Jake Roberts

It used to be when you needed a new power tool, you’d simply head down to the local hardware store and have a look around – probably chat with the clerk a bit about this or that, ask some questions, and then pick out what you wanted; what they had in stock was what was

It can be awfully frustrating trying to decide on a tool brand when in the market for new tools. You can read article after article, sift through hundreds or even thousands of comments on dozens of DIY forums, and at the end of it all, still not come to a proper conclusion. Fortunately, we’ve been

Ridgid has recently come out with their new line of Gen5X brushless cordless tools that are priced pretty darn similar to Milwaukee’s renowned M18 Fuel lineup. That’s a pretty bold move; if you’re going to price your tools similar to Milwaukee, they had darn well better be able to perform. Historically, Ridgid has always been

Which is better – Milwaukee or Makita? Good question. In the world of power tools, they’re two of the heavyweights. Milwaukee, especially, in the past decade or so has really come to be regarded as the absolute best of the best; if you want to have an impressive tool collection, make your friends jealous, and

DeWalt and Bosch are definitely two of the best names in the industry. Both have been around for many years and are highly trusted by DIYers, woodworkers, home-builders and other professionals. Choosing between them can be a difficult task. Hopefully, between taking a look at the two brands’ history and comparing tool kits each currently