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Even Fans Admit Harbor Freight Offers No Great Substitute For This Walmart Tool

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Harbor Freight always has the hookups when it comes to affordable, high quality tools. How do some of Walmart's most recent tools fare against them?

11 Niche Ryobi Tools You Probably Shouldn't Waste Your Money On

staff@slashgear.com (Cassidy Ward) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Ryobi makes a lot of tools. It's no surprise that some of them are so niche, you should probably ignore them.

12 Home Depot Tools Beginners Should Steer Clear Of

staff@slashgear.com (Jorge Aguilar) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Home Depot can be a dazzling place for new prospective tool shoppers, but high power ratings and long feature lists don't necessarily mean "beginner-friendly."

5 Cordless Drills That Outshine DeWalt's In Price And Quality

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Feininger) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

These cordless drills outperform DeWalt where it counts, tackling tough jobs with ease while offering better value and practical features that hold up.

These Are The Best Tools To Use When Drilling Into Concrete

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Concrete isn't like other materials. Getting through it takes more than brute force. Discover what makes the difference before you start your next project.

5 Cool Table Saw Accessories At Harbor Freight You Didn't Know Existed

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000

If you're looking for accessories for your table saw but don't want to hurt your wallet, these Harbor Freight finds might do just the trick.

5 Cool Circular Saw Accessories At Lowe's You Didn't Know Existed

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Sometimes the accessories you use with a circular saw can make a bigger difference than the brand of the saw itself. These Lowe's finds are great for that.

The Highly-Rated Ego Combo Kit At Lowe's That Can Help Keep Your Yard In Shape

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

If you do your own yard work, an Ego rechargeable combo kit available at Lowe's might be a good option if you want well-reviewed yard tools.

The Ryobi Power Tool That Can Stop Your Driveway From Cracking – If You Use It Regularly

staff@slashgear.com (Philip Kambutu) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Keeping your driveway clean and looking nice is the key to keeping it from cracking a deteriorating. This tool will help you do exactly that.

$279 Milwaukee Chainsaw VS $70 Alternative: How Does The Cheaper Tool Compare?

staff@slashgear.com (Ron King) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Can a low-cost chainsaw really challenge Milwaukee's popular Hatchet? This YouTuber compared speed, power, and weight, and revealed a few surprises.

5 Power Tools You Should Never Try To Use Indoors

staff@slashgear.com (Sarah Chaney) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000

These power tools are no-go indoors because of dangerous fumes, deafening volume, flying debris, and destructive power that can cause serious damage and injury.

13 Useful Things You Can Do With Your Rotary Tool

staff@slashgear.com (Gozie Ibekwe) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to owning power tools, and the amount of useful things you can do with a rotary tool makes it a must-own.

5 Cheaper Impact Drivers That Outperform Milwaukee

staff@slashgear.com (Jack Picone) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Milwaukee is one of the leading names in impact drivers, but there are cheaper products out there that can rival and even beat Milwaukee's offerings.

12 Home Improvement Tools Under $75 That Are Actually Worth Buying

staff@slashgear.com (Sarah Chaney) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Upgrade your kit with these DIY tools that offer real value, dependable performance, and practical features for homeowners and weekend renovators.

7 Makita Gardening Tools You Probably Didn't Realize Existed

staff@slashgear.com (Jack Picone) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0000

You may know Makita for drills, chainsaws, and weed whackers, but the Japanese firm also makes cordless augers, motorized wheelbarrows, and other unorthdox tools.

Are Mini Leaf Blowers ACTUALLY Worth It?

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Leaf blowers are extremely handy, but also pretty large for those with limited space, so we wanted to find out if mini leaf blowers are worth it.

Harbor Freight's New 3-Inch Polisher Could Be The Budget Auto Detailing Upgrade You Need

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Car detailing can be a time-consuming, and arduous process, but the right tool can give great results while saving you time and effort.

Buyers Say This Portable Power Station From Home Depot Isn't Worth Its High Price

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0000

The portable power station costs a staggering $2,499 at Home Depot, but reviewers warn it completely fails to deliver on its heavy-duty promises for the price.

5 Cordless Drills That Outshine Milwaukee's In Price And Quality

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Feininger) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Milwaukee is arguably the gold standard for power tools, but there are plenty of cordless drill offerings that can compete quite successfully against the brand.

5 Ryobi Tools That Make Their Smallest 18V Batteries Seem Practical

staff@slashgear.com (Gozie Ibekwe) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Lots of Ryobi toolkits come with these tiny 1.5 Ah batteries, but are they any good? Yes, if you're using the right tools.