BRUNT Father’s Day Gift Guide

By Scott Arnold

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Brunt Gear for the Dad Who Builds America This Father’s Day, show your appreciation for the man who works with his hands, puts in long days, and keeps America running. If your dad’s in the trades—whether he’s on the job site, in the shop, or under the hood—he deserves gear that…

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How-to Build Sturdy, Stacking Sawhorses

By Robert Robillard

How to Build Simple, Stackable Sawhorses with 2x4s Under $30.00 This project outlines how to build durable, stackable sawhorses using only 2×4 lumber. Ideal for supporting materials or transforming into a temporary table, the design is budget-friendly ($30 if buying new wood) and simple enough to complete in under an hour.  Related Video. Materials &…

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Cordless Heat Gun Comparison

By Robert Robillard

Cordless Heat Gun Comparison Testing A cordless heat gun is a versatile tool, capable of handling everything from stripping paint and thawing frozen pipes to shrink wrapping and welding plastics. The cordless design offers unmatched freedom—whether you’re working in the garage, on a job site, or in hard-to-reach areas, you’re no longer tethered to an…

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Union Safe Company 10 Gun Electronic Security Safe Review

By Robert Robillard

10 Gun Electronic Security Safe From Harbor Freight Tools In an unpredictable world, how can you truly protect the things that matter most? Theft, fire, water damage… risk is everywhere. But there’s a solution. A safe doesn’t just protect your valuables. It protects your peace of mind. Whether it’s important documents, family heirlooms, or personal…

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RYOBI 18V Cordless Battery 2 Gal. Chemical Sprayer

By ralph mroz

RYOBI 18V Cordless Battery 2 Gal. Chemical Sprayer I would go so far as to say that the RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Battery 2 Gal. Chemical Sprayer (model # P2830) is not just handy, but an invaluable tool in some circumstances.  I’m thinking here of using a sprayer on an inclined surface, in a cramped…

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SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw

By ralph mroz

SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw The SKIL Cordless 20V 4½-inch Circular Saw (full name: SKIL PWRCORE 20™ Brushless 20V 4 ½-Inch Compact Circular Saw, Model CR5435B-10) belongs to that class of tool that for most tradespeople gets occasional use…but is extremely welcome when it’s needed.  True, there may be some production uses for it,…

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VAULTEK VT20i Gun Vault

By Robert Robillard

If you’re 40 years old or older you grew up in the times of lead paint, asbestos, no seat belts, no bike helmets, and the Three-Stooges for TV entertainment. Back then people stored handguns in nightstands and didn’t think a second more about it. Not anymore, but thanks to biometric safes like the VAULTEK VT20i…

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Framing and Demo Saw Blade Comparison Testing

By Robert Robillard

Saw Blade Showdown: A Test of Speed, Durability, and Performance When it comes to framing and demolition, choosing the right saw blade can make all the difference between a job well done and one that drags on longer than necessary. Framing blades, with their standard 24-tooth design, are built to tackle the fast-paced, high-demand world…

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