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.
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...
Oklahoma Joe Smoker Review: The Marshal Centerbox Smoker
Today meat smokers include multiple gauges, digital control panels, and gadgets to ensure a perfect end result. But smoking meat is one of the...
Weber Performer Deluxe Review
There are a lot of great grill brands out there, but Weber has practically become synonymous with grilling. Someone says "grill" and your brain...
Types of Saws
Saws are one of the most exciting tools available. Maybe it's the danger aspect of the sharp, sometimes fast blades that makes saws so...
New DeWALT Tool Bags, Backpacks, Belts and Accessories
I can't count the number of times we've mentioned DeWALT as one our favorite brands at TIA. Time and time again, DeWALT manufactures some...
Happy Fourth of July from TIA
Eric here and I'd like to wish everyone a great Fourth of July weekend. In fact, TIA is celebrating by taking next week off...
New Kobalt Lawn Tools & OPE
Lowe's expands their line of Kobalt Lawn Tools & Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE). This release is pretty diverse and includes both 24V and 40V...
Z Grills Review – Backyard Warrior 7002C2E
From Weber to Pit Boss, there are a lot of grilling and smoker brands with decades of quality products behind them. So, when you...
List of Carpentry Tools – 10 Tools Every Carpenter Needs
Are you thinking about becoming a carpenter? If so, you're going to need A LOT of tools. But let's not overwhelm ourselves. Today, we're...
Hilti SB 4-22 Band Saw
For the trades and the job site, Hilti is one of the best power tool brands around. Not just because they make some of...
Toro 60V Stripe Lawnmower
When it comes to Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE), Toro has a long history. While they are newer to the battery-powered OPE products, they seem...
TIA’s Summer Party Checklist
The sun's out. The warm weather is back. It's time to fire-up the grill and invite friends over and you do...but the deck is...
Milwaukee M12 Bandfile
The Milwaukee M12 line offers a variety of different tools that cater to a wide variety of different building trades. The M12 line is...
Two New SKIL Jobsite Fans
SKIL just welcomed two new SKIL jobsite fans into its MULTIVOLT family: SKIL MULTIVOLT 7 in. Jobsite Fan (FN0700D-00) and SKIL MULTIVOLT Clamp Fan...
HVAC Technician Tool List – 10 Tools Every HVAC Technician Needs
So you are looking into becoming an HVAC technician? Being in the trades is extremely rewarding from both personal and monetary standpoints. But where...
Hilti SID 6-22 Impact Driver
When it comes to heavy-duty professional tools, Hilti is considered one of the best. Not only are their tools considered the best, but their...