Father’s Day is fast approaching us already, which is a scary proposition for anyone who hasn’t really put any thought into what they’re going to get the man who helped raise them. But fear not, because we have a list of must-haves for when Dad is on the job, working around the house, or just […]
Hart Pole Hedge Trimmer Tackles Tall Hedges Conveniently and Safely Anyone who has ever tried to trim the hedges from the top of a ladder knows that’s a potentially unsafe and generally bad idea. Why not set yourself up with the right tools for the job? The Hart 20V Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer (HGPH011VNM) has […]
If an angle grinder is part of your daily grind, you’ve probably noticed the tool’s rapid shift from corded to cordless. Whether you’re new to the trade or a DIYer, you may be wondering the different angle grinder uses and if cordless is a legitimate option. I jumped on a call with Kevin Gee, Senior […]
EGO Select Cut XP Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Raises the Bar Again We were so impressed with the original EGO Select Cut mower that it was hard to imagine how much better it could get. Then again, the Peak Power mower had more power. So EGO gave this mower more power and expanded your blade choices. […]
Greenworks Steps Up Their Tree Work Game with 18-Inch Pro 60V Chainsaw Greenworks’s latest generation of 60V lawn care and landscaping tools has been excellent. We saw a big boost in performance when they upgraded the 16-inch chainsaw. Now that design has made its way into the Greenworks Pro 60V 18-Inch Chainsaw. We took it […]
If you ever take a look through the features of a product on Makita’s website, brushless motors get lots of mention. We interviewed the company about what actually makes Makita brushless motors different from the competition. During the process, I had the fortunate opportunity to chat with Carlos Quintana. Carlos is the Senior Product Manager […]
Ryobi HP Brushless 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench Gives Users a Legit Mid-Torque Option Ryobi has had impact wrenches available on the 18V One+ line for a while, but they’ve been lacking a legitimate mid-torque option. With a reduced size and a big upgrade on the internals, we took the Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless Impact Wrench […]
DEWALT’s lithium-ion cross line laser really hit home with residential contractors and now we’re partnering with DEWALT to tell you about their latest expansion in laser technology—the DEWALT 20V MAX* 3 x 360 Green Line Laser. DEWALT 20V MAX* 3 x 360 Green Line Laser Design Basics Fundamentally, this is a 3-plane laser with one […]
How do take an already excellent ratcheting combination wrench and make it even better? Add a flexible joint! We got our hands on the Wurth Zebra PowerDriv Ratcheting Flex Head Wrench Set to see how it compares to the dual-ratcheting wrenches we fell in love with. Pros Ratcheting closed end Slim profile fits into tight […]
Simpson 4000 PSI Pressure Washer Targets High-Performance Professional Cleaning When I’m not at my day job as a firefighter, I run an agricultural construction business and keep our family’s farm in good order. I have a wide variety of needs for a pressure washer from paint prep to concrete cleaning. I’m upgrading from a lower-powered […]
