Tools & Equipment
Features like automatic emergency braking and wireless connectivity are becoming standard.
5 trends in commercial truck and van sales that help contractors make the most of company vehicles
When a balloon loses air or depressurizes, it gets smaller (and makes a funny sound), but houses don’t roll like that
Restored ironwork and a return to French doors in the façade keep the focus of The New American Home on the original home’s core as something that remained true to its period design while also transcending the traditional architecture of its old Orlando neighborhood. The side additions and connecting stone-and-brick terraces project a timeless estate feel that fits Florida, but would be equally at home in the Northeast or Midwest.
Carefully chosen and finely detailed products define the 2018 New American Remodel
These vinyl beads come with a handy modification that makes them perfect for remodeling jobs
For fast, accurate installation, organize and cut trim pieces by window size, then preassemble into frames in the shop
The fastest deck fastener we’ve seen yet
A dustless solution that doesn’t sacrifice speed or accuracy
A lightweight, cordless blower that pushes air out at hurricane-force speeds
As technology innovations proliferate, those who use them first will win
Combine a point laser and a rotary laser, throw in a range of handy features, and you get this Makita product
Drones have become an important sales and marketing tool for exterior remodelers with new uses for the technology just around the corner
A tracking system for, well, pretty much anything
Products from Chief Architect, ITW, Festool, Calculated Industries, Irwin, and ZipWall
Class-leading power and solid features set this cordless rear-handle circular saw apart from the crowd
A stair gauge that belongs in every framing carpenter's toolbox
The airstream SCA 8 quick charger and 5.2 Ah battery combination cuts charge times in half
Makita packages solid features and must-have accessories into its new track saw system
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Battery technology has drastically changed this classic demo saw. Here’s a head-to-head look at eight popular brands.
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These three tools offer good ergonomics and survivability in tough environments