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Walls Ditch Digger and “Kick It”Stretch Pants Review Article by Ralph Mroz What’s one tool that you use every day, all day long? Your pants. Jackets, sweatshirts, and even t-shirts may come off during the day, but your pants stay on (at least I hope they do if you’re doing residential work!) This article is about…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Stay Dry While Hiking in the Rain (Or Doing Just About Anything Else) When the weekend rolls around, the last thing you want is for rain to spoil your outdoor fun. Some people choose to tough it out, perhaps reminding themselves, “Rain stops at the skin!” But while that attitude is certainly admirable, I…
What Type Are You? Written by Ralph Mroz I don’t mean your personality type, or your sexual type, or your astrological type. Someone you know probably cares about those things, but what I’m referring to is your trades skills type. Trade Skill Type 1 Are you a homeowner with no background in the trades, who still…
Patagonia Women’s Stretch Nano Storm Jacket Review They say there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Maybe that’s why I’m always looking for the next perfect piece of gear: I love to be outside, but can be a little wimpy about bad weather. And hiking in the mountains of England’s Lake District…
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