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Otterbox Defender with ION Intelligence If you’ve never been to the Consumer Electronics Show, it’s hard to imagine just how large it is and how much ground a person needs to cover in a day just to see half of what’s on display. A lot of those displays have something to do with cell phones

Ryobi Tek4 Inspection Scope Review Inspection scopes used to be found in only high-end shops and tool bags. These days, the price has dropped to the point where it doesn’t make sense not to have one. Ryobi’s Tek4 Inspection Scope is a perfect example of top-notch electronics at a low price – and it fits

Eton Weather Radio FRX3 – CES 2013 Weather is unpredictable. That is an understatement and the main reason it’s a good idea to have at least one (if not several) weather radios in your shop, home, or office. At the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, we had the chance to look at Eton’s

Partnership with Hardwood Forestry Fund Supports Planting Projects on Public Land MEDINA, MN (April 18, 2013) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is continuing its Earth Day partnership with the Hardwood Forestry Fund (HFF) by contributing proceeds to help fund the planting of 16,600 seedlings in two separate tree planting projects for 2013. The first is

Spring Maintenance: Change Your Refrigerator Filter: Most modern refrigerators offer options for ice or water (or both) in the door or at least an ice maker in the freezer.   And to ensure you have the best tasting ice and water possible, there is a filter built right into the refrigerator.  These filters need to be

DeWalt Radar Scanner – DCT418 Preview It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it, right? We got a first-hand look at some of DeWalt’s newest tools and accessories during their Media Tool Preview. The DeWalt Radar Scanner model DCT418 is a hand held miracle. OK, maybe miracle isn’t the right word, but it

Here’s a Gift Idea Any Mom Will Love! MT. PROSPECT, ILL.  – Opening a bottle of wine just got a whole lot easier and more fun with SKIL Power Tools. The iXO Vivo™ Power Corkscrew (model # 2354-10) is a unique twist on the popular SKIL iXO Cordless Screwdriver. The iXO Vivo combines the versatility

As I guy, I really am not fond of pink tools or anything that might look close to a pink tool.  I also have never really thought about putting stickers or other “bling” on my tools.  I think they’re pretty just as they are.  But as a general rule, I do like breasts (it’s a

SOG Paratool brings 14 tools to your pocket When you think about multi-tools, the word “Leatherman” most likely comes to mind.  After all, it’s sort of like the word “Kleenex” is to tissue , or “Velcro” is to hook and loop (who knew the other brands were called hook and loop tape?).  But there are