Eric Jopp
Eric is a huge Cubs fans and no, he is not related to Chevy Chase. While he loves remodeling his house, his passion is spending time with his wife and two children.
Hilti NBL 6-22 Cordless Blower Review: Power, Precision, and Portability
When people talk about top-tier tool brands, Hilti almost always comes up—and for good reason. As a family-owned company, Hilti has earned a reputation...
Propane, Pellet, Charcoal – Which Grill Is Best for You?
When someone asks me, “which grill should I buy?”, I don’t start by naming brands, I ask a few simple questions: How much time...
Hilti VC 5 Construction Vacuum – Tough, Compact, and Built to Work
I’ve been a Hilti fan for decades—since the late ’80s, actually—and that loyalty isn’t just about brand name. It’s about trust. Tools come and...
How to Clean Your Grill After a Long Winter (Without Ruining It)
I know, I know, another grilling article. You’d think I’d be done by now and honestly, I was planning to be. Just one more...
Steak Night Just Got Serious – Meet the Weber Spirit EP-435
When it comes to backyard grilling, Weber is one of those names everyone knows. It’s been a staple on patios for decades, known for...
Spring Power Equipment Prep: What to Service, Sharpen, and Replace
Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to dig your tools out of hibernation and get them back in fighting shape. Whether...
Z Grills 700D3 – Set It, Forget It, Smoke Everything
I’ve been a big fan of Z Grills for a while now, and after using several of their smokers, I’ve come to trust their...
Wrenches, Power Tools, and Real Talk: We’re on Discord
That’s right—Tools in Action is now officially on Discord and we’re fired up to finally have a place where we can all hang out,...
Monument Eminence 605: Big Heat, Big Flavor, Big Personality
As a busy dad, my time is limited. Between work, a quick 30-minute pit stop at home, and playing Uber driver for my kids,...
Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder Review
Ladders are an essential piece of equipment whether you are a painter, electrician, contractor, or just a general handyman or gal. Ladders allow us...
FREE Woodworking Plans & Tutorials for Amateurs and Wannabes
Woodworking has been a hobby of mine for over 30 years and in that time I have made a lot of stuff: furniture pieces,...
Happy New Year & Our Resolution to You
Well, we made it! The ball has dropped, 2024 is gone and 2025 is here. Happy New Year to you, our readers and followers....
Merry Christmas
Happy Wednesday and Merry Christmas to all of our readers who celebrate. The Tools in Action workshop is closed today so Dan, myself, and...
How to Grill the Perfect Ribeye Steak for Christmas Dinner
Swap out the holiday ham for perfectly cooked ribeye steaks this Christmas. Monument Grills recipe for perfect ribeye steaks with hot butter gives your...
Christmas 2024 Best Stocking Stuffers
It’s our final day of TIA Christmas 2024 Gift Guides and today is our Best Stocking Stuffers!
Over the next couple weeks we will be...
Christmas 2024 Best Games & Gift Card Ideas
It’s Day 13 of TIA Christmas 2024 Gift Guides and today is our Best Games and Gift Cards!
Over the next couple weeks we will...