Now that winter has finally arrived in the eastern half of the US (and southern Canada), it's time to look up at your house and see if you have large icicles. If you do, there's a good chance you have an ice dam forming on your roof. If you have them, this article not only tells you what to do now but what to do to prevent them in the future.

Do gaps start showing up in your wood flooring during the winter months? Did you ever wonder why it happens? In this article, Rob explains the why it happens and what you can do if you want to minimize them in the future.

A couple years ago Milwaukee introduced the M12 Hatchet. It looked like a cross between a hackzall and a chainsaw. At the time we reviewed it the only improvement we suggested was for it to be on the m18 platform. Eureka, Milwaukee heard our cries and it's now on M18. Does it live up to the expectations though? Hit the link to find out.

I know a lot of carpenters that would scoff at the sight of any circular saw smaller than 7-1/4". They would be wrong though. This Ridgid 6-1/2" saw is in the goldilocks zone for circ saws in that it is just right for most applications. It can cut all the way through 2x material on 45 degree bevel. How much more capacity does a tradesman need?

Way back in 2019 I first got my feet into a pair of KEEN Utility San Jose work boots and they were the most comfortable work boots I had ever worn. Since wearing those out though I've been wearing the KEEN Vista Energy mostly for the reduced fatigue that comes with wearing lighter footwear. Now KEEN released the San Jose's in an oxford and I couldn't be happier.