fact that these are recognized brands makes them seem even cooler. If you look at the above product image of the Ken Elephant...
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Tanos (Festool) Systainer3 Tool Box Cart Now in Stock
Over at Tool Nut, it looks like they have the new Festool Systainer cart in stock, in Tanos color scheme. Not only is the updated Systainer3 cart in stock, it’s priced at $90, which is 10% ($9) lower...
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New Wera Joker 6004 Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Adjustable Wrenches
It seems that Wera is diving deeper into wrenching territory, with new Joker non-ratcheting combination wrenches (which we’re gathering more information on), and a trio of new Joker “self-setting”...
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Outdoor Power Tools – Spring 2020 Deals
A couple of readers have asked for news and details about Spring 2020 promos. Over at Home Depot, they’re running a new spring promo where you can save up to $100 on a bundle of Milwaukee M18 Fuel...
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COVID-19 Pandemic Log, and What’s Going on at Home Depot and Lowe’s (04/10/2020)
Home Depot & Lowe’s I’ve been needing some supplies, and have been running up lists for what I want/need from Home Depot and Lowe’s. The last time I talked about ordering from a home center, I got...
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COVID-19 News: New Home Depot and Lowe’s Online Ordering Policies (4/10/2020)
Lowe’s Changes I was building a Lowe’s online order and was issued a notice that I could only add a maximum of 10 unique items to my cart. They advised that I should split my order and place another...
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COVID-19 News: Too Many Shoppers at Home Depot and Lowe’s Stores? (4/13/20)
This past Saturday, 4/11/20, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and under “shelter at home” guidelines. We had to drop off my wife’s car for maintenance and went for a short drive. “I wonder...
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Teeny Tiny Fingertip Screwdriver Bit Holders
I’ve used a couple of small screwdriver bit holders before, but these fingertip bit holders from Lee Valley look to be the smallest I’ve ever seen. You get a set of 3 plastic (PP) holders for just...
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Reader Question: Are Craftsman Tools a Good Buy for DIYers? (April 2020 Update)
It’s a simple question really, but I’ve been hung up on a question I was asked on social media: How do you feel about Craftsman [tools] for DIY stuff? Should I go some other route? I fired off a quick...
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Tell us About Your Garden Plans for 2020
We post about lawn and garden tools, with most tools aimed at landscaping and maintenance-type applications. But, judging from some of your recent comments, quite a few readers have gardening...
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Yes, I Bought a Milk Crate for Tool and Supply Storage
I feel that I’ll be ridiculed for mentioning this, but I bought a milk crate from Home Depot. Actually, I liked it so much, I bought two. A couple of weeks ago, I had been putting together a 2-week...
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New Dewalt Cordless Bluetooth Radio
Dewalt has come out with a new 12V/20V Max cordless jobsite Bluetooth radio, DCR028, and it has a 45% smaller footprint than their DCR025 Bluetooth charger radio. I must admit, I’m a little...
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