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Work Pants With Knee Pads

Work Pants With Built-In Knee Pads We ended up looking at 8 manufacturers of work pants with knee pads and wore them to our job sites to test and compare them. Below are the pant models we compared: Armed 12 Ounce Cotton Canvas Work Pant Blaklader 1690 Rip Stop Work Pants CAT Trademark Work Pant […]

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Ridgid 18V Brushless Combo Kit Review

Ridgid 4-Piece 18V Brushless Combo Kit (R9225) When we recently got to test the Ridgid 18V Brushless combo kit on the job site we had a lot of positive takeaways and a few feedback items. The timing was great since we were in the middle of a large residential remodel project. We use the 4-piece […]

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Makita 18V 1/2″ Hammer Driver‑Drill

Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 1/2″ Hammer Driver‑Drill Review – Model XPH14 Is more torque really required? Well, sometimes, everything is dependent on your application. Makita recently released the Makita high-torque hammer drill XPH14, a new and improved high-torque hammer drill. This hammer drill has a 2-speed brushless motor with a 1/2 keyless chuck. The Makita […]

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DEWALT 15-Gauge Finish Nailer – 4 Year Look Back

DEWALT DCN650 Finish Nailer Look-Back Review In this look-back tool, review were going to look a the DEWALT DCN650. Its DEWALTs Brushless 15 gauge finish nailer. [Gen 2] Finish carpentry has been relying on pneumatic nailers since the first one was introduced in 1950. In 1986 we saw their introduction of gas and battery nailers and […]

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Zipwall Dust Containment System – 4 Year Look-Back Review

Zipwall Dust Containment System – Look-Back Review There’s nothing worse than getting that fine construction dust in parts of the house that you’re not working on. In this look-back video review, I’m going to talk about the Zipwall Dust Containment System. I reviewed this system about 5-6 years back. At that time I looked at […]

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Milwaukee M18 Backpack Vacuum – 2.5 Year Look-Back Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-IN-1 Backpack Vacuum 0885-20 2-1/2 years ago we reviewed the Milwaukee M18 Backpack Vacuum. Back then we were impressed with its adaptive design, and backpack ability, providing users with a vacuum that can tackle a wide array of clean-up tasks. As remodeling contractors, we work hard at keeping dust out of the […]

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Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Review

Makita 18V X2 LXT Brushless Vacuum – Model XCV23Z As a residential remodeler collecting dust at its source is critical to everyone involved. Working in clients’ homes and making a mess is unacceptable, and having dust fly around your work area is not conducive to our health. Cordless dust extractors are becoming more and more […]

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Greenworks 40v Cordless Blower Review

Greenworks 40v AXIAL 390 CFM Cordless Blower – Model 2400802VT An industry leader in battery powered outdoor power equipment [OPE] Greenworks has power tools for DIY-consumers and landscaping professionals. Greenworks cordless blowers include a 24-volt line, 40-volt line, 60-volt line, 80-volt line, and commercial-grade 82-volt battery-powered outdoor power equipment, a full line of corded equipment, […]

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CAT Workwear Soft Shell Jacket

 CAT Workwear Soft Shell Jacket Review The winter months in New England can be unpredictable. One day is it snowing and freezing and another day it is sunny and 5o°. If you are like me wearing a jacket is not my thing. I typically do not wear a jacket because I feel constricted. I am […]

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CAT Workwear – Operator Flex Pants

CAT Workwear – Operator Flex Pants Review When you see or hear the brand name CAT or Caterpiller you naturally think of heavy-duty machines. Front end loaders, skid steers, and backhoes but not typically workwear. They are not only producing state-of-the-art machinery, but they also have their workwear game on-point as well. The TBB Crew […]

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