Alex Broadwell

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Hey, I'm Alex and I love tools. Having worked in carpentry and as a painting contractor I have a great appreciation for tool innovation. The freedom of cordless is amazing. These days, when not traveling with my wife Zhou, I remodel houses and write tool reviews. Enjoy the website. :)

three short barbells from REP and Rogue fitness on a rack.

REP vs ROGUE Short Barbells Review

A regular-length barbell clocks in at about 87 inches and 45 lbs, with 16.5-inch loadable sleeves—perfect if you need it, a pain if you...

REP vs ROGUE Curl Bars Review

But why curl with a straight bar, cousin? Because you TWIT, it'll hurt more.

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Makita’s Powerful HR4013C Rotary Hammer

When it comes to tackling concrete, the Makita HR4013C SDS-Max Rotary Hammer stands out as a reliable workhorse

DeWalt’s Powerful DCH614 Cordless Rotary Hammer

For drilling into, or chipping out, concrete, DeWalt's 60V 1-3/4" SDS-Max Rotary Hammer, model DHH614 offers a strong mix of power and practicality. Is...

Styrofoam Houses

In the quest for more sustainable, durable, and cost-effective housing, expanded polystyrene (EPS), or what's commonly known as Styrofoam, has emerged as an innovative...

DeWalt Battery Battle: Max vs PowerStack

MAX, PowerStack, PowerPack, FLEXVOLT: Which DeWalt battery is right for you? DeWalt currently offers three PowerStack (PS) batteries: the 1.7 Amp hour, 3.5 Ah,...

Oregon Man Narrowly Escapes Rogue Saw Blade

In an incident that could have easily ended in tragedy, Shane Reimche of Eugene, Oregon, narrowly escaped being sliced in half by a runaway...

DeWalt 3300 PSI 2.4 GPM Pressure Washer Power

The DeWalt DXPW61337 3300 PSI, 2.4 GPM pressure washer is a lightweight, medium-duty, upright, easily transportable pressure washer with enough power for professional applications....