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5 Niche Tools For The Garage (And What They're Used For)

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:45:00 +0000

Hammers, wrenches, power drills, and screwdrivers are common tools found in most garages, but here are five niche tools worth considering.

12 Handy Home Depot Gadgets To Upgrade Your Garage

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Make your garage work for you with gadgets that clean up, pump tires, extend WiFi range, bolster security, and simply all manner of other projects.

5 Of The Worst Places To Store Your Power Tools (And Why)

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Whether it's theft, rust, or battery damage, these are the worst places for your expensive power tools that fix your home, tend your yard, or even pay your bills.

Common Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes When Shopping For Ryobi Tools

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:15:00 +0000

If you are interested in adding Ryboi tools to your collection, there are common mistakes almost everyone makes when shopping. Here's what you need to know.

This New Home Depot Deal Gets You $250 In Tools For Just $50

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:53:43 +0000

Home Depot is offering a physical advent calendar to customers to celebrate spring. The details are a little vague, but it could provide some good deals.

5 DeWalt Specialty Tools Users Say Are Worth Buying

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000

DeWalt makes new tools all the time, but it's not easy to find niche, innovative tools in a sea of drill drivers and impact wrenches.

No, Harbor Freight Doesn't Sell LED Glasses - But These Tools Can Help Illuminate Things

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Harbor Freight may not sell glasses with LED lights, but they do offer some inexpensive alternative options that you might also find helpful.

12 Back-Saving Garage Accessories Every Older DIYer Needs

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Feininger) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000

DIY reno projects and car maintenance can involve lots of up and down movement, and as you get older, that can get pretty old. This gear can help with that.

Milwaukee Drops 6 New Tools Built To Handle Hard-Hitting Tasks On The Jobsite

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Feininger) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

A solid half-dozen of new hand tools being released by Milwaukee all boast similar technological advancements designed to make swinging them safer and easier.

4 Cheap Snow Blowers That Are High Quality, According To Consumer Reports

staff@slashgear.com (Diana Croce) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Nothing is worse than trying to clear heavy snow with a shovel, so if you are ready to invest in a snow blower, here's what Consumer Reports recommends.

5 Gadgets Sold At Harbor Freight That Any DIYer Would Consider A Must-Have

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Not every DIY project needs pro-grade tools. Some Harbor Freight gadgets stand out by balancing price, usefulness, and everyday practicality.

15 Multi-Tool Brands Ranked From Worst To Best

staff@slashgear.com (Sarah Chaney) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000

The world of multi-tools has a couple titanic brands that tend to dominate every conversation, but there are actually lots of others releasing good stuff too.

5 Home Depot Finds That Outshine Ace Hardware In Price And Quality

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0000

When Home Depot and Ace Hardware products compete head-to-head, small differences in cost, design, and performance can matter more than expected.

5 Ryobi USB Lithium Tools You Can Get For Under $150

staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Ryobi's USB Lithium tools might not be as well-known as its ONE+ tools, but there are plenty of interesting products in the lineup available for under $150.

4 Harbor Freight Finds That Outshine Menards In Price And Quality

staff@slashgear.com (Ron King) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0000

When similar tools from Menards and Harbor Freight face off, differences in price, specs, and real-world use show where value really lies.

How To Deep Clean Your Workshop Floor So It Looks (Nearly) New Again

staff@slashgear.com (Philip Kambutu) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0000

If your workshop floor looks beyond saving, it might just need the right strategy. Here's a surprisingly doable process that brings garage floors back to life.

4 Home Depot Finds That Outshine Harbor Freight In Price And Quality

staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:45:00 +0000

There's no one place where you can buy the highest-quality tools and equipment at the lowest price, and finding the best bargains means shopping around.

5 Handy Tools From Home Depot You Didn't Realize Existed

staff@slashgear.com (Sarah Chaney) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000

You probably walk past these tools every trip. From laser levels to pocket hole jigs, these underrated finds save time, effort, and frustration.

14 DeWalt Accessories That Could Be Handy During Winter Weather

staff@slashgear.com (Cassidy Ward) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Like many major power tool brands, DeWalt makes a huge number of products beyond drills and saws, and that includes stuff meant to make cold work easier.

Which Is The Best Makita Drill To Buy For Heavy-Duty Jobs?

staff@slashgear.com (Diana Croce) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Makita makes some pretty excellent heavy duty drills. Currently, there are two models available depending on how heavy the duty is. Which one should you go for?