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Have you never noticed black cables running across the road while you were driving around town? These are actually an important tool in road planning.
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Lawn striping is a classy look for your lawn and Ryobi makes an attachment for its lawnmowers that can help you get that effect. Here's how it works.
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Got Bosch batteries and wondering if they’ll work with your DeWalt tools? There’s more to it than just voltage and fitting. Here’s what to know.
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If you're out on the open sea, you could potentially be miles for help. Thankfully, your ship should be equipped with a GMDSS. Here's how it works.
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If you are in the Ryobi ecosystem, you have a multitude of options for charging devices, but should you get a power source, power station, or generator?
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If a biker points their thumb at their helmet, they’re not pointing at gear. It's a part of common motorcycle group riding hand signals. Here's what it means.
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Thinking of running your Dyson on a DeWalt battery? It’s possible with a third-party adapter, but there are safety and warranty risks to know first.
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If you don't have a battery for your Ryobi power tool, will a third-party one do the trick? Here's why you might want to avoid using the Milwaukee brand.
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While it might seem like the PlayStation Portal would allow two people to play games on your PSN account at the same time, it doesn't quite work that way.
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Ryobi's 18V 2Ah battery can be used with many different tools, but its relatively low amp-hour rating makes it best suited for certain ones.
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While it might make sense to wait until a DeWalt power tool battery is completely empty before recharging, this is actually a bad idea and could damage it.
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Liberty ships were essential parts of our response to World War II. Here what mission they accomplished, and why they were so important to our war effort.
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Shortly before the iconic Ford Model T, there was the Oldsmobile Runabout, also known as the Oldsmobile Model R. Why was it also called the "Curved Dash?"
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Ape hanger is an admittedly interesting term and evokes a rather unique image, but it's a prominent piece of equipment for some motorcycle riders.
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Instead of buying a whole new set of tool batteries for a different brand, it would be convenient to use DeWalt batteries in Hercules tools. Is it possible?
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Northern Tool's line of Klutch power tools are popular enough, but can you use their batteries with your existing DeWalt power tools collection?
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Be it a pressure washer or a log splitter, small engines need a special repair service. Here's how to get yours fixed at Northern Tool.
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If you're picking out a chainsaw to help tame your unruly yard, you'll be faced with the choice of top handle or rear handle. But which is right for you?
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If you're considering DeWalt's cordless snow shovel to help clear the snow from your driveway or sidewalks, owners are cautioning that it's not worth your time.
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If you're in the middle of an job, it can be tempting to push through and drain a Makita tool's battery completely before recharging, but it can be harmful.
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If you're looking to keep something cold, a portable cooler and an ice chest both serve very similar purposes, so what exactly sets one apart from the other?
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Trying to use a Dewalt ToughSystem with your Milwaukee Packout won't work under normal circumstances. Fortunately, a third-party adapter can help.
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Metabo may not be the first name you think of when it comes to power tools, but the company's Multivolt Power Tool Battery may change your mind.
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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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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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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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When towing a trailer, swaying can quickly snowball into a huge problem for you and your load. Fortunately, there are some basic things you can do to stop it.
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