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Eric Jopp

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Eric is a huge Cubs fans and no, he is not related to Chevy Chase. While he loves remodeling his house, his passion is spending time with his wife and two children.

Top 11 Plumbing Tools Every Plumber & Homeowner Needs

Interested in becoming a plumber? Then you are going to need a lot of tools and equipment. Good thing we created this list of...
Menard's Masterforce logo

NEW Menard’s Masterforce 20V Tools and More

If you're from the Midwest like us, then you are probably familiar with Menard's. This hardware store chain is only in 13 U.S. states,...

Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor Day from TIA! We hope you're out celebrating the holiday with your family and friends like our staff is. That's right, you...

Hilti NURON Oscillating Tool SMT 6-22

Hilti adds an oscillating tool to its NURON lineup. Hilti creates premiere quality tools for the industrial construction industry. Hilti developed the NURON battery...
EGO Z6 zero-turn mower with steering wheel

Is EGO Z6 the Best Zero-Turn Mower with a Steering Wheel?

A zero-turn lawn mower can save you time when mowing a larger yard that is full of flower beds, trees, swing sets, lawn decor,...

SKIL Upgrades it 20V Battery & Rechargeable Screwdriver

SKIL has new products coming Fall 2023: the SKIL 20V USB-C Battery, and SKIL Twist 2.0 Rechargeable 4V Screwdriver. While very different, these additions...
A pair of Georgia Boot Carbo-Tec FLX Waterproof Pull-on Men's Work Boots still in box

What is Carbo-Tec FLX? Men’s Work Boots Review

Do your feet ache at the end of the workday? Do you work at wet and slick locations, or around electrical? Or do you...
Husqvarna Blower Leaf Blaster with 40V MAX Series Battery removed

Husqvarna Blower Review

Leaf blowers are useful year-round, but fall is when they really shine. With fall just over a month away, we thought now is a...
House

Home Inspector Tools – 14 Tools Every Home Inspector Needs

Do you want to become a home inspector? There are a lot of great perks to this popular profession. It's a great field to...
8 qt. Pelican Cooler Review

8 qt. Pelican Cooler Review

Summer temps have been record breaking this year, making it harder than ever to stay cool. Whether you're heading to the jobsite, a tailgate...
Stand Up 36 in. Weber Griddle

36 in. Weber Griddle Review

Over the past few years we have witnessed a rise in larger, outdoor griddle cooktops, such as those that have been popularized by Blackstone....
Husqvarna Automower 430XH

Husqvarna Automower 430XH Review – Why I wouldn’t buy one

Automowers have been out for a while and we have had the chance to review these in the past, but it has never been...
Painting Tool List

Painting Tool List – 10 Tools Every Painter Needs

Are you looking to start a career in painting or maybe you are just looking to paint your own house?  Either way, there are...

Oklahoma Joe Smoker Review: The Marshal Centerbox Smoker

Today meat smokers include multiple gauges, digital control panels, and gadgets to ensure a perfect end result. But smoking meat is one of the...
Full view of Weber 22 inch Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill in front of Eric's garage. We reviewed the model with a black lid.

Weber Performer Deluxe Review

There are a lot of great grill brands out there, but Weber has practically become synonymous with grilling. Someone says "grill" and your brain...
Hilti Nuron Jig Saws

Types of Saws

Saws are one of the most exciting tools available. Maybe it's the danger aspect of the sharp, sometimes fast blades that makes saws so...