Around 15 years ago I took the plunge and bought one of the (at the time) new-fangled battery-powered impact wrenches that had appeared on the market. I swallowed hard and spent nearly $300 on a ...

A tool's value lies in its ability to ease demanding tasks. Among power tools, the impact wrench stands out for removing stubborn lug nuts and rusted bolts. It's a game changer for both DIY ...

Our testing centered around half-inch drive tools, but the ⅜-inch DeWalt Xtreme12V Max turned out to be the little impact driver that could. Built for smaller jobs, the compact tool can get into tight ...

Prep for your next home project. If by some miracle you own a home in 2024, congrats! That's awesome. But home ownership isn't all sunshine and rainbows — without a superintendent, anything that ...

Many of us who do our own maintenance or restoration buy and keep tools, especially if they still do the job they were designed to complete. Things like open-end wrenches and sockets could ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thanks to improved mechanical designs and advances in battery technology, many cordless power tools can be just as useful as their corded ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For generations, the whir and hum of corded power tools have been the soundtrack of workshops and construction sites. Tethered by their power ...

Mechanics and gearheads know that if you want to tinker with your car, you need the right tools for the job. If you want to get the most enjoyment (and the least frustration) out of fixing up your car ...