Festool ETSC 2 150 Cordless Sander Review

By Michael Hopp

Festool 577728 ETSC 2 150 Cordless Random Orbit Sander (4.0 I-Plus) Festool has introduced a new 18V cordless sander to the lineup this year, and the best part is this: it now runs on the standard Festool 18V battery platform. In the past, Festool’s cordless sanders used the ERGO battery system, which could only be…

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Ryobi 40v Cordless 21″ CrossCut Mower

By Scott Arnold

Ryobi 40v Cordless 21″ CrossCut Mower Review – Model RY40HPLM02K2 There’s no greater pressure for a homeowner than living next to that neighbor—the one whose lawn is so flawless you half expect it belongs on the cover of a landscaping magazine. He mows in perfect diagonal stripes and trims edges so sharp they could slice…

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RYOBI Lawn Striper Kit

By Scott Arnold

RYOBI Lawn Striper Kit Review – Model ACLS01 The Ryobi ACLS01 Lawn Striper Kit offers a stylish and practical upgrade for your RYOBI 20″–21″ mower, turning ordinary grass into a beautifully patterned showcase. As a homeowner who takes a lot of pride in keeping my yard looking sharp, I picked up the Ryobi ACLS01 Lawn…

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DEWALT 20V XR Max 1/2″ Hammer Drill Driver

By Scott Arnold

DEWALT DCD806 20V XR Max 1/2″ Hammer Drill Review A hammer drill isn’t just a tool; it’s the bouncer at the door of the construction world, letting you walk confidently into places where regular drills fear to tread. Whether you’re anchoring into a block wall or playing “who’s tougher” with a slab of cured concrete,…

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DEWALT XR 20v PowerStack Battery

By Scott Arnold

DEWALT XR 20V Batteries: From Original to PowerStack Dewalt has long been a leader in cordless power tools, and the cornerstone of its lineup has been the XR 20V battery platform. The original Dewalt XR 20V batteries were a significant upgrade when they were introduced, offering improved runtime, better performance, and compatibility across a wide…

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Improved Van Storage with Bott Smartvan

By Robert Robillard

Improved Van Storage with Bott Smartvan A few years ago, I installed and reviewed the Bott Smartvan van racking system in my Sprinter van, followed by a second system in my RAM van. Originating from Germany and newly introduced to the US market, Bott Smartvan offers a modular storage solution designed specifically for various vehicle…

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Ryobi 18V One+ Cleaning Tools Review

By John Peachey

Ryobi Chemical Sprayer | EZClean Power Cleaner | Power Scrubber My parents will soon be replacing the front door entry at their home. Before they do that, they wanted their front stairs to be cleaned. I volunteered for the job as I believed I had the perfect trifecta of Ryobi cleaning tools for the job. Ryobi…

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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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