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News & Opinion

Whether it’s cold hard facts or editorials by our professional staff, Pro Tool Reviews tells it like it is. We deliver a steady stream of power tool news for the construction and housing industry. Hopefully, this will keep you abreast of what’s happening in the construction industry. Our industry insights, articles, and editorials cover construction industry topics affecting professional tradesmen and business owners. If you’re in the construction business—no matter if you work on the jobsite or in the office—you need to know what trends and tools are shaping the work you do. Our team delivers both news & opinion to keep you up to speed and ahead of the curve. Because of this, you can be in the know with respect to OSHA regulations, modern construction methods, and therefore any other developments taking place that could affect your work. While our power tool reviews and hand tool reviews let you know what’s hot from the manufacturers. For everything else, you’ll want to stay tuned to our news and opinion editorial coverage.

August 23, 2012 0

Hera Lighting EQ-LED and ER-LED Flat 24V Lights

by Clint DeBoer

Hera Lighting is at the 2012 IWF (International Woodworking Fair) and released a couple new LED lights that we found […]

August 20, 2012 0

Are Li-ion Batteries HazMat Material?

by Clint DeBoer

Are Li-ion batteries HazMat material? In some cases, yes. On May 16, the postal service stopped shipping iPads, Kindles, laptops, and other […]

August 16, 2012 0

DeWalt DCR015 20V MAX Radio Preview

by Clint DeBoer

So we came across this on Facebook today and thought it was high time DeWalt started talking about a 20V […]

August 4, 2012 0

Batman Terrorizes Home Depot Customers

by Clint DeBoer

Hey, I like to be helpful. In fact, when I’m at Home Depot and I see someone there who needs […]

July 28, 2012 0

Stanley Black & Decker Acquires Infastech Fastener Manufacturer

by Clint DeBoer

Big things are afoot in the fastener industry. According to several news reports last week, Stanley Black & Decker Acquires […]

Lowe's to Sell Iris Home Monitoring System

July 26, 2012 0

Lowe’s Iris Home Monitoring System

by Clint DeBoer

Lowe’s is always looking to get into new markets. Now it seems they’re coming after whole home automation and monitoring […]

July 26, 2012 0

SureStep Pro Ladder Stabilizer Preview

by Clint DeBoer

We don’t do a ton of gimmicky things on Pro Tool Reviews, but this product caught out eye in its […]

July 26, 2012 0

Zillow Claims Housing Has Hit 5-year Bottom

by Clint DeBoer

According to a recent report by Zillow, Home values in the United States have finally reached the bottom. Now, our […]

July 24, 2012 0

Exploding Toilet Threat Stopped by Flushmate!

by Clint DeBoer

Nothing worse than sitting on the john, only to have it explode in a fiery ball of waste and water… […]

July 23, 2012 0

Fluke 320 Series True-RMS Clamp Meters

by Clint DeBoer

True-rms measurements and optimized ergonomics make the Fluke 320 Series True-RMS Clamp Meters compelling tools for troubleshooting commercial and residential power issues. […]