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.
Did Louisville Ladder Invent the Best Ladder?
Who makes the best ladder? This is one of my endless quests. I have always been impressed by brands WERNER and Gorilla Ladders. But...
Is Hilti PT-C the Best Thermal Imaging Camera for Professionals?
A few months back I shared with you all the incoming 2024 Hilti power tools and equipment. Today I have one of those tools...
We Review the CRAFTSMAN “Select 26” Gas Snow Blower
Happy January! We are getting absolutely pummeled by snow in Chicago. Good thing we have this CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower to review!
Today we're...
EGO 28 in. 2-Stage Snow Blower
Our EGO Power+ 28 in. 2-stage Snow Blower arrived just in time for us to test it out on our first major snowfall of...
RYOBI vs DeWALT: who is better for consumers?
RYOBI and DeWALT share many similar products but at different price points. Both are respected brands, so who do you choose? How should you...
Happy New Year & Our Resolution to You
Well, we made it! The ball has dropped, 2023 is gone and 2024 is here. Happy New Year to you, our readers and followers....
Merry Christmas
Happy Monday and Merry Christmas to all of our readers who celebrate. The Tools in Action workshop is closed today so Dan, myself, and...
Snow Blower VS Snow Thrower. What’s Different? Which is Better?
Dan and I are from Chicagoland and the snow doesn't hold back here. OPE to remove snow is pretty much essential for homeowners. However,...
New Hilti Nuron Power Tools Coming in 2024
Hilti has grown from a small, family-owned business in Switzerland to a global leader in trusted professional power tools and equipment. No, this wasn't...
Holiday Gifts for Under $100
This week's 2023 TIA Holiday Gift Guides have focused on different gift budgets. It's Thursday and we are finally to Holiday Gifts Under $100....
Holiday Gifts for Under $75
It's our final week of 2023 TIA Holiday Gift Guides! Today we're going over Holiday Gifts Under $75. These gifts are for the people...
Holiday Gifts for Under $50
It's our final week of TIA 2023 Holiday Gift Guides. Did you know the average gift budget for friends and coworkers is $20 to...
FLEX Nailer Coming January 2024!
FLEX Power Tools is adding an 18 gauge brad nailer to its 24V power tool lineup. This will be the first nailer for FLEX....
11 Holiday Gifts for Travelers
Welcome back. We're ending week two of TIA 2023 Holiday Gift Guides with 11 Holiday Gifts for Travelers. Warning, the gifts on this list...
Menards Masterforce Adds 20V 5/8″ Mixer/Drill
Menards Masterforce has expanded its line of 20V power tools with the addition of the Masterforce 20V 5/8 in. Mixer/Drill. This is the first...
Mouthwatering Holiday Gifts for Chefs and Foodies
Welcome back for another day of 2023 TIA Gift Guides. Today we're covering Holiday Gifts for Chefs and Foodies, or really anyone like us...