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Sense Home Energy Monitor

By Jeff Deitz

Sense Energy Monitor Review Smart homes run on smart devices powered by electricity.  Perhaps the smartest smart device in my home is the Sense Home Energy Monitor.  I have had a Sense energy monitor installed and running in my home for several month now and it has given me fantastic insight into the energy consumption…

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Craftsman VersaStack Connect Radio and Charger

By John Peachey

Craftsman VersaStack AC/DC Radio and Charger Review The Craftsman VersaStack Connect Radio and Charger contains a great deal of power in a unique design.  The Connect Radio sounds fantastic, it allows for multiple audio sources, and it is durable enough for most job sites.  I would highly recommend it for those that demand quality audio on…

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Gearwrench Flex Head Electronic Torque Wrench

By Jeff Deitz

Gearwrench 3/8’ Flex Head Electronic Torque Wrench Model 85078 Review In recent years I’ve elected to DIY as much of my own car maintenance as possible.  With the addition of a small compact tractor to those responsibilities, the list of routine maintenance tasks is ever growing. One item in my toolbox that was sorely missing was…

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Rockler Carbide-Tipped Radius Plane Review

By Robert Robillard

Using a Radius Plane to Ease Sharp Edges In woodworking and Carpentry In the 25-years that I’ve been a carpenter I’ve always likes using hand planes. My most-used hand plane has always been my 60-degree low angle plane, which I use for easing edges and fitting parts. How Do You Ease Your Edges? So I…

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OXX COFFEEBOXX Jobsite Coffee Maker Review

By Will Endicott

OXX COFFEEBOXX Jobsite Single-Serve Coffee Maker For years it has been a running joke that the most important tool on our job site is the radio. It is usually the first tool we get out and the last to go back in the trailer at the end of the day. While the radio still holds…

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KEEN Utility Manchester Boot

By Weston Bartosik

KEEN Utility Manchester 6” WP (Aluminum Toe) Work Boot Review I first started paying attention to KEEN Utility boots when I noticed entire crews of tradesmen in high wear and abrasion industries wearing them. Every member of a large highway marking company I worked with chose to spend their money on a pair of Keen…

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Hitachi A5 Series Framing Nailer

By Will Endicott

Hitachi NR83AA5 Paper-Collated Pneumatic Framing Nailer Review Within the last decade or so, tool companies have stepped up their game to push the boundaries of cordless technology, safety features, and user experience with their tool lineups. While this has been fantastic for us tool user’s, sometimes a step back is necessary. The old adage “If…

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Kershaw Method Folding Knife

By Josh Bordenca

Kershaw Anso Method Liner Lock Knife 1170  Review I’ve owned several Kershaw knives over the years and recently came across the Kershaw Method 1170 knife to add to my various collection of knives I already own.  Kershaw kept to their standards and the Kershaw Method folding knife is sharp and well designed. It’s become a…

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