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Everything You Need to Know about Electric Generators

November 15, 2016 by Jake Thomas

(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 […]

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: DIY, electric generator, generator, Home Improvement Projects, portable generator, standby generator, Tools

Yardmax Full-beam Gas Log Splitter

September 14, 2016 by Jake Thomas

Check out this video where the EHT staff tests the new Yardmax Log Splitter.

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: briggs stratton, full beam, gas, log splitter, split logs, yardmax

Top 6 Tools You Need To Get Your Woodworking Shop Started

July 11, 2016 by Jake Thomas

(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.” […]

Filed Under: Tools, Woodwork Tagged With: carpentry, DIY, hobby, Home Improvement Projects, shop, Tools, wood, woodwork, workshop

Product Highlights from the National Hardware Show

May 9, 2016 by Jake Thomas

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 […]

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: DIY, gadgets, National Hardware Show, new products, Tools

SawStop Jobsite Saw Video Spotlight

October 15, 2015 by Jake Thomas

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: cool tool, DIY, Extreme How-To, jobsite, sawstop, sliderblog, table saw, Tool News, Tools

Prolong the Shelf Life of Your Power Tools

October 12, 2015 by Jake Thomas

(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 […]

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: bits, blades, drill, maintenance

Choosing Caulks and Sealants

April 7, 2015 by Jake Thomas

  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 […]

Filed Under: Tools, Weekend Projects, Windows & Doors Tagged With: caulk, sealant

“Wife says it’s gotta go”

September 29, 2014 by Jake Thomas

Here’s a funny Craiglist ad I stumbled across this weekend. – M. Weber

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: safety, skilsaw

New Generation

August 26, 2014 by Jake Thomas

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 […]

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: generator maintenance, generators, northern tool + equipment, powerhorse generator

Tool Tip: Backward Blades

June 3, 2014 by Jake Thomas

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 […]

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: backward blade, circular saw, cut gutter, cut laminate, cut vinyl siding, saw blade, table saw, tool tip

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