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    The 18 Volt Dewalt Cordless Drill Design Delivers 410 Unit Watts

    May 9th, 2020

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    Whether it is routine maintenance around the home or a home upgrade, repairs and changes around the house require the right tools to be accomplished in a timely manner. While many people build their tool kit around essentials like a hammer and screwdriver, there is no need to do so much of the work manually. A DEWALT Cordless Compact Drill/Driver is the perfect companion for your home repair projects, ensuring that work is completed quickly and effectively. The Dewalt Cordless Drill and driver from is capable of tackling all your tough fastening and driving needs. This compact drill and driver offers a host of high-performance features.

    The drill includes a frameless motor, dual-range, variable-speed control; and a comfortable grip. All of these features provide you the power you need in a compact package. Other features include lightweight design, at just 4.8 lbs, an LED light to illuminate your work area, and a cordless battery-powered motor. The set comes with a Ni-Cad charger, two 18-volt Ni-Cad batteries, and kit box. There are few drill/driver sets on the market to rival this one from DEWALT, but that does not mean it is without equal. Further research should be conducted by those interested in acquiring this kit to ensure it meets all their needs. Although the majority of online reviewers gave the DEWALT battery cordless dril high marks, there were several reviewers who all pointed out similar weaknesses in the Dewalt. The main drawback many saw was the use of a Ni-cad battery instead of the Lithium ion battery used by many competitors.

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    The Karcher Power Washer Gets Your Cleaning Projects Done Quickly

    April 27th, 2020

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    Do-it-yourselfers everywhere are always on the lookout for a good tool to help them complete their tasks around the house. For those that take particular pride in maintaining their home through their own hard work need all the right tools to accomplish the job. One of the best tools to have is a strong power washer to clean decks, driveways, and the side of the house. With the proper attachments, a power washer can also help prepare the outside of the house to be repainted or even making washing the car easier. Those looking for a great pressure washer tool should consider the Karcher Power Washer.

    The electric power washer from Karcher is the perfect example of power and portability in a compact size. Weighing in at just 13 lbs, the Karcher Electric Pressure Washer comes with a 35ft power cord and a 20ft hose. Attachments for the unit include a power spray wand with variable spray settings and separate DirtBlaster spray wand. The Karcher’s system even includes a siphon tube that automatically adds the proper amount of soap for easy cleaning. Pressure washers are a dime a dozen, and setting yourself apart from the opposition can be difficult to do. The Karcher has the upper hand of being much more portable than the majority of the competition, and is much more reasonably priced as well. Users do have to sacrifice power however as the Karcher delivers 1,550 PSI compared to the average 1800 PSI of many other models. Online reviewers were less than impressed with the Karcher Pressure Washer, with many of them finding major faults with the unit.

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    A Swiss Army Pocket Knife Even MacGyver Would Be Proud Of

    April 9th, 2020

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    Future MacGyver’s recognize there’s a practical wisdom in always carrying around a pocket knife. And for the versatility and simplicity it’s hard to beat the Victorinox Swiss Army pocket knife. This little guy measures in at 2 1/4 inches and has a glossy, trim case that has the timeless solid colored housing that you’ve come to expect from Swiss Army. On the side is the recognizable, respected Victorinox logo. But what’s going on inside? This pocket knife contains the classic Swiss Army toolset, which includes a small, yet sharp blade for cutting, tweezers, pair of mini scissors, handy nail file with a screwdriver tip, a toothpick and a proper key ring.

    Victorinox is known for it’s high level of standards and from reports this unit is no different. Each individual tool has been tested and hardened in a different way to withstand the abuse it’s designated to take. Remember, it comes with a life time warranty. If the blade ever sticks a bit, just remember to burst a bit of WD40 on the blade every year or so and it’s good to go. Even city slickers will agree that you’ll find a multitude of uses for this 7 function pocket sized knife. Don’t leave home without it!

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    LED Magnifying Lamp with Third Hand -Solder at home with ease!

    March 5th, 2020

    LED Magnifying Lamp with Third Hand offers 2x and 4x magnification, LED lighting, a third hand and a gooseneck holder to make this the perfect LED Magnifying Lamp. To make the product even better it also contains a spindle for brazing solder and the holder for the soldering iron. The handy assistant clamp, known as […]

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    Luster Leaf Soil Moisture Meter Helps Maintain Correct Moisture Levels

    February 3rd, 2020

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    Green thumbs and experts alike have come home from work one day only to find their favorite plants brown and dead in the corner of their living room or garden. Ensuring that plants get the right amounts of water at the right times can be difficult, after all your plants can’t talk to you and tell you they have had enough water, or too much water. Now it is simple to make sure your plants are properly watered with the help of the Luster Leaf Rapitest Soil Moisture Meter. The soil moisture meter features a separate display and gauge system with a flexible cord on the moisture probe. The soil moisture detector provides accurate, easy to read results.

    The Leaf Luster meter separate construction allows individuals to measure not only potted plants and soil beds, but hanging basket plants as well. The soil moisture sensor set includes a chart to help determine how much water plants need to prevent overwatering. Other soil moisture readers exist on the marketplace, offering varying features in comparison to the Leaf Luster. While some are bulkier, others offer the same portability as this model in a different design package. Although the majority of online reviewers gave the Luster Leaf garden moisture meter good marks, a significant number of reviewers were thoroughly disheartened with their unit. The biggest complaint from dissenters was that the meter never gave accurate readings, often reading “dry” in almost any soil environment. This soil moisture tester appears to be a great tool in concept, but in practice the tool seems to have several defects. The fact that this tool is less expensive than other models seems to be reflected in its performance.

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    Sonin Wood Moisture Meter Tests Hard Or Soft Wood Accurately

    September 19th, 2019

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    Water may be the greatest source of life on planet Earth, but it can be the most destructive force on the planet as well. Aside from the obvious hazards posed by water during natural disasters, water can cause extreme damage and pose health risks when it seeps into structures such as offices and homes. Unfortunately, water damage is not always easy to see so we need tools like the Sonin Moisture Test Meter. The moisture testing meter from Sonin is the perfect tool for testing a variety of surfaces from wood and plaster, to carpet and more. This wood moisture meter features a separate contact probe at the end of a 3-foot long coiled cable.

    This make the Sonin moisture meter making it easy to test hard to reach nooks and crannies. Other moisture testing meters exist on the marketplace, but few of them offer the separate probe making them difficult to use in a variety of situations. Even fewer models offer the water alarm that this model has, alerting users immediately to the presence of water. Online reviewers were unanimous in their approval of the Sonin wood moisture meter. All reviewers reported great feedback on the meter, and many of them raved about the separate contact probe and coiled cable system. Users were impressed the units ability to find pockets of moisture and water, both big and small. If you are a weekend do-it-yourselfer about to begin a big remodel or looking for the source of a leak inside your home, the Sonin Moisture Test Meter is the perfect tool to begin your job with.

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    Ramset Hammer Shot 0.22 Caliber Single Shot -Do it right the first time

    August 16th, 2019

    Ramset Hammer Shot 0.22 Caliber Single Shot Tool is a hammer-actuated tool utilizing 0.22 caliber loads. This tool is for small DIY projects such as: fastening two by fours and furring strips to concrete in basements or room additions. This is a hammer actuated tool with a barrel design that allows for easy horizontal and […]

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    A Standby Generator Provides Your Home With A Reliable Back Up Plan

    May 21st, 2019

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    We’ve all found ourselves lost in the dark at some point in our life, hunkered down inside our home during a storm when we suddenly experience a power outage. Power outages are at times unavoidable, but there are measures that can be taken to combat these instances. Purchasing the Generac Guardian Series Standby Generator will provide your home with a reliable back up plan in the event of a power outage during a storm or other natural disaster. The standby generator comes complete with an aluminum housing component and can run with little to no effort on behalf of the owner. That includes an automatic start function and no extension cords.

    The Generac Standby Generator is on 24/7, ready to take over the responsibility of powering your house in the event of a power outage. The Generac generator can put out 20,000 watts of power and runs on liquid propane or natural gas lines already connected to the home. A 200 amp transfer switch automatically powers up the generator when the power goes out, and best of all the unit is environmentally friendly and CARB compliant. Other standby home generators are available on the market, even some from the same company as this model. Many of them have similar features; with the biggest different between models offered is the amount of watts that can be generated. Online reviews are not plentiful on this product, but those who have reviewed it had good things to say.

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