7+ hour, 53+ min ago (575+ words) As an engineer, Bob worked on everything from auto parts to oil rigs. The carpentry business that followed was hugely enjoyable but not particularly lucrative, so he supported his passion with consultancy work. Harbor Freight Vs. Milwaukee: Which Impact Wrench Comes Out On Top? We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a bunch of different wrenches that homeowners should have, and it's useful to understand what each type does best. The impact wrench is a good example. Any time you've got a nut or bolt that needs a lot of torque (twisting force) to loosen or tighten it, an impact wrench is the tool for the job. Many people come across them at the tire center. It's the tool that is used on lug nuts. They are also found in engineering shops and on construction sites....

1+ day, 33+ min ago (253+ words) Maeve Browne is a freelance journalist and copywriter from Savannah, GA. She was the first full-time staff writer at Narcity USA, where she wrote articles about coastal aesthetics and the housing market. 17 Harbor Freight Tools Under $50 That Are Worth Buying Since 1977, loyal customers have turned to Harbor Freight for affordable tools and reliable DIY essentials. Its reputation for affordability makes it a popular destination for customers to stock up on all their hardware needs. By working directly with manufacturers, the retail giant manages to keep a wide variety of stock at generally low prices. This lack of a middleman is one of the reasons why tools at Harbor Freight are cheaper than their competitors. Harbor Freight even manufactures its own tools under the brand name Pittsburgh to ensure quality and affordable pricing on products sold exclusively at its locations. Some…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (477+ words) As an engineer, Bob worked on everything from auto parts to oil rigs. The carpentry business that followed was hugely enjoyable but not particularly lucrative, so he supported his passion with consultancy work. The Top-Rated Harbor Freight Tool Users Recommend For Home Projects If you're looking to build a set of tools for DIY tasks around the house and yard, Harbor Freight offers an extensive collection at highly competitive prices. First choice for many people and top of the list of must-buy power tools for first-time home buyers is a cordless drill/driver. Harbor Freight offers three ranges of these indispensable devices: Warrior for those with only occasional needs, Bauer for the more frequent user, and Hercules for serious DIYers and professionals. It can be challenging to decide between them, but the top-rated Harbor Freight tool that's recommended by many…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (306+ words) As an engineer, Bob worked on everything from auto parts to oil rigs. The carpentry business that followed was hugely enjoyable but not particularly lucrative, so he supported his passion with consultancy work. Remove The Most Damaged Bolts With A Top Rated Set From Harbor Freight Few things are more frustrating than a damaged or rusted bolt when you're working on the car or tackling those overlooked lawnmower maintenance tasks that everyone forgets. If rust is the problem, then WD-40 can sometimes do the trick, but it's not foolproof. If the bolt or nut is badly damaged, then there may not be anything in your collection of tools every homeowner should have that can grip it firmly enough to apply the necessary pressure to remove it. Fortunately, Harbor Freight has a top-rated bolt extractor socket set that is both effective…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago (598+ words) Nancy has spent her life engaged in hands-on work, from learning carpentry skills with her father to participating in community volunteer projects. She started her career working on a trail crew for the Forest Service and has cultivated extensive outdoor experience through outdoor education, gardening, and landscaping. 18 Ryobi Tools Every DIYer Will Want For Christmas We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sometimes the DIYers on your Christmas list are the easiest to shop for, and sometimes they are the hardest. A lot of it depends on how well we know the person we're shopping for. This includes knowing which cordless power tool ecosystem they use and which tools they already own. If the person you're shopping for loves Ryobi tools, then life gets a lot easier. There are so many Ryobi tools on the market; they…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago (1178+ words) Sharon is a history and media academic by day and a writer by night, covering travel, heritage, popular culture, and design topics for both print and online publications. She is a contributor to Yahoo! Sliding Glass Door Maintenance Checklist Before Winter Hits With winter on the horizon, it's essential that you investigate the integrity of your home's envelope not only for your comfort during the colder weather, but also to ensure that your home is energy efficient, saving you from spending an arm and a leg on heating costs. While initially you may think to focus on spots like the windows or the furnace, there's a major potential source of issues when the cold weather sets in: your sliding glass doors. But if you take a proactive approach to checking and prepping those doors for winter, it can save you…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago (325+ words) When you have to cut a bolt to size, there's no need to waste any time or energy. Grab your drill and a hacksaw, and let your tools do the work with this hack. Need To Cut A Bolt That's Too Long? This Drill Hack Makes It Easy Bolts come in all lengths and widths to serve different purposes. The bolt you may need to secure a small light fixture will be different from the bolt you'll need to join two load-bearing timbers. If you're like many people, your work bench probably isn't very organized. Maybe you have a coffee tin full of nails, another filled with screws, and an old beer stein stuffed with miscellaneous junk like old key chains and washers. So, unless you've invested in a quality find to organize your small nuts and bolts, you might…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago (488+ words) An attractive proposition for anybody yet to start their collection of tools is the ability to pair a wide selection with a single type of battery. That's certainly possible with Ryobi, but only if all of your chosen tools come from the same battery ecosystem. In fact, Ryobi has four battery systems: USB lithium batteries, 40V Max Power Batteries, 18V ONE+ Batteries, and 80V batteries. With all of that said, the line-up of batteries needn't be a reason to avoid Ryobi. If your gardening needs are only lightweight and you can get the job done with its 18V ONE+ range of "Outdoor Power" tools, then great. The brand currently has 129 18V ONE+ Outdoor Power tools, plus 230 power tools that use the same battery system, making it easy to match batteries to a wide array of tools. For the most part, Ryobi tools tend to edge…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago (686+ words) Jack began his career writing flash news articles for an SEO agency back in 2021. He quickly gained hands-on experience, working behind the scenes as a ghostwriter and proofreader for marketing agencies like White Panda and Contentoo. How To Prepare Your Home For A Polar Vortex If news about a polar vortex striking your region makes you reach for your blanket with nervous hands, keep in mind that your house feels just the same. Although the term "polar vortex" may not quite sound like the cataclysmic end of the world, it can definitely wreak enough havoc on your home to burn a hole in your wallet. This can be anything from freezing and bursting pipes to rising heating bills and damage to the roof and foundations of your house. Preparing your home against these potential damages involves insulating your pipes, ensuring…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago (554+ words) Brooke began her journalism career writing for the Daily Tar Heel while attending UNC and has been writing ever since. She has experience writing for INDY Week, Our State, Raleigh Magazine, Mountain Xpress, Chapel Hill Magazine, and Roofer Marketers. The Worst Weather Conditions To Fix Driveway Cracks In If you've noticed a few cracks running through your driveway, your first instinct might be to fix them as soon as possible (especially if they look like they are getting worse by the minute). But concrete crack repair isn't something you can just squeeze in whenever you have a free afternoon. The weather at the time of the repair has a bigger impact than most homeowners realize, and tackling the job under the wrong conditions is one of the fastest ways to end up with a patch that flakes, lifts, or completely…...