Should I Buy a Drill or an Impact Driver?
Several of our readers have posed this common question to our staff: “Should I buy a drill or an impact […]
How to Use a Reciprocating Saw Like a Pro
There’s probably no more useful saw for remodelers, plumbers, and electricians than the reciprocating saw. It’s hard to imagine a […]
How to Use a Tap and Die to Create or Repair Threads
When using a tap and die set, it’s important to understand the terms. “Tapping” occurs when you cut or recut threads into […]
What is a WAGS Valve? Water and Gas Safety
The WAGS Valve is a brand-name product designed to eliminate the risk of and damage caused by flooding when a […]
Why Men Love Tools – Not What You Think
This love of tools most men have is an unusual thing. Or is it? Why men love tools is a question […]
Speed vs Torque in Drills and Impact Drivers
Pros and apprentices just starting out can misunderstand how the speed vs torque differs between drills and impact drivers. It’s […]
Top 10 Builders in the USA – Who’s Crushing it?
Builder Magazine has released its list of the top 10 builders in the USA, based on the prior year’s final […]
How to Do a Plumbing Rough-In
For those of you considering entering the trades as a career, first of all, congratulations! You’re looking at the potential […]
What is Workers Compensation Fraud on Jobsites?
When you think about workers compensation fraud, we’re usually talking about faking an injury to get workers comp rather than […]
Can You Use a Rotary Tool as a Dental Device or Drill? Someone Did
If it wasn’t in the user manual we wouldn’t have given it a second thought. It started with a user […]