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If you need to lift or pull a large load, such as a heavy piece of equipment, a powered winch is handy. Choosing the right winch for the job helps ensure that you can get the work...

Pulling cable can be tedious and exhausting. That’s why it’s often relegated to apprentices on electrical or telecommunications jobs. For large commercial jobs, however, having an...

Wood floors add warmth and beauty to a space, not to mention value. If you’re bringing old, damaged floors back to life, you’ll need the right tool for the job, and that likely...

The construction industry in North America has a big problem with small assets — namely, tools. Thanks to underutilization and lack of accountability, it overspends on tools to the...

Ready to remove a scuffed surface coat from a concrete floor or get rid of the glue left by carpet padding? A concrete grinder can help you get the job done in a relatively short...

Ever removed carpet or tile from a concrete floor and been left with adhesive on the surface? Need to strip thinset or paint from a concrete surface, or grind off sealer or a...

Need to do some aggressive surface prep? A concrete scarifier, aka concrete planer, is the machine to use if you need to shave off a lot of material. Scarifiers are well suited to...

Many projects would sputter to a halt without air compressors to drive pneumatic tools. But it’s not always obvious what size air compressor is required for the job, and it’s easy...

Buying or renting a welder? To figure out what welder you need, you’ll need to decide what type of welding process is best for your application. The welding process you choose will...

Every experienced electrician has a set of tools that he or she considers essential. Of course, depending on the work, the tools may vary. Electricians also need personal...