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SKILSAW Circular Saw

By Ralph Mroz

SKILSAW’s Blade-Right and Blade-Left Sidewinders This is a review of two of SKILSAW’s blade-right and blade-left sidewinders, specifically the blade-right model SPT67WMB-01 and the blade-left model SPT67M8-01.  Both are corded models and, BLUF, I very much like them both.  Now, before I get into why I like these particular coded sidewinders, let me explain why…

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DryerWallVent Review

By Robert Robillard

Dryer Wall Vent [Best Practice] The folks at InOvate products reached out and asked us to install and review their DryerWallVent. So, we took it to one of our remodeling projects and installed it. My first experience with this company was almost 10 years ago at the JLC Tradeshow where I saw their Dryerbox product.…

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Ryobi 18V One+ Compact Bluetooth Radio/Speaker

By John Peachey

Ryobi 18V One+ Compact Bluetooth Radio/Speaker (#PCL600B) Whether it’s over local FM radio stations, Pandora, or Apple Music, I listen to music everywhere I go. I previously reviewed the Ryobi PAD01B Bluetooth Speaker and it often accompanies me when I am working outdoors. I was recently given the smaller Ryobi 18V One+ Compact Bluetooth Radio/Speaker…

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Ryobi 18V One+ 6” Two Speed Orbital Buffer

By John Peachey

Ryobi 18V One+ 6” Two Speed Orbital Buffer (PCL460K1) As a car owner, I frequently wash our cars to maintain their appearance. However, I have always hated waxing the 2 cars because it was such a labor and time-intensive project. I may have found a solution to this with the new Ryobi 18V One+ 6”…

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Timberland Wedge 6 Inch Work Boot                  

By Ralph Mroz

Timberland Wedge 6” Work Boot The Timberland Wedge 6” Work Boot (style number 53009214)is a good example of an ever-popular boot design that’s as functional as it ever was.   The moc-toe work boot has been around since the early 1950s.  When I was working the trades weekends and summers through high school and college, all…

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RYOBI 18V Cordless 8 ¼-inch Table Saw

By Ralph Mroz

RYOBI 18V Cordless 8 ¼-inch Table Saw The RYOBI 18V Cordless 8 ¼-inch Table Saw is a new offering from RYOBI, available as are all RYOBI tools exclusively from The Home Depot.  Part of RYOBI’s One+ HP line, the RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 8 ¼-inch Compact Portable Jobsite Table Saw (its official name,…

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Greenworks Pro 80-Volt Cordless Mower

By John Peachey

Greenworks Cordless Mower I have looked forward to owning a battery-operated lawn mower since I transitioned from a gas-powered weed trimmer to a cleaner and quieter battery-operated trimmer several years ago.  After participating in the Tool Box Buzz 2022 Cordless Mower Head-To-Head, I was very fortunate to bring home the Greenworks Pro 80-Volt Cordless Mower to…

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Ryobi 18V One+ Hybrid LED Panel Light Review

By John Peachey

Ryobi 18V One+ Hybrid LED Panel Light PCL631 If a person can have a favorite work light, then the Ryobi 18V One+ Hybrid LED Panel Light is my new favorite work light.  I certainly liked the much smaller Ryobi Flexible Clamp Light, but I love the Ryobi Hybrid Panel Light.  This LED work light knocks…

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