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Eric Jopp

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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.

How to Change Media in a Water Softener

Media or resin is what is inside your water softener to make it function correctly and produce soft water.  A water softener is a...

Blaklader Shorts

Winter is gone and summer is here.  So sad we have to put away our Blaklader pants.  Oh wait, they have shorts.   Not...

Ryobi 18V Portable Fan Review P3310

When Dan told me we were going to review some Ryobi stuff, I have to admit I was pretty excited.  While I really like...

Milwaukee M12 Fuel 1/4″ Hex Screwdriver Kit Review – Model 2402-22

Are you an electrician, cabinet installer or another contractor who fastens a lot of screws, but hates the weight of the 18V tools?  If...

Bosch GPLL5 Laser Review

Having a fancy laser that shows dots, vertical and horizontal lines is great, but sometimes you don't need all those options, you only need...

Paslode PF350 Powerframer Framing Nailer Review

Paslode is well known for their nailers, but many people look at Paslode as having one of the best nailers on the market.  We...

Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2″ Impact Wrench Review – Model 2655B-22

I can't say I use an Impact Wrench much, but when I do need one, I want one that will do the job (who...

Black & Decker Platinum 20V Hand Vac Review BDH2000L

Not too long ago we checked out the Flex2000FL from Black and Decker which is part of their Platinum series.  Currently Black and Decker...

Milwaukee M12 Fuel Impact Driver Review – 2453

I know I am going to sound like a broken record, but I believe Milwaukee truly has the best 12V platform around.  As technology...

Husky 20 Gallon Compressor F2S20VWD

We have done a lot of compressor reviews, but we just started looking at the Husky line which is offered at Home Depot.  A...

Diablo Ultimate Flawless Finish Saw Blades

You want a good saw blade?  Look towards Diablo, a division of Freud.  You pay a little more money compared to the off brand...

Bosch 18V Cordless CCS180 Circular Saw

I have to say circular saws are one of my favorite tools to use. Wow, I can't think of one tool I don't say...

Dewalt DW735 13″ Two Speed Planer Review

Wow it has been a long time since we did a planer review.  In fact the last time we did a planer review was...

Bosch 5″ Random Orbital Sander Review – ROS10

I was recently at a job and needed a sander.  Of course when I went out to my truck, my Dewalt wasn't in there....

Husky 3 Gallon Portable Air Compressor – L13HPD

We have reviewed a lot of compressors over the years, but I think this is our first Husky compressor.  Husky is a brand you...

Bosch 18V Impactor Review – Model 25618-01

One of my favorite tools around is the impact driver.  I mean who wouldn't love a tool that would kick some serious butt.  A...