It’s once again Father’s Day week and we know how hard it is to shop for us dads, so here are some helpful hints. Some of these tools are for general use and some are for the more specific areas of tool use. In the broad category, think about tool storage. Whether your budget allows for a shop redesign with built-in Read More…

Occasionally we get to do some really neat things, last week in Charlotte, Kobalt Tools set up a motor build for a few lucky journalists.  Putting together a NASCAR motor with Chad Knaus, Ron Malec  and Danny Emerick overseeing your Read More…

The questions started a few months ago when my tool buddy at my local Lowe’s asked me what was up with his Kobalt line, everything was marked for clearance.  Some of his customers were asking if Lowes was dropping its line of tools. Well rest assured that is not the case.  It wasn’t long before an invite to come to Charlotte for an important Kobalt announcement was in my my inbox, but until last week’s Read More…

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 proper depth when in the field.  Or I used tape to mark the proper depth on the bit, only to Read More…

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 your local officials to determine what is best for your yard.  I use a Husqvarna GTH-26 garden tractor to pull my Agri-Fab Plug/Core Aerator with 100 pounds of concrete block fastened to its frame for deeper Read More…