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RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer At over eight pounds per gallon, moving water is a very effective energy transfer medium, which is why something like the RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM compact pressure washer is so effective. Water was the first power source for industry, and still today powers much of the electricity produced.…
RIDGID 7-1/4 In. R3205 Circular Saw Review So there I was, halfway through cutting my third sheet of ½” plywood on the subfloor phase of a home remodel project when the power went out. Only this time it was the power to my 20V cordless circular saw that shall remain nameless. Again. I still had…
Zero Tolerance 0357BW Folding Knife Review As a remodeling contractor, backpacker, outdoor enthusiast, and daily carrier of a pocket knife I’m a fan of pocket knives and always appreciate a useful, well made, and functional knife when I see one. I’m a big fan of Kershaw knives and about a year ago became hooked on…
Danner Steel Yard Work Boot Review By Chris Ermides I bought my first pair of Danner boots about 25 years ago: the widely known Mountain Lights. I was a school teacher at the time so it was a particularly large purchase given my salary then. But I’d heard they were durable and comfortable, so I made the…
SKIL’s Fixed/Plunge-Base Router Hits the Center of the Market Carpentry can be roughly divided into three main segments, and the SKIL’s Fixed/Plunge-Base Corded Router and sister table and bits can be used in all of them. Not only is it a complete starter set for those new to a router, but it will provide a…
Crescent APEX u-GUARD Carpenters, plumbers, auto rebuilders, electricians, and many other trades workaround finished surfaces. Whether it’s a finished cabinet, plumbing fixture, car detail, or chandelier, that last screw to be driven or nut to be tightened always has the potential of making trouble for us if our driver or tool slips into or rubs…
Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless Power Scrubber Ryobi Power Scrubber cordless cleaning solutions can simplify the cleaning tasks of most weekend warriors. Each scrubber is water-resistant and they each have their own strengths. The power scrubber cleaning solutions were invaluable when I spent my weekend cleaning our two stairways, our LL Bean Waterhog Doormats, and the…
Vampliers Screw Extraction Pliers Review By Ralph Mroz Every tradesperson regularly runs into the problem of a screw drive stripping out, and now the screw can’t either be screwed in or backed out. This is usually an issue with old screws or the cheap screws that come with so many products these days. Of course,…
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