Yard & Garden Equipment
March 7, 2016
By Matt Weber When the days grow longer and the grass turns green, most people are eager to welcome spring and its warmer, sunny weather.
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By Matt Weber When the days grow longer and the grass turns green, most people are eager to welcome spring and its warmer, sunny weather.
Innovation can take many forms. For serious DIY’ers, innovation may mean a new project or a new
By Matt Weber Pliers, wrenches, screwdivers and more … You own them, you rely on them, and you know how to use them. And tool-makers
By Matt Weber Jigsaws are lightweight, easy to use and extremely versatile. To some degree, a jigsaw
Knowledgeable tradesmen and serious DIY’ers know that a quality pair of pliers goes a long way
Equip your garage, basement or workshop with the tools and supplies you need to tackle home projects, both big and small. Moduline Since the company’s
(guest post by Paul Kearney) Regardless of what type of project you may be going into, a good power tool will more often than not
Handy Tools for the DIY Woodworker By Tom Matthews SawStop Jobsite Saw The new SawStop Jobsite Saw is the first portable jobsite saw with flesh-detecting
A recent survey of consumers in the United States, China, Germany and France found that more than 65 percent of Europeans prefer products made in
Anyone who has spoken to a professional tradesman or woman has undoubtedly heard the phrase, “Take good care of your tools and they’ll take good
An inexpensive, easy-to-use moisture meter is a valuable tool that every woodworker and DIY homeowner needs to
It has been said that tools are the bridge between man and machine. But many people might not have thought about the history of tools.
Caulks are used to seal joints for a decorative finish, to seal joints to prevent water intrusion, or both. When it comes to sealing
Driver Update By Larry Walton The modern world is held together with fasteners, and whether you’re putting
Extreme How-To speaks to Jon DeArment, president and COO of Channellock Inc., about the company’s long-standing tradition of manufacturing high-quality tools in the USA. How
Hands-down the most popular project among do-it-yourselfers, painting is a fundamental way to transform the look and feel of any room or object, indoors
New Tools & Accessories Impact Drivers are a relatively new power-tool category that’s taken the construction world by
The holidays seem to arrive sooner every year, so there’s no time like the present to organize your shopping list for friends and family. This
SawStop, LLC, the world leader in table saw safety, today announced the introduction of a new saw: the SawStop Jobsite Saw. This saw is the
The SKILSAW® brand began with the invention of the circular saw in 1924, and for decades their worm drive SKILSAWs have been regarded as the jobsite
Here’s a funny Craiglist ad I stumbled across this weekend. – M. Weber
Ever since the first caveman broke open a nut with a rock, we’ve used tools for anything and everything at work and at home. Lucky
By Matt Weber Fasteners hold together everything we build. These are the unsung heroes of construction, because
Thanks to more cutting edges and no center spur, the KIK spade bits from TG Tools can be used to drill curved holes. The spade
Use corded tools in remote areas that have no electrical supply. Supply power to electronic equipment for a campsite or tailgating party. Operate vital appliances
Like Pulling Teeth By Matt Weber If you’ve ever stripped a screw or broken off the head of a bolt, you know how frustrating it
By Matt Weber Jigs and tool accessories provide a handy way to get more efficiency, more versatility or more accuracy from your powered equipment. Attach
Have you ever used a circular saw blade backwards? For most jobs it’s a terrible idea and very dangerous. But for a certain few materials,
Organize your Equipment with a Modular Tool Storage System By Robert Robillard
Three things you need to know about the new Husqvarna HU675AWD mower: 1. This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) unit, meaning all the wheels
Elastilon Elastilon is a patented self-adhesive hardwood flooring installation system that can replace nails, nailing guns, compressors, messy adhesives, specialized
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty chainsaw built tough enough to withstand the roughest ranch and farm environments, then check out the new CS-590
Wooster Lock Jaw Approaching any job from the best possible angle can make a world of difference.
Sears asked me for a few quotes on “must-have woodworking tools”. They used my feedback along with that of a number of notable woodworkers
Dead power drill? You might need to replace the tool’s power switch. By Alyssa Vincent
Sink some teeth into your next project with The Bad Dog Biter. Available from Bad Dog Tools, the Biter attaches to an electric drill to
By Matt Weber Power tools are nice, but once America’s grid collapses in the wake of an electromagnetic pulse attack, how are you going add
Over the last several years impact drivers have launched to the top of the must-have tool list for DIY’ers and professionals alike. An impact driver
The EHT staff spent a few days in Chicago in October at the 2013 Remodeling Show/Deck Expo. We were on the lookout for new products
By Matt Weber Drills and drivers make up the baseline of must-have DIY tools. If you don’t have one, you’re probably not getting much work
Hold it Together By Matt Weber
The following is a guest blog post courtesy of Dave Francis, National Safety Director for Little Giant Ladders. As the National Safety Director for an
I spent last Friday pulling tongue-and-groove pine off an old house that was built sometime in the 1940s. The house had been used by
Lightweight, powerful and eco-friendly, CORE’s Power Lok 40-volt cordless lawn equipment offers a split boom for various attachments including a string trimmer, hedge trimmer and blower.
Sanding is the foundation of any finishing project—or refinishing project. Whether you’re removing an old finish or preparing a piece of fine furniture, just about
The Extreme How-To staff recently spent a week in Las Vegas for the 2013 National Hardware Show. We exhibited our magazine at the show as
Oneida Super Dust Deputy Oneida Air Systems’ new Super Dust Deputy can turn your inefficient single-stage dust collector into a super cyclonic collector. This molded,
The National Hardware Show is a fun show for tool hounds and DIY’ers. Held this May in Las Vegas, Nevada, it’s the prime place for
FAST. EASY. ACCURATE. Timberline Sharpener is the portable precise tool that works on any chainsaw. The key to the tool is a solid platform that
By Matt Weber A cutting tool is only as good as its blade, which is why professionals and savvy DIY’ers recognize the importance of regular
Ridgid R4090 Tile Saw, “The Beast” The EHT staff has relied on Ridgid wet saws for years, and we recently had the opportunity to
By Tim Walton Photos by Larry Walton Getting started in the morning has always been a challenge for me. Please don’t ask my wife about
By Matt Weber What can be said about the importance of accurate measuring? Without it, our buildings sure would look funny. Here’s a handful of
Veto Pro Pac Model XL The Veto Pro Pac Model XL is a rugged tool bag designed to address the many problems associated
ShopBot Desktop CNC Tool The ShopBot Desktop is a small-footprint CNC machine for hobbyists, educators, and small and mid-size business owners. It serves as
Matt Weber Modern technology is a mixed bag. Although I’m generally disappointed in the glaring absence of flying cars and hover-boards that I
The Energy Detective 5000-C The Model TED 5000-C home energy monitor comes with all the components necessary to keep track your home’s energy usage,
Equip your Favorite Workspace with these new tools and supplies. Gladiator Rack Shelving For storage of large, bulky items, homeowners can use the Gladiator
Tile is hard. Tile is unforgiving. Tile bends for no man, but when it’s under too much pressure, it can snap. The rigid ceramic or
By Charlie Self A Handy Technique for Treating Tools, Blades and More
By Matt Weber A Look at New Innovations in those Toolbox Staples.
Ridgid Roofing Cutter Ridgid’s new pneumatic roofing tool cuts roofing materials effortlessly. Its 9,600-SPM (strokes per minute) operating speed provides superior cutting in cold
From yard signs to birdhouses to holiday decorations and more, homeowners may find all sorts of reasons to set a temporary post. To do this,
By Michael Morris Photography by Daniel Morris Off-the-shelf woodworking jigs help build this flat-screen TV cabinet.
Professional painters take note: The Scrammer is on its way. The multipurpose Scrammer
It’s time to give your lawn its back-to-school haircut.
We recently demonstrated a variety of tile-cutting tools for an upcoming EHT article. Check out our October issue for coverage on everything from old standards
By Matt Weber Over the course of many years and many flooring jobs, the EHT staff has developed a list of favorite flooring tools that
By: Hal Jones First off, I don’t hear anyone begging to return the days of anything goes when it comes to manufacturing safe products. But
Werner 16-ft ladder collapses to Six feet when Folded The Werner three section Aluminum Extension Ladder is a 16-ft. extension ladder that collapses to an
By Hal Jones Xtreme Access Sockets and Ratchets, Swiss Knife Utility Comes to Socket Sets
By Matt Weber How to Match the Air Supply to Your Air Tools
By Charlie Self Everyone Wants a Table Saw: Exploring Hybrid and Job Site Saws for the DIY Homeowner.
By: Hal Jones The soreness in my right shoulder wasn’t there yesterday. Today though it pains me to even do the simplest task such as
Tools & Materials for the Outdoor Retreat Spring will be here before we know it, making late winter an ideal time to get a head
By: Hal Jones When we first got the HSA 65 to review I was interested in the 36 volt platform Stihl had just introduced. First
By: Hal Jones A few years ago I walked into my teenage stepson’s bathroom he was working on and saw that he was using one
Milwaukee Tool Corporation continues to expand their Test and Measurement line and M12™ LITHIUM-ION system with the introduction of the new 160×120 Thermal Imager, powered
By Clint Thomas Equip a Work Belt with the Most Often Used Tools and Gadgets.
Already on store shelves in your local Lowe’s, the new line of power tools unveiled to the media in New York City is available for
By: Hal Jones (for an update on Kobalt Tools Xtreme Access Go Here) In a quiet corner of the Hendrick’s Race Shop sat a
Angle grinders are a workshop staple for pros and DIY’ers alike, but the tool category hasn’t experienced many significant technological advancements in recent years.
Spring and fall are two good times of the year to clean up the yard. Leaves are raked, shrubs are pruned and trees are ignored,
By: Hal Jones Ok, so maybe the most anticipated announcement had nothing to do with tools, but rather with the unveiling of the M12 heated
With the addition of the Husqvarna 580BTS, Husqy lays claim to the most powerful blower on the planet. Wouldn’t you know that just a few months after
Two weeks ago my trusty roto-tiller a four year-old Troy-Bilt CRT Pro, decided to croak in the middle of my little lake house garden. Just
Commitment to research and development is a commitment to the future. Husqvarna’s OPE division has unveiled its state of the art R&D Center in Charlotte,
If your Kobalt Tool and part of the Lowe’s Group, and sponsor of Five Time NASCAR Champion Jimmy Johnson, who could better tell the story of
By: Hal Jones Occasionally we get to do some really neat things, last week in Charlotte, Kobalt Tools set up a motor build for a few
(For a more recent update on Kobalt Tools Go Here)The questions started a few months ago when my tool buddy at my local Lowe’s asked
Installing caulking anchors, Pak-Tite and other drop in anchors can be a hassle. I have broken many depth stop rods and had to guesstimate the
Today’s 12-volt tools are all the rage and perform like never before.
Here in the South, spring or fall are the best times for aeration. In our area, heavy clay soils require frequent aeration, but check with
Like many of you, my love of things green and growing was instilled by my parents. My mom loved having a vegetable garden and my dad loved
Wallboard, paneling, acoustic tiles and linoleum flooring all had to go before the basement bath project could begin. Looking at the room for the first
Armstrong-Clark’s deck and siding wood stain has nondrying conditioning oils that separate from the drying side of the formula. These oils penetrate deep into the deck or siding wood fiber where the wood’s natural oils used to be. This process rejuvenates the wood. The drying oils stay at the surface, lock in the conditioning oils […]
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