Here’s what 731 tradesmen told us about their preferred brands of 6 common tools. More
Creating leak-proof window installations reduces Mark IV Builders' leak callbacks and ultimately saves the company money. More
I'm still kicking myself over not having a camera with me the time I was at the lumber yard and parked next to a restored 1950s pickup with a custom-made stainless steel rack on it. More
In mid-October I attended the Remodeling Show in Chicago. Among the exhibitors were a number of tool companies and I shot video of some of their tools being demonstrated. More
John Miller of Tapco Tools used a short version of the Anniversary Brake to show me how to make a number of different flashings: sill pans, head flashings, and a brick mold trim for use with replacement windows. More
Aluminum fabricators who fly solo might appreciate the Ultima Plus Alum-A-Brake,... More
Celebrating its 50th anniversary year, 2011 E-Series vans offer advanced features including Sync hands-free, voice-activated communications, and a navigation system with HD radio. More
When General Motors recently previewed its completely revamped Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy-Duty pickups to automotive journalists, the event included a display of stripped chassis that allowed the media to compare the previous models side-by-side with the new ones. Last year's versions were supremely capable work vehicles, among the best trucks ever built. But the 2011 pickups are an awesome step up in just about every capacity. More
Turnabout is fair play in the automotive business, so after Ford and then Dodge gave their heavy-duty pickup lines a top-to-tailgate remodel, truck buyers could guess that it wouldn't be long before General Motors' fleet of HD work vehicles would get an overhaul as well. More
