World's Most Powerful Cordless Drill

This commercial from Milwaukee tools is both humorous and effective. Thanks Toolsnob.

    July 23, 2008 | Comments ()

Design Your Own Power Tool

Toolsnob turned us onto this contest that just finished over at Core77, Design a Power Tool in One Hour. The winners after the jump.

    July 14, 2008 | Comments ()

The Circular Saw Demystified

Remodeling for Geeks breaks down circular saws and some tips for buying that include:

When you buy your saw, buy new blades. The blade that comes with the saw is like the starter cartridges you get when you buy a new printer. For this discussion, we will focus on carbide blades for cutting wood. 2x material and various panels like particle board and plywood.

Sawblades come in a wide variety. For the purpose of this discussion I will focus on carbide blades for wood. They cut better, last longer, are quieter, and will give you the most value.

    June 23, 2008 | Comments ()

12 Must Have Tools

Reader's Digest chimes in on the ultimate tool list with 12 Tools Every Homeowner Must Own. I believe a glaring omission is a pair of pliers, standard or needle nose.

Here are a few other lists.

    May 21, 2008 | Comments ()

Be the Boss (of your yard)

Cultivating your lawn with this tool is no joke. Called the "Yard Boss" this power cultivator won the Organic Gardening Editor's Choice Award and also features a ton of attachments such as a lawn aerator, bed edger, lawn dethatcher, and power sweepers.

    April 28, 2008 | Comments ()

Hello Kitty Sander

Not sure how I feel about a power sander decorated with the toy Hello Kitty but to each his own. This is one trend I could do without. Would be interesting to see what contractor shows up to work with this in his truck.

    April 15, 2008 | Comments ()

Nail Gun News

We've shared tips for nail gun safety but if you need a reminder of the damage that they can do when not handled properly, then check out these x-rays of folks who weren't quite so careful.

    March 26, 2008 | Comments ()

Tool Letdowns

Gear Acres shares a couple of their tools that may have looked good on paper but ended up disappointing on the job. Their putty chaser and heat element (look out for those eBay purchases) cost them time and money and left them frustrated with a tool that didn't live up to their expectations. What tools have you bought with high hopes that ended up at the bottom of your scrap bin?

    January 31, 2008 | Comments (2)

Gift Guide 2007

Leather Tool Belts from Occidental Leather

We've pulled together some of our favorite tools, materials, and products from this past year that we think most DIY enthusiasts would love to find in their stocking or under the tree.

    December 18, 2007 | Comments ()

Using a Wet Saw to Cut Costs and Tile

Cutting ceramic or stone tile and granite countertops can be done using a wet saw. You can rent wet saws and save yourself some money by sizing and cutting the materials yourself. Wet saws use a diamond edged blade to slice through the hardest of stone and the water keeps the blade cool and the dust down.

How to Cut Tile with a Wet Saw [Popular Mechanics]

    September 24, 2007 | Comments (1)