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.
2023 Holiday Luxury Gifts
Welcome back to week two of 2023 TIA Holiday Gift Guides. We're kicking this week off with "Luxury Gifts". Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised...
Happy Thanksgiving from TIA – Don’t Forget Your Side Dish!
Hey, Eric here. I just want to catch you before the holiday to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Here at Tools in Action we are...
4 Tools to Buy this Small Business Saturday
There are a lot of great deals happening this Black Friday and I bet your excited about new tools and gadgets from your favorite...
11 Holiday Gifts for Him
Ready to start your holiday shopping but not sure what to get your friends and family? Then I have good news for you! Today...
How to Smoke a Turkey with a Pellet Grill
We're trying something new in the TIA Test Kitchen. We're smoking a turkey with a Z Grills Pellet Grill and we're taking you along...
New SKIL 40V Snow Blower & Electric Snow Shovel Plus Upgraded Battery
Hey there, how is fall going by you? I would describe fall as "brief" here in Chicagoland. We actually had snow on Halloween. It...
Milwaukee Heated Jacket Giveaway
Are you subscribed to our bi-weekly newsletter? If not, you’ll want to be.
We are giving away an XL Milwaukee Heated Jacket to one of...
Buy a Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Tool, Get a FREE Battery!
Metabo HPT is giving away an 18V Compact 3.0Ah Battery when you purchase one of the brand's 18V Cordless Tools, an $89 value. Even...
Does eufy HomeBase 3 Actually Improve eufy Door Lock, Doorbell & Cameras?
The holidays are approaching and so is the season of shopping and online ordering. The holiday season is supposed to be happy, but it...
Are Milwaukee Ear Buds the Best Earbuds for Construction Workers?
Last month Milwaukee stepped outside of its toolbox and released a surprising product, Milwaukee Ear Buds. These rechargeable wireless Bluetooth® earbuds are powered by...
TIA Newsletter Giveaway – Win a FREE DeWALT Rolling Tool Backpack
Editor's Note: a winner has already been selected for this giveaway. Checkout our current giveaway promotion.
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#NTN: 40V Makita Cordless Circular Saw
#NewToolNews! Makita strives to deliver skilled trade professionals high quality compact tools, and this new release is aimed specifically at framers and contractors, or...
5 New FLEX Tool Boxes & More to Organize Your Workshop
In March 2023 I shared that I switched to FLEX Power Tools as my main battery platform. This move included moving into FLEX's modular...
Top 11 Plumbing Tools Every Plumber & Homeowner Needs
Interested in becoming a plumber? Then you are going to need a lot of tools and equipment. Good thing we created this list of...
NEW Menard’s Masterforce 20V Tools and More
If you're from the Midwest like us, then you are probably familiar with Menard's. This hardware store chain is only in 13 U.S. states,...
Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day from TIA! We hope you're out celebrating the holiday with your family and friends like our staff is. That's right, you...