Makita XPH07T vs XPH07M Review

You need more than a little drill/driver to put holes in concrete and brick. These two hammer drill kits from Makita contain one of the best hammer drills on the market. Let’s look at both kits and see which one will help you finish your next project.                 … Read more

DEWALT DCD980M2 vs DCD985M2 vs DCD990M2 vs DCD995M2 Review

Contractors and serious hobbyists know that DeWalt has some of the finest and toughest pro tools on the market. Long-life motors and ergonomic design make their cordless drills very popular because they are durable and comfortable to use. The only problem is choosing between the models available. Let’s sort through these four drill kits to … Read more

DEWALT DCK287D2 vs DCD795D2 Review

Who hasn’t seen the ubiquitous black and yellow power tools at practically every job site? There’s a reason for that: DeWalt has a reputation for rugged tools with plenty of power. Let’s look at these two drill kits to see which one will be the best for you. DEWALT DCK287D2 20V MAX XR Li-Ion 2.0Ah … Read more

PORTER-CABLE PCCK602L2 vs PCCK604L2 Review

If you want the freedom of cordless but with the power of corded power tools, take a look at these two kits from Porter-Cable. Each one comes with a drill and impact driver that run on 20-volt Lithium-Ion batteries. These tools are excellent for the do-it-yourselfer or the pro who needs them for light use … Read more

Makita XT252M vs XT257M Review

These two pro kits have what you need for your next big job. They come complete with a hammer drill, an impact driver, two batteries, and a rapid charger. Just add your favorite bits and get to work! There are some differences between them, though. Let’s look at them both and see which one will … Read more

Hitachi DS18DSAL vs DS18DGL Review

Once you’ve gone cordless, you won’t want to go back. The same can be said for switching to lithium-ion batteries. These two popular Hitachi driver kits come with 18-volts of cordless power. You’ll be thinking up new projects just to have an excuse to use them again. Even if you only need them infrequently, the … Read more

DEWALT DWS780 vs Bosch GCM12SD Review

Miter saws by design are meant for quick setup and portability. Most can meet these basic requirements, so the real test is whether or not they can deliver clean, consistent cuts accurately and how difficult they are to handle. Two major brands of miters saws, Dewalt and Bosch, have excellent contenders on the market. Let’s … Read more