(guest post by Victor Hill) A generator can support crucial appliances such as heaters, refrigerators, and regulate temperature during power blackouts in your home. Suppliers of electric generators realize high sales whenever there is a massive storm in the surrounding areas. What does the realization show? The majority of users only purchase the generators during […]
Tools
Yardmax Full-beam Gas Log Splitter
Check out this video where the EHT staff tests the new Yardmax Log Splitter.
Top 6 Tools You Need To Get Your Woodworking Shop Started
(guest post by Ted Leger) It took one time working with lumber and wood stock and I was hooked. From then on I loved to eat, sleep, and talk about woodworking to everyone. And within a short period, I built my first shop and grabbed my tools and organized them. That was my “man cave.” […]
Product Highlights from the National Hardware Show
Check out these cool tools and gadgets we discovered on the show floor! The Straight Flush Saw This new handheld circular saw gives workers the ability to make accurate zero-clearance cuts, which reduces the need for the reciprocating saw and many other tools, and eliminates many secondary cutting operations. With its 8.5-in. flush-cut recessed […]
SawStop Jobsite Saw Video Spotlight
Prolong the Shelf Life of Your Power Tools
(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 make your life easier. The challenge, of course, is to keep your power tools working flawlessly for longer periods of time, and, despite the obvious fact that any tool will […]
Choosing Caulks and Sealants
Caulks are used to seal joints for a decorative finish, to seal joints to prevent water intrusion, or both. When it comes to sealing joints in crown molding or weatherproofing windows, choosing the right caulk/sealant product is the first order of business. Selection Silicone sealants have long been the staple for exterior projects where […]
“Wife says it’s gotta go”
Here’s a funny Craiglist ad I stumbled across this weekend. – M. Weber
New Generation
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 during a power outage. With the right generator, you can accomplish all these tasks. Northern Tool + Equipment‘s new Powerhorse product line offers portable 4,000- and 7,000-watt generators engineered for […]
Tool Tip: Backward Blades
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, it’s a smart way to make a smooth cut. This tool tip was inspired by a recent question from an EHT reader: “What’s a good method for cutting aluminum gutter […]