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Best Tire Pressure Gauge?
I’ve tried different tire pressure gauges over the years, and am happy to report that my Joes Racing tire pressure gauge, reviewed here, is still going strong. I bought my Joes Racing 32307 tire...
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New Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Framing Nailers are Launching Soon
We recently posted about Milwaukee’s new cordless air compressor. Well, what about Milwaukee’s new cordless framing nailers? Good news, they’re on the way. Although a little later than anticipated,...
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My Suncast Garden Hose Reel Sprung a Leak
It was about 2 years ago when I bought a Suncase garden hose reel, for around $25 to $30 at Home Depot. They sell the same reel at Lowe’s and other home centers as well, and for around the same price....
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel Cordless Nailers Have a Nitrogen Spring – Will it Leak??
You might have heard that Milwaukee M18 Fuel cordless nailers feature a “nitrogen air spring mechanism.” Some of the benefits of this include zero ramp-up time, and I believe it’s what gives cordless...
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Why ToolGuyd Purchasing Decisions Do Not Always Make Sense
Last year I wrote about the PB Swiss “Coin Driver” screwdriver, a screwdriver meant to take the place of large coins in opening easy-access battery doors and other such devices. It actually has come...
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Air Nailers vs. Cordless Nailers (2020 Reader Poll)
We’ve been talking about cordless nailers recently, and so this question seems appropriately timed: which do you prefer, air nailers or cordless ones? Cordless power tool brands – Dewalt and Milwaukee...
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The Best Seed Staring Mix for a Beginner Vegetable Garden
The image above shows two vanilla marigold plants that were sown on the same day, and they shared much of the same experiences up to just before this image was taken. The dramatic difference in the...
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Treat Yourself: Williams Snap-on-Like Hard Handled Screwdrivers
It has been several years since I’ve mentioned Williams’ hard-handle screwdrivers, and about a decade since I purchased a set of them. These aren’t my favorite screwdrivers, but I do enjoy using them,...
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New Harbor Freight Icon Screwdriver Set for Professional Mechanics
Harbor Freight has been rapidly expanding their newly introduced line of Icon tools and accessories, which they say are aimed at professional users. A new 8pc Professional Mechanics screwdriver set...
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COVID-19 News: Relaxed Retail Policies, USA Factory Closures (5/13/20)
I hope you’re all well! We’re now two months into the pandemic, or at least nearly two months into our state’s lock-down “shelter at home” orders. I went shopping yesterday, and things seem a little...
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I Learned Something Important About Garden Hose Quick-Connect Fittings
I was tasked with watering my carrot seedlings yesterday, and figured I would give my new Gardena soft spray garden hose nozzle a try. Gardena hose-end products have a quick-connect fitting built...
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My Hot Pepper Seedling Leaves Turned Black Again
When you try something new, whether it’s woodworking, welding, or trying to grow vegetable plants from seed, there’s a learning curve. As discussed previously, I’m trying to grow some vegetables this...
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Recommend a Good LED Flashlight (2020 Reader Poll)
Everyone needs a good LED flashlight. Which do you recommend? 15 years ago, I relied solely on Maglites. One month shy of 10 years ago, I bought a Fenix. Maybe a little earlier than that I bought a...
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Makita Cordless Outdoor Power Tool Deal – EXCLUSIVE Coupon! (Spring 2020)
Now thru 7/12/20, you can save 10% off your Makita outdoor cordless power tool purchase, with our exclusive coupon code. I assume that many of you will be most interested in saving money on Makita’s...
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Rock Out to the New Milwaukee M12 Bluetooth Radio and Cordless Battery Charger
Milwaukee has come out with a new cordless M12 radio and charger, 2951-20. As far as we’re aware, this is the first 12V-class jobsite radio with a built-in charger. Milwaukee has this to say about it:...
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It’s Back – Save $20 off $100+ Bosch Power Tools and Accessories
Over at Amazon, I was looking for a particular Bosch router accessory when I discovered that their $20 off $100+ promo discount was back. Now thru 6/18/2020, save $20 off $100+ select Bosch tool...
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The Best Cordless Jobsite Radio and Bluetooth Speaker Features, in Your Opinion
Earlier this week I posted about the new Milwaukee M12 Bluetooth radio and charger, and some of your comments got me thinking – what features add up to create the BEST cordless jobsite radio or...
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RECALL: Stop Using These Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Automotive Jack Stands!
Harbor Freight has recall several models of jack stands for the potential to shift under weight and fail suddenly. Thank you to everyone who has sent this in! There are 3 affected models: 61197 6-ton...
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A New Breed of Festool Cordless Power Tools
Festool is launching a new line of premium cordless power tools in North America, with availability starting in July 2020. Festool describes their new line of 18V cordless power tools as being...
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Deal of the Day: EGO Cordless String Trimmers and Other Gardening Tools...
Over at Home Depot, today’s deal of the day features a selection of outdoor cordless power tools and some garden tools as well. Now seems to be a good time to buy that new EGO 56V cordless string...
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