Tool Crib of the North
Sharks have survived for hundreds of millions of years without cordless tools, laser measures, or push-to-connect plumbing fittings. Frankly, it feels a little smug.In honor of Shark Week, we pulled our favorite products with teeth, tools with “Shark” in their names, and gear for building a shark-free viewing party. The result includes nail pullers, drain-cleaning accessories, CNC equipment, speakers, coolers, and one fan that provides ocean mist without requiring anyone to enter the ocean.Shark Week 2026 begins Sunday, July 26, and runs through Saturday, August 1, with 20 new premieres airing on Discovery. Before settling onto the couch, however, ...
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Product BreakdownJobsite hydration just got a serious upgrade. The Milwaukee PACKOUT™ 25 oz Bottle with Chug Lid is more than just another water bottle, it’s designed specifically for tradespeople who already rely on the PACKOUT™ Modular Storage System every day. Featuring Milwaukee’s innovative PACKOUT™ Connectivity Twist-to-Lock system, this bottle securely attaches directly to compatible PACKOUT™ components, helping keep your drink protected, accessible, and off the ground while you work.Built with an impact-resistant body and a leakproof chug lid, this bottle is engineered to handle demanding jobsites, busy workshops, and everything in between. Whether you’re framing houses, running electrical, working in ...
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National Hot Dog Day is proof that not every holiday needs fireworks, presents, or an awkward family gathering. Sometimes all you need is a hot dog, a cold drink, and a serious opinion about whether ketchup belongs anywhere near your bun.This year, National Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The celebration takes place on the third Wednesday in July, which is also recognized as National Hot Dog Month by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.Whether you prefer a smoky charcoal dog, a precisely grilled frank, or a flat-top hot dog buried under onions and chili, ...
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Anyone who has ever wrestled with copper pipes, a soldering torch, and flux in a dark, cramped crawlspace knows that plumbing can be an exhausting challenge. When PEX tubing hit the market, it changed the game forever, making pipe runs faster and far more flexible. But even with PEX Type-A, making perfectly uniform, watertight expansions, especially when you are contorted under a bathroom sink, can still wear you out.If you are tired of manually resetting your expander heads, fighting with clunky tools in tight corners, or worrying about inconsistent connections, relief has finally arrived.Enter the RIDGID® RPE 100 PEX ...
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There is nothing quite as frustrating as waking up to a massive winter storm, bundling up in layers of freezing gear, and then pulling your shoulder out trying to start a stubborn, flooded gas snowblower. Winter mornings are hard enough, your equipment shouldn’t make them worse.If you are ready to completely ditch the deafening noise, toxic exhaust fumes, and endless engine maintenance, the STIHL SFA 120 Battery-Powered Snowblower is here to upgrade your winter. This 22-inch, single-stage powerhouse delivers all the reliable snow-throwing performance you expect from STIHL, but in a clean, quiet, and effortlessly easy-to-use package. ...
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Power utility work keeps homes, businesses, job sites and communities running. From overhead line maintenance to underground utility work, storm restoration, pole work, cable prep and vegetation clearing, utility crews rely on equipment that can handle demanding conditions.This month, Acme Tools is highlighting gear for power utility professionals, lineworkers, utility contractors and support crews who need reliable safety equipment, hand tools, cutting tools and jobsite support products.Power utility work involves serious hazards, including energized equipment, falls, confined spaces, traffic, weather and falling limbs. OSHA notes that only qualified employees may work on or near exposed energized lines or parts, ...
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