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Tips on buying and using tools, chainsaws, power equipment, welders, trimmers, pruners, and more.

Best Tool Ideas

Choosing a generator
12 outdoor power tools
Chain saws

Stories on hand tools

Tools for woodcutting
Get the job done with a few trusty hand tools
Tools for Christmas
Hand tools are a nice gift for anyone who lives in the country
Top Tools for Christmas Presents
Add these cool tools to your Christmas shopping list.
Brush busters
The right tools give you the upper hand on overgrowth.
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Power Tool stories

The 15-amp corded electric CS1500 (right) features an 18-inch bar and on-tool PowerSharp Technology.
OREGON® Unveils Three New Outdoor Power Tools
Here are 8 super-handy rechargeable tools for your acreage.
Cut the cord!
Here are 8 super-handy rechargeable tools for your acreage.
On July 1, 2014, PORTER-CABLE launched the new 7.5 Amp 1/2 Inch Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil, an excellent value option that delivers performance and ergonomics to the tradesmen for a variety of applications across automotive, agriculture, and construction jobsites.
New 7.5 Inch Impact Wrench for the Tradesman
Read about the high performance and ergonomics of the new Impact...
Is your equipment cold-weather ready?
A lot can go wrong over the winter when tools aren't properly...
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Latest Blogs

The Bachelor Farmer
Betsy's Backyard |
1/26/15 | 4:40 PM
I ran into The Bachelor last week at a land expo in Des Moines. Chris Soules, a farmer...read more
Saving Soil (and Water)
Betsy's Backyard |
1/21/15 | 4:54 PM
Bob and I were back on the home farm in Maryland last week to celebrate Dad's...read more