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Buying Guides

Our power tool buying guides let you research, shop and compare products. You can see our recommendations for the best power tools or even check out our tool shootouts. That’s where we compare dozens of the latest and greatest power tools, hand tools, and pneumatic air tools. We also rate and provide recommendations for hot products in our tool gift guides. We’re frequently asked the question: Which tool should I buy? We’ve assembled some tool buying guides, gift guides, and helpful tool comparison grids to make the process of choosing the best tool an easier one. Check out the tool guides below, and learn which tools present the most torque, the highest cutting or driving speeds, and the best values in the industry. For those interested in understanding who provides the best value, performance, and features, our power tool buying guides are the perfect place to start.

Best OSHA-Compliant Dust Extractor Shootout

May 25, 2021 0

CFM vs Water Lift on Dust Extractors

by Kenny Koehler

In our recent best dust extractor head-to-head among OSHA-compliant models, two numbers were of great importance to us: CFM and […]

May 21, 2021 0

How to Choose a Ceiling Fan for Your Room

by Clint DeBoer

Once you decide you need a ceiling fan, the next step involves selecting a fan that fits your room and your needs. […]

Stiletto Titanium Poly Fiberglass Hammer - Titanium Heads

May 20, 2021 0

Titanium Hammers vs Steel Hammers Compared

by Thomas Gaige

If you swing. a hammer for a living, you know the titanium hammers vs steel hammers debate. It’s likely you’ve […]

May 19, 2021 0

5 Reasons to Buy a Vinyl Front Door (uPVC)

by Clint DeBoer

Traditionally, you could buy doors made from wood, steel, or fiberglass. Each had its strengths and weaknesses. Recently, vinyl (uPVC) […]

DeWalt 20V Max XR Impact Driver Review DCF845

May 13, 2021 0

How Much Torque Do You Need on an Impact Driver?

by Kenny Koehler

How Much Torque Do You Need on an Impact Driver? More Is Always Better, Right? With today’s generation of power […]

May 11, 2021 0

What Dust Extractor Bag Do I Need? A Pro’s Guide

by Kenny Koehler

So you decided on a portable dust extractor but now comes the question of what bag, if any, you should […]

May 5, 2021 0

Greenworks Pressure Washer | What to Know Before You Buy

by Kenny Koehler

Our Expert Reviewers Make Buying a Greenworks Pressure Washer Easier Specializing in electric models, Greenworks pressure washers cover a wide […]

May 4, 2021 0

Extension Cord Size Chart – Understanding Wire Gauge and Amps

by Clint DeBoer

After searching the Internet recently, we realized people needed a definitive extension cord size chart. Understanding wire gauge proves difficult […]