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Greenworks 300 Watt Power Inverter

Keeping your electronic devices powered up is a modern-day necessity. The Greenworks 300 watt battery-operated power inverter is an unlikely solution, but one that makes a ton of sense.…

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8 Tips to Start Your Gas-Powered Mower

Gas-powered outdoor power tools are used by thousands of homeowners across the country. But many of them experience frustration every spring when they go to start up their tools and find out they didn't take the proper steps to…

Hackerspace Profile: Pumping Station One in Chicago

As part of the Craftsman Experience Holiday Extravaganza, they invited the Chicago hackerspace, Pumping Station: One to participate and build some holiday projects like snow globes powered by Craftsman orbital sanders and hand-held fans as well as a holiday…

Tool Powered Mini-Race Cars Reach 75 MPH

We have a tool racing competition here in America but across the pond the Brits have taken tool racing one step further by creating actual tool powered vehicles that can reach speeds of up to 75 mph! These vehicles…

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The Best Wood Pellet Smokers

Wood pellet smokers have taken over the BBQ world. Low and slow cooking is now almost foolproof with these smokers.…

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DeWALT Worksite Cordless Radios

In addition to being durable these worksite radios from DeWALT offer great sound and one of them will even charge your batteries.…

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Build a DIY Workbench for $50

This DIY workbench kit is an affordable way to build a custom work station to is easy to configure, update, and repair if needed.…

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Brushed vs. Brushless Cordless Tools

The choice between brushed vs. brushless power tools isn't as easy as you might think. Both have their pros and cons, but with the price of brushless tools dropping so rapidly, the choice gets easier.…

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Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe Family Road Trip

Every year we make a Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe road trip. We avoid I-5 and take the scenic route on US Route 395 which runs along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Owens Valley is a…

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Greenworks Tools Media Summit

I went behind the scenes with Greenworks Tools and got the scoop on their latest 60-volt tools and how they intend to dominate the OPE market.…

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Brushless vs. Brushed Tools

Brushless tools more efficient and longer lasting than brushed tools. Here's why they are a great investment. …

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DeWALT Experience 2017

The 2017 DeWALT Experience in Nashville, coined #ToughInTheSouth, was DeWALT’s opportunity to showcase 200 new and improved products the company is bringing to market in 2017-2018.…

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The Bosch Modern Kitchen

Bosch appliances shares their innovative lineup of steam ovens, dishwashers and induction cooktops.…

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John Deere Gators Get an Upgrade

The 2014 John Deere Gators see improvements across the board that make it one of the most sought after utility vehicles available.…

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Husqvarna 1650EXL Snow Thrower Review

The constant barrage of snow New York has seen this winter proved the perfect setting to put the Husqvarna 1650EXL snow thrower through its paces. …

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DeWALT Worksite Radio

This next-gen boombox will fit into any jobsite, especially if you are running DeWALT 12V or 20V MAX cordless tools.…

8 Tips to Do-It-Yourself While Pregnant

Since this isn’t my first time being pregnant amid approximately a million home improvement projects, nor is it the first time that being pregnant necessitated some of those projects, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned…

20 Ways to Upcycle an Old Yoga Mat

We here at Charles & Hudson are always looking for ways to be as green as possible in our everyday choices, as well as be as economical as possible too. So when it was time to replace our old…

Take A Peek Inside The Columbus Idea Foundry

Last month while enjoying the exploits of the Tool Race we also had a chance to tour through the Columbus Idea Foundry, the host of not only the race, but the birthplace of many of the modified tools that…

Spring Giveaway: Black & Decker Rechargeable Mower

Spring has officially arrived and it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll care for your lawn. Should you stick with your loud and dirty gas-powered mower or would you considered a cleaner alternative? This weeks Giveaway is a…

C&H Best Of SURFACES 2011

We recently traveled to Las Vegas for SURFACES, and for 2.5 days were immersed in the world of flooring. This was the first year that SURFACES co-located with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, creating a show that focused on both flooring and…

GE Introduces Their Smart Home Technologies at CES

CES has expanded their Connected Home area and it seems that Kenmore and GE are leading the way with introducing their latest in home technologies. For a consumer brand as large as GE its surprising that this is their…

Stock Up Now On Winter Supplies

Yes, I said it — the dreaded “w” word! I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but freezing temperatures, snow and ice will be here before you know it (for a lot of the country, anyway.) Before…

Green Building Upgrades in New Homes

If offering a chance to win Justin Bieber tickets wasn’t enough motivation to tour a new home development, more home builders are now touting “green” features in some of their models. According to the Wall Street Journal these home…