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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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KEEN Gibson Boot (Soft Toe) Review

By Dan Wheeler

KEEN Gibson Boot (Soft Toe) Review Manufacturer: Keen Footwear Model: 1030538 Price: $145 Weight: 18.48oz (per shoe) Keen has recently introduced its new KEEN Gibson Boot and sent us a sample to review. Keen describes this boot as a low-profile, soft-toe style boot that is constructed for medium-duty job sites or to casually wear around…

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Ryobi Hybrid TriPower Tripod LED Light

By John Peachey

Ryobi Hybrid TriPower Tripod LED Light (PCL691B) When you take on a big job in your home, in your yard, or in your workshop, it is a requirement that you also have a big light to illuminate the area.  I have accumulated many lights–both big and small—over the past couple of years.  With Ryobi’s recent…

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MicroJig GRR-RIPPER 2GO Push Block

By Robert Robillard

MicroJig GRR-RIPPER 2GO Push Block Review Safety is the most important tool in your workshop, but what if there was a tool that took it to the next level? Meet the MicroJig GRR-RIPPER 2GO – a safety push block that’s engineered to protect your hands, improve your precision, and change the way you cut. Today,…

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EGO Power+ 24″ Battery Powered Snow Blower Review

By Ben Carmichael

If you’re done fighting with gas-powered snow blowers that stink, are loud, and require regular maintenance, the EGO POWER+ 24″ Self-Propelled 2-Stage Snow Blower might catch your eye. It’s a cordless, battery-powered machine that’s trying hard to prove electric tools can hang with the big gas guzzlers. And honestly? It gets a lot of things…

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Husky Folding Utility Cart

By Ralph Mroz

Husky Folding Utility Cart The Husky Folding Utility Cart (model #00069) is something I’ve been waiting for for years.  To my knowledge, it’s the first trades-capable, reasonably-priced, widely and easily available folding utility cart on the market.  There have been other folding utility carts that were suitable for construction work, but they were quite expensive…

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Ryobi USB Lithium Heated Cushion

By John Peachey

Ryobi USB Lithium Heated Cushion (FVT51K) Here in the Northeast, we love to enjoy the great outdoors all year long.  With the arrival of fall and winter, we turn to warm coats, gloves, and hats so that we can enjoy time outside with friends and family.  Now that Ryobi has introduced their USB Lithium Heated…

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TRAC SEATS ProRide Suspension Seat Review

By Dan Wheeler

TRAC SEATS ProRide Suspension Seat Trac Seats currently offers two different suspension systems that can be added to zero-turn mowers, tractors, and more. We last reviewed the budget-friendly Trac Seats suspension kit that gets installed between your existing seat and the frame of your machine. We were satisfied with the results, and the price was…

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