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 lucky journalists. Putting together a NASCAR motor with Chad Knaus, Ron Malec and Danny Emerick overseeing your
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Kobalt Tools Goes Extreme with Its Makeover
(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 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 […]
Bosch Adds Line of Stop Bits to Its Masonry Bit Collection
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
Aerate Your Lawn For Healthier Grass
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 […]
Gardening with Older Parents and the Elderly
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 trees. Now that dad is gone and my mom blew past 80 a year ago, my role has changed. I plant trees. I plant trees that my dad would love. […]
Basement Bath, Demolition and Prep Work Before Rough-In
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 time with an eye towards remodeling was more than a little overwhelming. Years of just being a corner that was not used in the basement led
First Cordless Tiller Quietly Getting the Job Done, the Husqvarna TB 1000
There are many different reasons to consider purchasing Husqvarna’s TB 1000 Cordless Tiller. For some gardeners, there is the green element, it uses no fuel other than battery power. For others, its the beauty of not having to go through the headaches of starting
Metabo SB-18LTX is Extreme How-To’s Tool of the Week
If you haven’t had the pleasure of getting your hands on a Metabo power tool, you really should. Of course, that being said, after seeing what you have been missing it will be hard to settle for less. Like many of you, some of our tools pull double duty, drills used as drivers and drivers […]
Serious Demolition Calls for Extreme Measures,EzeBreak System with Video.
Some time ago, I wrote about my favorite demolition tools. There is the Bosch Brute for things needing jack hammered, or even an Ingersoll-Rand coupled with a Sullair compressor. For smaller demos, my Hilti 905 will handle all of this. But let’s say an 18,000 pound meteorite has mysteriously appeared in your front yard, do not […]
Stihl HSA-65 36 Volt Cordless Hedge Trimmer is Our Tool of the Day
We have seen many cordless outdoor products, mostly string trimmers and some hedge clippers. It doesn’t even feel right comparing the Stihl HSA-65 to any of those prior experiences, so we won’t. But if you have a stack of non-working trimmers and other cordless outdoor products, put those reservations aside when you think about Stihl’s […]