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  • A pile of tools and components one might use to do home improvement projects.
    By Joe Hindy 12 days ago

    12 Home Improvement Tools Under $10 Users Say Are Actually Worth Buying

    It's easy to drop a ton of money on high-end tools, but the truth is that you don't have to spend much to cover most home improvement needs very easily.

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  • a person reaching for wire strippers on a tool peg board
    By Jowi Morales 13 days ago

    5 Things Wire Strippers Can Do (Beyond Stripping Wires)

    Wire strippers might seem like niche uni-taskers meant to appeal more to electricians that DIYers and generalist, but they offer more than you might think.

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  • A close-up view of the Snap-on logo on red toolbox
    By Sarah Chaney 13 days ago

    5 Snap-On Tools That Are Actually Worth Buying On A Budget

    Most Snap-on products may be expensive, but some of the brand's high quality tools deliver durability and functionality at budget prices.

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  • A person holstering a Leatherman multitool
    By Joe Hindy 14 days ago

    12 Useful Mini Tools That Every Homeowner Should Have Around The Home

    Mini tools are excellent options for tackling home maintenance and household DIY tasks, making them ideal choices for just about every homeowner.

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  • A Snap-on franchise truck parked on a kerb
    By Rahul Srinivas 16 days ago

    Who Makes Snap-On Sockets And Where Are They Manufactured?

    The company's trucks and vans are a common sight in the US, as their salesmen tour the country, marketing high-end hand tools to garages.

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  • old tools on a bench
    By Daniel Feininger 18 days ago

    The Longest-Lasting Tools I Own Are Older Than Me

    Tough and charming, some old tools will outlive their owners but not their function -- hammering, cutting, and chopping for generations.

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  • A pair of arms holding a plunger over a white background
    By Jordan Wirth 18 days ago

    5 Tools You've Probably Been Using Wrong

    Sure, maybe you could use some practice with the biscuit jointer, but did you know that drain plungers and toilet plungers aren't the same thing?

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  • A workshop and tools
    By Adam Doud 22 days ago

    This DIY Garage Tool Looks Useful, But You Should Just Buy This Instead

    A viral video shows a hack that can turn an ordinary crescent wrench into a tool that can fit any bolt, but there's already a tool that can do that job.

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  • A set of Knipex pliers on a table with blue and yellow electrical wire
    By Rahul Srinivas 23 days ago

    Who Makes Knipex Pliers And Where Are They Manufactured?

    Since 1882, Knipex has made a reputation for itself in the pliers market. The brand mostly manufactures them in Germany, although there are a few exceptions.

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  • A man using a torque wrench to loosen lug nuts on a wheel
    By Joe Hindy 23 days ago

    Every Major Torque Wrench Brand, Ranked Worst To Best

    Even with a tool as simple to use as a torque wrench, there is enough minutiae to warrant a rankings of the top brands. These are SlashGear's recommendations.

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  • A person cuts a leaf off a flower with a pair of pruners
    By Christopher Baggett 24 days ago

    What's The Difference Between A Pruner And A Lopper Branch-Cutting Tool?

    Trying to wrangle the branches and brush around your garden may lead you to finding pruners and loppers, but which cutting tool is right for you?

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  • Craftsman V-Series wrench in man's hand with set in background
    By Nate Williams 1 month ago

    Why Craftsman Is Ditching Its V-Series Tools (And Which Alternatives Are Out There)

    While the Craftsman V-Series tools are a popular line, the well-known company is moving away from it. Here's everything you need to know.

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  • Snap-On Heavy-Duty Reciprocating Air Saw
    By Jack Picone 1 month ago

    5 Tools Snap-On Makes That Ryobi Doesn't

    Trying to decide if you should go all in on Snap-On or Ryobi? Before you make a choice, consider these tools that Snap-On makes with no Ryobi equivelant.

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  • Craftsman logo displayed above tools on Lowe's store shelves
    By Nate Williams 2 months ago

    5 Tools Craftsman Makes That Ryobi Doesn't

    Craftsman is one of the oldest and most well-known brands in tools, but it doesn't have everything you may need, and that's where Ryobi comes in.

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  • Picture displaying a Lowe's store front
    By Patrick Phillips 2 months ago

    5 Hand Tools Worth Buying At Lowe's For Less Than $25

    Whether you are a casual DIYer or a pro, it's always appealing to save on hand tools when you can. Here are five offerings from Lowe's for less than $25.

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  • A Ryobi hedge trimming tool
    By Rahul Srinivas 2 months ago

    Does Ryobi's Warranty Reset If You Get A Replacement Product?

    Ryobi's warranty is incredibly useful if you have a new tool that suffers a catastrophic failure, but do you also get a new warranty if your tool is replaced?

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  • 3-pack of Clorox Wipes on white background
    By Quina Baterna 2 months ago

    Can Clorox Wipes Clean Your Dirty Car Seats?

    Clorox cleaning wipes have many uses around your home and garage, but here's what you'll need to know before using them to clean inside your car.

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  • A man using WD-40 on hand tools
    By Tom Clark 2 months ago

    Is It Safe To Use WD-40 On Rusty Tools?

    WD-40 is often thought of as a must-have inclusion in any toolbox, but can it be used to remove rust safely from your hand tools and power tools?

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  • A Milwaukee Tool socket set in use by a mechanic.
    By Ron King 2 months ago

    Who Makes Milwaukee's Socket Sets? Here's What You Need To Know

    Milwaukee is one of the most prolific tool brands, but if you want to know where it's socket sets are made before you buy them, here's what you should know.

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  • Aeroforce 14-piece ⅜-inch Drive Swivel Magnetic Spark Plug Socket Set
    By Jack Picone 2 months ago

    5 Top-Rated Portable Spark Plug Socket Sets For Your Emergency Road Kit

    It's always a good idea to have an emergency road kit when traveling. If you don't have a portable spark plug socket set, here are the top-rated options.

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  • DYLIFE ratchet screwdriver and case with bits on a white background
    By Quina Baterna 2 months ago

    This Viral Ratchet Screwdriver Might Not Be On Your Radar, But Users Say It Should Be

    Not everything that goes viral is actually helpful, but this ratchet screwdriver looks like it may be an execption to that. But is it really a good tool?

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  • The Zero Degree ratchet is the subject of WB Tool News' review.
    By Ron King 2 months ago

    Is The Zero Degree Gearless Ratchet At Home Depot Worth It? Here's What Users Say

    Home Depot is offering a Zero Degree Gearless Ratchet that has proven to be a fairly popular item, but is is impressing the users who get one?

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  • Wera Joker ratcheting wrench on a nut
    By Shane O'Neill 2 months ago

    What That Notch On The End Of A Wrench Handle Is Actually For

    Some wrenches will have a notch, which may seem like a superfluous detail. But it's actually quite a useful addition, at least for some tasks.

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  • DeWalt branded sockets stored inside a ToughSystem branded tray
    By Rahul Srinivas 2 months ago

    Who Makes DeWalt's Socket Sets And Where Are They Manufactured?

    DeWalt stands out as one of the most popular tool brands available on the market, but where are the company's socket sets actually manufactured?

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  • The Husky Master Socket Set
    By Tom Clark 2 months ago

    Who Makes Husky's Socket Sets & Where Are They Manufactured?

    Husky, a Home Depot tool brand, used to advertise many of its products as being "Made in the USA." That doesn't appear to be the case for its sockets anymore.

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  • Daytona 3 ton floor jack from Harbor Freight
    By Tom Clark 2 months ago

    How Does 'Rapid Pump' Work On Harbor Freight Daytona Floor Jacks?

    Some Harbor Freight Daytona floor jacks come with a feature called 'Rapid Pump,' which does as the name suggests and helps you lift loads more quickly.

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  • Using a long torque wrench to apply heavy torque to a bolt.
    By Ron King 2 months ago

    Why Using A Torque Wrench As A Breaker Bar Could Be A Bad Idea

    Your torque wrench may look like an appealing option when you're really struggling with a stuck bolt, but where's why you really need a breaker bar.

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