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3+ hour, 18+ min ago (724+ words) Dec 7, 2025 Stuart Discuss It has been wildly suggested that Makita tools could potentially be sold at Lowe's stores, but I strongly doubt that this is a possibility. There are some shifts in the cordless power tool industry right now, with Flex seemingly being shoved out of Lowe's stores, and there has been a lot of speculation about what happens next. I've been seeing a lot of wild guesses. For example, I've seen theories that "maybe EGO is going back to Home Depot, and Flex along with them," and "maybe Makita is taking the place of Flex at Lowe's." Neither seem plausible. EGO was once exclusive at Home Depot. Home Depot made a surprise announcement that they were dropping EGO, and the next day Lowe's and EGO announced a new partnership. Word is that EGO broke the exclusivity and that's why…...

7+ hour, 34+ min ago (602+ words) A few years back, my young son received an electric scooter for Christmas, and let me tell ya, he was thrilled! Ever since then, I've had my eyes peeled for one of my very own. Now, I've got my hands on the NAVEE GT3 Max Electric Scooter to see what it has to offer for daily commuters and casual riders alike! The NAVEE GT3 Max can support up to 265 pounds, which is pretty impressive when compared to the competition! It's powered by a brushless 400W motor (nominal) and only weighs 49 pounds. This scooter three speed modes, with a top speed of 20 mph on level ground. NAVEE estimates you'll get a maximum range of 47 miles, but keep in mind that your total range is dependent on which mode you select. In Walking mode, the scooter can match someone on a brisk walk. You can…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (868+ words) I've used a ton of headlamps in my day, and the majority of them have suffered from the same problem: discomfort. Sometimes, it's the strap design, but often, it's the weight. With the time change shifting to an earlier sunset, I started using the Nebo Mycro 550+ Headlamp and Cap Light, and I'm convinced Pros, DIYers, and outdoor enthusiasts can all benefit from it. However, there's some give and take to the design, so I'm going to share my experience to help you decide if it's right for you. Since comfort has been my biggest pain point with headlamps, it was the first thing I considered once I got my hands on it. For starters, the Mycro 550+ is super-compact and ridiculously lightweight. Physically, it's just under 2 inches wide, 1.5 inches tall, and 1.3 inches thick. The light weighs just 1.2 ounces with the clip,…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1033+ words) Dec 5, 2025 Stuart Discuss Hitachi Power Tools became Metabo HPT, and now so is Metabo. It's official, Metabo has been renamed to Metabo HPT in North America. Metabo is now Metabo HPT. We knew this was coming " see Metabo is Becoming Metabo HPT. The company says that this transition "marks the next step in the company's global strategy to unite its power tool brands under a single, stronger identity." The head of Metabo HPT's North American business unit also said "this is about aligning our North American brands to make it easier for customers to identify and trust the tools that work as hard as they do." They say that Metabo batteries will "continue to be supported and available for the foreseeable future," and that "new cordless tools introduced under the Metabo HPT name will operate on the Multivolt system." So…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (408+ words) Dec 5, 2025 Stuart Discuss Ryobi says that they've got the best deals of the year, today only (12/5/25) at Home Depot. I took a look, and there really are some substantial values and deep discounts on dozens of Ryobi cordless power tool deals. The deals mainly feature Ryobi 18V cordless power tools, but there are some USB Lithium and 40V outdoor power tools as well. The online-only deals end at 3am ET 12/6/25 unless supplies sell out sooner. Here are some of the Ryobi tool deals that stood out to me. Ryobi 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit + Marker " $49 This is similar to the Black Friday doorbuster deal, but they also give you a free permanent marker and free delivery. Ryobi 4V Cordless Screwdriver " $18.97 Ryobi 18V HP Brushless Motor Cordless Snow Blower Kit " $399 Ryobi 18V Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit " Drill, Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw " $129 Ryobi 18V Cordless Miter Saw Kit " $129 Yes,…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (1128+ words) Still not sure what to get the hardest-working people on your Christmas list? Brunt Workwear has them literally covered from head to toe, and we're teaming up with them to share some top gift ideas. Best of all, there's still time to get them in time for Christmas. Hoodies are an essential part of any workwear system. They're excellent as an outer layer on cool days and perfect for layering when the temperatures plummet. And they're just so dang comfortable to wear, even when you're not at work. Brunt's Shelvin Hoodie is everything you want from a hoodie. It features a comfortable midweight 60% cotton/40% polyester material with oversized front pockets and a hard hat-friendly hood. There's even a hidden tech pocket to keep your phone close and a DWR coating to shed light precipitation. Best of all, the Shelvin isn't…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1028+ words) Dec 4, 2025 Stuart Discuss As mentioned in the title, there's nothing wrong with the Dremel Blueprint cordless drill. So why isn't it selling well? Dremel calls this a drill, but I think it's more of a cordless screwdriver. For simplicity. I'll refer to it as the Dremel Blueprint drill, or similar. If you're not familiar with this tool, it's a beginner-friendly cordless drill with a built-in stud finder and removable module that features a bubble level and laser. Learn More: Introducing Dremel Blueprint Tools for DIYers Right now, Amazon and Lowe's have slashed the price of the tool in half. The Dremel Blueprint cordless drill was $99, and now it's $49-$50/ If you look at the online product pages for both retailers, Amazon says they sold 400+ last month, and Lowe's says they sold 500+ last week. Okay, so for simplicity's sake, let's say 1,000 Dremel…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago (581+ words) Dec 4, 2025 Stuart Discuss The new Coast Slayer Ultra LED flashlight looks to be a newly launched Home Depot exclusive, or at least I couldn't find it at any other online retailer. It's a boxy-shaped rechargeable flashlight that can deliver up to 2000 lumens. I wouldn't describe this as a "flat" EDC-style flashlight, given its size, but it's at least narrower than others of similar length. The length is 5.5 inches. The Coast Slayer Ultra features a "dual optic system" can where you switch between flood light, spot light, or combined illumination, and also a display that shows you the current brightness setting along with a runtime countdown. It also has a magnet for convenient hands-free mounting. In this image you can see the side switch for selecting between different optics and beam shape. Here are the power and runtime specs from Home…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (193+ words) As we prepare to update our recommendations for the best work boots of 2026, we want to know your thoughts! Just answer our simple one-question survey: Which brand of work boots is your favorite? Thanks, and be sure to check our Best Work Boots feature starting January 1 to see the latest results! Kenny holds a B.S. in Biology and a minor in chemistry. With more than a decade of experience evaluating tools, his analytical and scientific mindset helps him design repeatable testing methods for Pro Tool Reviews" head-to-head testing and offers highly objective comparisons in his reviews. With cooler weather here and downright cold weather on the way, it"s a good time to check in on the [] Now that the weather is turning colder, many of us are giving more thought to how we stay comfortable during [] From the Jobsite to…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago (560+ words) The big deal with IDEAL Electrical BlueView Fish Tapes is that it improves on the concept of basic models by adding measurements that show up on an easy-to-read display, so you always know how much tape you have out. Even compared to models with measurement markings on the tape, it's a significant upgrade. If you break one of those tapes, you're stuck doing extra math until you can get a replacement. With a BlueView Fish Tape, a measurement wheel tracks the distance. It doesn't matter if the tape breaks'you can put a new head on and re-zero from any point to continue getting accurate measurements. This solves two frustrations electricians run into, especially on large commercial jobs. First, it helps save money on materials. Running #12 or #14 wire isn't terribly expensive considering you buy it on bulk spools. On the other…...