Who Owns Menards And How Did The Company Get Started?
If you live in the American Midwest, Menards is likely a household name for you. Here's how Menards rose to prominence, including the person who started it all.
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What Makes Harbor Freight's ICON Knife So Special? Here's What Owners Have To Say
Harbor Freight sells an ICON knife that most owners love. It's gaining a reputation as a more affordable take on a premium-style pocket knife.
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What Type Of End Grain Is Best For Woodworking Projects And Why Does It Matter?
The most important part of any woodworking project won't be your saw or your drill, but the wood you choose. Here's what you should know about end grains.
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Buying Saw Blades? Here's What TPI Means And Why It's Important
TPI is important to consider when buying saw blades if you want to avoid unnecessary damage to your tools or materials, but what does the acronym actually mean?
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Is The Bauer Pole Saw Any Good? Here's What Users Say
If you're in the market for a pole saw to help with trimming the trees around your house, the Bauer one may fit the bill. Here's what owners think.
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5 Of The Best Stihl Chainsaws For Different Types Of Users
Need a chainsaw but don't know which one? Requirements vary. Make an informed choice with our user-specific breakdown of Stihl's dynamic, high quality catalog.
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5 Of The Best String Trimmers You Can Buy In 2025
String trimmers are invaluable tools in gardens large and small -- and finicky gas engines are no longer a necessity. Here are our recommendations for 2025.
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Here's When You Can Get Milwaukee's New High-Power Packout Light (And How Much It Costs)
There's perhaps nothing more dangerous than working in an environment that isn't lit properly, and Milwaukee's new flood light aims to help with that.
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5 Unnecessary Ryobi Products You Might Want To Buy Anyway
Everyone hates wasting money on tools they never use, or at least that's what they say, but what about fun-looking gadgets you already know you don't need?
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Do All Lawn Mowers Use The Same Spark Plugs? What To Know Before You Buy
Without a spark plug, your gas-powered lawn mower won't work. When it's time to replace, does it matter what type you buy? Here's what you need to know.
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Why Are Bauer Tools So Affordable?
Bauer Tools offers similar products to other tool manufacturers, but at much lower prices. How is the company able to do this without a huge hit to quality?
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Where Are DeWalt Power Tools Made, And Who Owns The Company Today?
DeWalt is known for producing some of the best power tools on the market. But where they're manufactured and who owns the company today may surprise you.
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Harbor Freight Has A New Icon Socket Set, But People Aren't Happy
Harbor Freight usually offers great tools at affordable prices, but customers are second-guessing a new socket set by Icon not only for price but also function.
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Does Home Depot Rent Handheld Power Tools? Here's What You Should Know
Need a tool for an afternoon, or aren't sure if it's the right fit for your collection? Home Depot will let you rent tools, which may be the solution you need.
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Your Milwaukee Packout Set-Up Can Be Even More Organized With This New System
Is your tool box a disorganized mess? Milwaukee is hoping to remedy that with the introduction of a brand-new Packout system, the Packout Rack Kit.
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What Are The Slots In The Base Of A Drill Press For?
If you've ever used a drill press, you've likely noticed a series of slots in the base. Those are actually an important part of safely using the tool.
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Can You Use DeWalt's PowerStack Batteries With Flexvolt Tools?
Wondering if PowerStack batteries work in FlexVolt tools? They don’t; PowerStack only fits 20V tools, while FlexVolt gear needs FlexVolt batteries. Learn more
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Ryobi Battery Adapters: What Are They & How Exactly Do They Work?
Battery adapters allow you to use power tools with batteries from another brand, and some can even step down voltage or have other advanced features.
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Did DeWalt Discontinue Its Gyroscopic Screwdriver? Here's What We Know
DeWalt has confirmed that its much-loved 8V gyroscopic screwdriver has been discontinued, however there are several possible replacement available to buy.
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Do New Lawn Mower Blades Come Sharpened? What To Know Before You Buy
Buying new lawn mower blades? Find out if they come pre-sharpened and what you should do before installing them.
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Can You Charge A 60V DeWalt Battery On A 20V Charger?
Keeping track of batteries and chargers can be a pain, and it may be tempting to charge a 60V DeWalt battery on a 20V charger. But does it actually work?
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Is It Safe To Leave Your DeWalt Batteries On The Charger At All Times?
There are many myths about tool batteries, but each brand, including DeWalt, has its own rules and regulations.
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Can You Use Ryobi's 40V Batteries In Your 18V Tools?
While using a 40v Ryobi battery in an 18v tool might seem like it's potentially possible, messing around with electricity is bad news. Can you make it work?
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4 Milwaukee Tools You Can Attach To Your Tool Belt
A work bench or toolshed is one thing, but there are only so many Milwaukee tools that you can fit on your belt — these are some good options.
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Can You Use DeWalt Batteries On Milwaukee Tools?
If you've got DeWalt batteries and a set of Milwaukee tools that are sorely in need of power, here's what you need to do to combine them to finish your project.
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Can You Use Milwaukee Batteries On Bauer Tools?
If you've got Milwaukee and Bauer tools and/or batteries, you may think you can mix and match. Unfortunately, it's a little more complicated than that.
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Can You Use Ridgid Batteries On Milwaukee Tools?
You may not be totally out of luck if you have Ridgid batteries but Milwaukee tools on hand. Here's why.
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