Is a First-Gen Toyota Tacoma Really That Reliable? My 2-Year, 22-Part Repair Story
A 26-year-old Tacoma isn’t reliable because nothing breaks. It’s reliable because when something does break, I can usually fix it myself without spending a fortune
Has Makita Given Up? LXT Is Stagnant, CXT Is Forgotten and XGT Is Too Expensive
The weirdest thing about being a long-time Makita owner in 2026 is that I still love the tools — I just barely buy them anymore. LXT feels stagnant, CXT feels forgotten, XGT is expensive, and the Makita tools I already own refuse to die.
How to Fix “Shift to Park” on a GMC Sierra (2020-2026) With a Column Shifter
My 2022 GMC Sierra kept displaying ‘Shift to Park’ even though the transmission was already in Park. The problem was a failing microswitch inside the column shifter — and on my truck, two zip ties fixed it without replacing the entire assembly.
How to Clean, Change the Bar and Chain, and Adjust Chain Tension on a Makita 36V Chainsaw
Our first how-to video!
Ryobi Evercharge 18v VS Hart 20v Hand Vacuums! $20 hand vac showdown!
Ryobi Evercharge 18v VS Hart 20v Hand Vacuums! $20 hand vac showdown!
Dewalt VS Milwaukee Parts Bin Compartment Organizers! Who makes the best?
Dewalt VS Milwaukee Parts Bin Compartment Organizers! Who makes the best?
Makita XGT VS Metabo HPT 36V Reciprocating Saws Head-To-Head
Makita XGT VS Metabo HPT 36V Reciprocating Saws Head-To-Head
Makita VS Metabo VS Dewalt 1/2” Impact Wrench Comparison
Makita VS Metabo VS Dewalt 1/2” Impact Wrench Comparison
Dewalt VS Makita Sub-compact Reciprocating saw showdown
When you need a bit more power than a hacksaw, but don’t want the size of a full size reciprocating saw, you grab a sub compact. Lets see who wins!
Makita CXT 12v tools, are they worth it? CXT review and discussion
Fellow reviewer Zach and myself both have picked up tools in Makita’s CXT 12v line over the past few years, they are very affordable, light weight and easy to use tools. Let’s jump right into our thoughts and impressions of the Makita CXT line.
Milwakuee M12 Fuel Hacksaw vs Dewalt 12v xtreme reciprocating saw
Zach and Indy test the best 12v reciprocating saws to see which one comes out on top.