Olight Osight SE Micro Red Dot Sight Review

By Robert Robillard

Olight Osight SE Micro Red Dot Sight  | A Sight For Sore Eyes! As I get older, my eyesight isn’t quite what it used to be. I’ve always been an iron sight traditionalist—there’s a simplicity to steel sights that I’ve trusted for decades. But as my eyes age, acquiring front-post clarity gets harder, and transitioning…

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Sherwin-Williams Best for DIY

By Ralph Mroz

Sherwin-Williams Best for DIY There are certainly many good paints available to DIYers, from several well-known companies.  But here I want to tell you why Sherwin-Williams is the best place for DIYers to get their paint.  Now, if you know anything about the paint industry, you’re saying, “Huh?  Sherwin-Williams caters to professional painters, not DIYers. …

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New Hilti 22V Nuron 7-1/4″ Circular Saw

By Robert Robillard

Hilti SC 30WR-22 7-1/4″ Cordless Circular Saw Review: 8 Weeks of Jobsite Testing We recently brought the new Hilti 22V Nuron 7-1/4″ Circular Saw SC30WR-22 to our job site to test its performance on an active remodeling project. After putting this saw through its paces over the last eight weeks, we have a clear handle…

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MAX PowerLite System Review: 500 PSI Framing Power

By Robert Robillard

MAX HN90F Framing Nailer & AKHL1320E Compressor Review Framing houses today involves more than standard lumber. Framing crews use heavy-duty engineered lumber such as LVL and LSL, along with dense Advantech sub-flooring. Metal connectors and hold-downs are also used. Many 100-PSI framing nailers struggle to sink nails into LVLs. Carpenters must rework nails with a…

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WUBEN X5 Compact EDC Flashlight

By John Peachey

WUBEN X5 Compact EDC Flashlight WUBEN sets a high bar with their new X5 flashlight—an everyday carry (EDC) 3-in-1 flashlight that packs massive brightness and high-end versatility for less than $100.00.  Whether you’re a tradesperson working on the job site or a homeowner prepping for a power outage or a camping trip, this compact light…

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Milwaukee M-Spector 2311-20 vs. 2324-21 Comparison

By Robert Robillard

Is the New M12 M-Spector 360 Worth the Upgrade? If you’ve owned a Milwaukee M-Spector inspection camera for several years, you’ve probably wondered whether Milwaukee’s newest model is worth the investment. In this comparison, we’re putting the original Milwaukee M-Spector AV (2311-20) head-to-head against the latest Milwaukee M12 M-Spector 360 (2324-21). We’ll compare image quality,…

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RYOBI USB Handheld Fan

By John Peachey

RYOBI USB Handheld Fan Kit (FVF53K) When the calendar turns to July and August here in the Northeast, it means 3 things in terms of the weather – hazy, hot, and humid!  High dew points and temperatures in the upper 90’s is the norm.  While air conditioning helps us manage the heat in our homes…

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Stiletto Carpenter and Trim Squares

By Ralph Mroz

Stiletto Carpenter and Trim Squares Stiletto is a name synonymous with titanium hammers, which they introduced to the trades. Rob is a big fan of the Stiletto TIBONE hammer, and I’m a big fan of their TRIMBONE hammer (my review of an earlier version here). Milwaukee Tool bought Stiletto in 2007 and has been expanding…

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