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.
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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...
Hilti NURON Oscillating Tool SMT 6-22
Hilti adds an oscillating tool to its NURON lineup. Hilti creates premiere quality tools for the industrial construction industry. Hilti developed the NURON battery...
Is EGO Z6 the Best Zero-Turn Mower with a Steering Wheel?
A zero-turn lawn mower can save you time when mowing a larger yard that is full of flower beds, trees, swing sets, lawn decor,...
SKIL Upgrades it 20V Battery & Rechargeable Screwdriver
SKIL has new products coming Fall 2023: the SKIL 20V USB-C Battery, and SKIL Twist 2.0 Rechargeable 4V Screwdriver. While very different, these additions...
What is Carbo-Tec FLX? Men’s Work Boots Review
Do your feet ache at the end of the workday? Do you work at wet and slick locations, or around electrical? Or do you...
Husqvarna Blower Review
Leaf blowers are useful year-round, but fall is when they really shine. With fall just over a month away, we thought now is a...
Home Inspector Tools – 14 Tools Every Home Inspector Needs
Do you want to become a home inspector? There are a lot of great perks to this popular profession. It's a great field to...
8 qt. Pelican Cooler Review
Summer temps have been record breaking this year, making it harder than ever to stay cool. Whether you're heading to the jobsite, a tailgate...
36 in. Weber Griddle Review
Over the past few years we have witnessed a rise in larger, outdoor griddle cooktops, such as those that have been popularized by Blackstone....
Husqvarna Automower 430XH Review – Why I wouldn’t buy one
Automowers have been out for a while and we have had the chance to review these in the past, but it has never been...
Painting Tool List – 10 Tools Every Painter Needs
Are you looking to start a career in painting or maybe you are just looking to paint your own house? Either way, there are...