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LevelSafe Pro: Auto Ladder Leveler
No Position Limitations: The ladder levelers lock in when set on the ground and reset when lifted up. Side levers allow micro-adjustments once the ladder is against a wall.
How to Organize a Workshop for Optimal Efficiency
Finish carpenter Casey Knips built himself a workshop in his home’s garage. He began the shop organization process by creating a digital model of his ideal shop. This then allowed him to move his tools and materials into place immediately rather than figuring out their placement through trial and error. This shop has all the essential tools and machines for Knips’s carpentry work, adequate storage space for lumber and clamps, and a dust collection system that includes an articulating boom arm.
Tool Test: Compact Line Lasers
In this tool test, carpenter Aaron Miiller evaluates a variety of green line lasers to determine their brightness, accuracy, durability, and usability on job sites. The lasers were assessed based on their performance at various distances, their ease of use, and the quality of their protective cases.
What's the Best Green Line Laser?
We found the brightest, best-performing green laser in a head-to-head test of eight popular models. In this tool test, carpenter Aaron Miiller evaluates a variety of green line lasers to determine their brightness, accuracy, durability, and usability on job sites. The lasers were assessed based on their performance at various distances, their ease of use, and the quality of their protective cases.
Check Out DeWalt's New 20v Cordless Framing Nailer
"The biggest improvement over previous models is that the new flywheel design eliminates ramp-up time between shots in rapid sequential (bump) mode. In addition to improved recovery time, the tool’s ability to sink nails to the proper depth consistently is quite impressive."
The Graco PowerFill 3.5 Pro Series Mud Pump
The back-saving cordless mud pump from Graco can be programmed to dispense an exact amount of compound to fit the tool you're using.
Linoleum Planks are Slim and Sturdy
Despite its thin profile (typically under 0.1 in.), linoleum is exceptionally durable and water-resistant, making it an ideal flooring for kitchens and bathrooms.
Linoleum Planks and Tiles
Despite its thin profile (typically under 0.1 in.), linoleum is exceptionally durable and water-resistant, making it an ideal flooring for kitchens and bathrooms.
See Air Leaks in Hard-to-Reach Places
This compact, simple-to-use infrared device allows users to quickly and accurately see where heat is escaping or entering in real time.
Linoleum Interlocking Planks
The only linoleum click-together product currently available in the United States is Marmoleum Cinch Loc Seal, which—unlike sheets and tile—has a layer of Marmoleum on top of fiberboard and cork. It is the only product that does not require adhesive; boards slot together using a tongue-and-groove locking system, making them simple to install.
Cordless Track Saws Tool Test
Track saws are game-changing tools, and the cordless models only up this convenience, according to builder Jeremy Kassel. In this tool test, he finds the best cordless track saws by comparing eight cordless models, testing their cut quality and power, their smoothness and accuracy when beveling, and their ability to create long, tapered shims.
Smart Truck Storage
Swing Case toolboxes save space by tucking into that wasted space behind the wheel well, and then swing out for easy access.
Take Charge of Electric Vehicle Charging
Learn the different levels of electric vehicle charging. For most homeowners who own an EV, Level 2 charging will be the most accessible amount of power, but there are a number of installation considerations and EV charging features to keep in mind when selecting a Level 2 EV charger.
Hard-Hat Hearing Protection
These Bluetooth-enabled helmet muffs and add-on boom mic offer job-site convenience to anyone who works near loud equipment and has to wear a helmet on a regular basis.
Personal Safety Gear for Tiling
Wear a few inexpensive safety accessories to protect your eyes, ears, lungs, and hands during the various phases of tiling.