The manufacturer received more than 60 reports of saws overheating and causing fires. More
A two-speed gear transmission helps the 20 Volt Max Compact Drill/Driver solve problems in a range of applications. More
This second-generation tool was redesigned from the ground up for improved performance over the previous model and its competitors. More
Stanley will control the combined $8.4 billion tool company. More
New cordless tools from Hitachi, Ryobi, Porter-Cable, and Bosch. More
Wallace claims that what matters more than product pricing, however, is having good labor to install a house full of doors. Wallace typically buys blanks, and his crew cuts the hinge mortises and bores for the passage set on site with a Porter-Cable hinge template and lock mortiser. For this work, Wallace depends on a crew that can balance production and finesse. More
Few dispute the superior performance of fiber-cement siding. But if the crew... More
Introduced more than 20 years ago in Europe and Australia, fiber-cement siding has become a popular upsell in the U.S. remodeling market. With limited warranties of up to 50 years, it's considered a premium option, offering low maintenance compared with wood siding products for about the same installed costs, and a higher-quality appearance and more durability than vinyl for a 35% to 50% higher cost. More
