When looking at any new power tools, whether it be a power drill or anything else, the first question you should ask yourself is “how does it feel in my hand?”Any tool should feel like an extension of your hand. The tool may feel great while standing in the [Read More...]

  Here are the figures for the month of January 2010. Let’s put our tools to use and build, build, and build!! Feb 17 Building Permits - The number of building permits issued in January fell from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 621,000. Permits are [Read More...]

  Cold Weather Work Gloves Overview Mechanix Wear gloves have been around for all most 20 years.  They got there name or their start in 1991 when they were used by pit crews in the Dayton 500, hence maybe the name.  Over the years they have grown and become one of the leading [Read More...]

  Painter’s Pyramid Overview You may remember our review of the Painter’s Pyramid. If not, you can take a look at the pyramid review.  For a quick review, the Painter’s pyramid is a great way to stain, paint, or finish your work in one sitting.  The system allows [Read More...]

     Campbell Hausfeld Overview Well, this has been one of our longest reviews.  Over three months in the making.  Usually with our reviews we can wrap them up in a couple of weeks with all the different tests and runs on a jobsite or two.  The Campbell Hausfeld was different.  [Read More...]

  Hitachi Power Tools today introduced the DH38YE2, a 1-1/2” Spline Shank Rotary Hammer featuring more power, lighter weight, less vibration and lower noise than its long standing predecessor, the DH38YE. The next generation DH38YE2 is compact and ergonomically designed [Read More...]

Makita is a good  manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, and they have just announced the release of a new line of drywall screwdrivers, models FS2200 (2,500 RPM), FS4200 (4,000 RPM) and FS6200 (6,000 RPM). The new drywall screwdrivers deliver [Read More...]

SKIL  has a new groundbreaking flooring saw that saves time, energy and money by allowing users to make all sorts of cuts with just one tool. Drawing from the brand’s expertise in cutting and their innovative product development process, SKIL is proud to unveil the latest [Read More...]

There are basic tips you should be aware of when heating or cooling your home to get great comfort. In addition, when that heating or cooling bill shows up, you want it to be as low as possible! Here is information we dug up that should really help. Most all forced-air systems have [Read More...]

Hey tool lovers! Makita just released its new 12” Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw with Laser, model LS1216L. The new miter saw is also available with Makita’s Jobsite Miter Saw Stand (model LS1216LX). The Makita LS1216L is engineered with Deep and eXact cutting Technology (DXT), [Read More...]