I’ve got several different types and brands of sawhorses, but I’ve never really considered a portable work table before. If I’m working on a project outside of the garage, I typically just lay some plywood across two sawhorses to use as a table without giving it a second thought. When WORX shared their new sawhorse/work table … Read more
As the wife and I embark on our move back to our hometown, we ended up having to store a bunch of stuff for several months or more—including many of my most cherished tools.???? While we did secure a climate-controlled storage unit or three, I wanted to ensure all my metal stuff didn’t rust. So product hunting … Read more
As far as pressure washer spray guns and lances go, there hasn’t been a whole lot of innovation of late. And the typical spray gun/lance combo that most of us end up using leave a lot to be desired—they’re often uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time and spraying upside down or at odd … Read more
Craftsman announced its new “smart” garage door opener recently, and while it’s got nothing on the Ryobi modular opener in terms of features, sometimes and for some folks, simpler is better. Like most openers these days the Craftsman Wi-Fi Smart Control Garage Door Opener ($230) is belt-driven for much quieter operation than chain-driven openers. The 1¼ … Read more
We spotted a recent video from WORX about a new cordless pressure cleaner that looks interesting for those who need something in between the 40-60 PSI that the average garden hose provides and the 1500-1800 PSI that the lower end of the pressure washer market offers. The (model #WG629) is said to operate within two … Read more
The automobile enthusiast community is one of the closest-knit communities around. And one thing we all love to do is share stories about our rides—photos, videos, and project updates—along with giving and receiving advice and direction to help guide ours and others’ dream ride projects. Founded by three guys with impressive backgrounds in tech and … Read more
[box type=”success” align=”aligncenter” class=”” width=””]6/6/17 Update: Charles won this case, as reported over at Jalopnik.com. Sweet![/box] In 1997, Charles Williams sub-divided his five-acre land on Martins Farm Road in Milton, Deleware to create three lots. Williams kept about 1.5 acres for himself where his house stands, along with a 50′ easement to access the property. … Read more
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means carving pumpkins with the kiddos. Sure, you could do things the old-fashioned way with knives and such, but us garage geeks would much rather use power tools (insert Tim Allen grunt here)! If you already own one of the smaller Dremel tools that you can hold like … Read more
For the aspiring shade tree mechanic, turning wrenches anywhere near brakes can be scary. But really, vehicle brake systems are actually quite simple, and replacing your own brake pads and rotors can save you hundreds of dollars in labor costs alone. One of our favorite YouTubers, Chris Fix, walks us through the process in this … Read more