Weather Guard Saddle Box Review

By Robert Robillard

WEATHER GUARD Saddle Box 127-52-03 When you drive an open pickup truck, you need secure, weather-tight storage. With this in mind, we recently installed a Weather Guard Saddle Box in one of our company pickup trucks. The truck box is also sometimes referred to as asaddle box. We chose was aluminum, 10.5 cubic feet, [full sized],…

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Timberland Pro® Tempe Pants and Shorts

By ralph mroz

Timberland Pro® Tempe Pants and Shorts Most trades people have to work outside in the hot weather some of the time, and clothing designed for comfort in that environment is essential.  The Timberland Pro® Tempe Pants and Shorts are good examples of clothing that can make your day a whole lot more pleasant. But Back…

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Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag

By ralph mroz

Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag The open-top Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote (part number CMST21451, above) and it’s soft-top sibling the Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Bag (part number CMST21450, below) are new products from Craftsman — part of their new TradeStack system of stackable, rolling tool storage.  The tote is of particular interest…

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YEEDI Robot Vacuum Review

By Scott Arnold

YEEDI Robot Vaccum Who needs two more hours in the day and perhaps one more day in the week? We could all use some extra time. When we don’t have enough time, we tend to forget or neglect less important tasks. In my case, I know it comes down to cleanliness. There isn’t always enough…

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15 Gauge vs 16 Gauge Finish Nailers

By Robert Robillard

How to Choose A Finish Nailer | What’s The difference? When determining the difference between 15 gauge vs 16 gauge nailers, it’s important to know that the gauge of a nail refers to the diameter of the nail wire. 15 Gauge vs 16 Gauge | Rule Of Thumb When asked what is the difference between 15…

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Treblab FX100 Outdoor Wireless Speaker

By Robert Robillard

Treblab FX100 Outdoor Wireless Speaker Review Treblab FX100 Long Lasting, Outdoor Wireless Speaker Review We recently took the Treblab FX100 outdoor wireless speaker to work with us to see what it was all about. At first glance, the speaker appears durable and well made.  Its IPX4 rating certifies it as shock-proof, dust-proof, and IPX4 water-resistant.…

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LeveLok Ladder Stabilizer Standoff Brackets

By ralph mroz

LeveLok Ladder Stabilizer Standoff Brackets Every tradesperson and homeowner alike needs an extension ladder standoff, for reasons that I trust are obvious.  I’ve gone through several types and, bottom line up front, the LeveLok ladder stabilizer standoff brackets (Model ST-ORS-3XL) are the best I’ve found.  As a bonus, they aren’t very expensive!  You may already…

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IRWIN Marples Woodworking Chisel Set

By ralph mroz

Every carpenter needs chisels, and the IRWIN Marples Woodworking Chisel Set (Model #M444SB6N) fits the bill well for many of them.  Here’s a little context to explain why I say that. Six main carpenter types I separate carpentry into the following general categories, from most rough to least: timber framing, stick framing, finish (trim) work,…

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