Tool Belts & Work Gear
Firm Grip Builder Rig System Review: Build Your Own Tool Belt, Piece by Piece
A modular tool belt system with two belt options, trade-specific pouches, and clip-on accessories, available exclusively at Home Depot.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 77 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Generators
Firman T07571 Tri-Fuel Generator: A Whole-Home Backup at an Unusual Price
A 9,400-watt tri-fuel portable generator with electric start, 50-amp output, and a certified refurbished route that makes it one of the most interesting power deals right now.
Trucks
First Gen vs Third Gen Toyota Tacoma: What Two Trucks Taught Me About Reliability and Value
A side-by-side look at a 2000 Tacoma SR5 and a 2017 Tacoma SR5, covering real ownership experiences, maintenance costs, towing behavior, and which generation makes more sense today.
Garden Tools
Fiskars Harvest Knife Review: A Modern Take on the Garden Dirt Knife
Fiskars takes the traditional Japanese hori hori concept and rebuilds it with stainless steel, full tang construction, and a grip designed for long sessions in the soil.
Tools & Home
Fiskars Package Opener Review: A Simple Two-in-One Tool for Blister Packs
An affordable package opener with heavy-duty blades, a spring-loaded lock, and a built-in reversible screwdriver, tested against a range of stubborn retail packaging.
Tools
Fiskars Pro Folding Utility Knife vs Milwaukee Fastback: Two Compact Carry Blades Compared
A close look at two folding utility knives, covering ergonomics, blade deployment, blade storage, and where each one makes sense.
Fitness Trackers
Fitbit Daily Readiness Score: How It Works and Which Devices Support It
A closer look at Fitbit's Daily Readiness Score: activation, the four-day learning phase, the three score components, and the Sense, Versa 3, and Charge 5 that run it.
Hand Tools
Five Ratchet Accessories Worth Adding to Your Toolbox
A sliding T handle, a discontinued Snap-on extension handle, a gimbaled palm ratchet, and ratchet spinners that make everyday wrenching faster and more controlled.
Tools & Workshop
Five Tools I Would Not Buy Again: Honest Takes on Brand-Name Gear
Five tools that work, but fall short of their promise or their price: a magnetic parts bowl, Mac pliers, a Milwaukee mini level, a Klein flipper knife, and a Blue Point blade holder.
Tools
Fix It Sticks, Godor Ball-Peen Hammer, and Molework Digital Torque Wrench: Three Workshop Tools Worth a Look
A simple interchangeable-tip tool for on-the-go bike adjustments, a compact 4 oz hammer for delicate pin work, and a budget-friendly digital torque wrench.
Everyday Carry
Fixed Blade Knives for EDC: Eight Options That Make Pocket Carry Work
Fixed blades are not just for the belt. Eight knives that show how practical everyday carry with a fixed blade can be.
Deals & Buying Guides
Early Black Friday Finds Worth a Second Look: Kitchen and Workshop Picks
An early seasonal sale brings some genuinely useful kitchen and workshop deals, from a $30 electric griddle to a $25 Lodge cast iron skillet.
Power Tools
Flex 12" Cordless Miter Saw Review: Dual Power and Serious Dust Collection
A new 12-inch miter saw that runs on battery or AC power, with unusually effective dust collection and some clever adjustment design.
Power Tools
Flex 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw Review: A Feature-Rich Jobsite Workhorse
A thoughtfully designed cordless 12-inch double bevel sliding miter saw with hybrid AC power, an unusually flat machined table, and accurate cuts out of the box.
Power Tools
Flex 12-Inch Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw: Power, Precision, and AC/DC Versatility
Flex's new 12-inch dual bevel sliding miter saw brings an innovative AC/DC power adapter, LED shadow line alignment, and claimed best-in-class runtime to the contractor-grade miter saw market.
Power Tools
Flex 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer Review: Light, Compact, and Genuinely Impressive
A closer look at Flex's 18-gauge cordless brad nailer, including weight comparisons, standout features, and the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Power Tools
Flex 24V 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Review: A Portable Shop Vac That Really Sucks
Flex's compact cordless wet/dry vac brings reverse flow filter cleaning, eco and boost modes, and a five-year warranty to a genuinely portable package.
Power Tools
Flex 24V 10-Inch Corded/Cordless Table Saw: First Impressions and Hands-On Review
A first look at Flex's 10-inch table saw, the first cordless 10-inch model that claims to rip 4x4 lumber in a single pass, with an optional adapter for corded power.
Job Site Audio
Flex 24V 360° Sound StackPack Job Site Radio Review: Big Sound That Plugs Into Your Tool Storage
A stackable job site radio with a 5.25-inch woofer, IP64 weather resistance, pass-through battery charging, and 150 ft Bluetooth range. Here is what stands out before you buy.
Power Tools
Flex 24V Brushless Bandsaw Review: A Heavy-Duty Cordless Cutting Machine
Flex's newest cordless bandsaw pairs a brushless motor and magnesium build with five speed settings, a variable speed trigger, and a lifetime warranty offer worth knowing about.
Power Tools
Flex 24V Clearance Deals: Professional-Grade Power Tools at Unbelievable Prices
Flex 24V tools are being cleared out at Lowe's, with full kits starting at $49. Here are the standout deals worth grabbing while they last.
Power Tools
Flex 24V Compact Impact Driver: Power Without the Bulk?
Flex answers years of size complaints with a compact 24V impact driver that keeps the brand's signature power at a $99 price point.
Power Tools
Flex 24V Compact Impact Wrenches: 3/8-in and 1/2-in Compared
Two compact 24V impact wrenches from Flex promise serious nut-busting torque in small, lightweight bodies. Here is how they perform.
Power Tools
Flex 24V Compact Router Review: A Surprisingly Well-Built Cordless Trim Router
Flex's new 24V compact router brings a clever bit-centering collar, a lock/untract switch, and dual base plates to a class usually dominated by the usual brands.
Power Tools
Flex 24V Gen 2 Quick-Eject Impact Driver Review: More Power, More Refinement
Flex takes its already powerful quick-eject impact driver and pushes it further with 2,500 in-lbs of torque, higher speeds, and a 5-year warranty.
Power Tools
Flex 24V Hammer Drill and Quick-Eject Impact Driver: Two New Powerhouse Tools Worth a Look
Flex refreshes its hammer drill and impact driver line with more power, turbo mode, and a beautifully progressive clutch. Here is what stands out and who each tool suits.
Power Tools
Flex 24V Mid-Torque Impact Wrench Review: Serious Power, One Missing Button
A hands-on look at the Flex 24V mid-torque impact wrench, covering its 600 ft-lb fastening torque, 750 ft-lb nut-busting torque, auto mode behavior, and the one omission that stung the most.
Power Tools
Four New Flex 24V Tools for 2023: Compact Bandsaw, Trim Router, Hammer Drill, and Mid Torque Impact Wrench
Flex expands its 24V line with four newly announced cordless tools built around compact designs, brushless motors, and strong torque numbers.
Power Tools
Five New Flex 24V Tools for 2023 Worth a Look
Flex expands its 24V platform with a random orbital sander, two right angle drills, an inspection light, and a die grinder for mechanical and metal trades.
Power Tools
Four New Flex 24V Tools: Compact Drill, Bandsaw, Impact Wrench, and Trim Router
Flex expands its 24V lineup with four compact, brushless tools aimed at tradespeople who need power in tight spaces.