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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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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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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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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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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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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