Skil Archives - Home Fixated

Dynamic Duo – Skil PWR CORE 20 Chainsaw and PWR CORE 40 Brushless Polesaw

Stephen — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:59:41 +0000

I’ve nearly lost track of the number of battery powered chainsaws that have passed through my hands in the last 3 years. My wife and I are working to reclaim a portion of the land ...

World of Concrete 2020 – Still Solid After 45 Years

Michael Springer — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:27:38 +0000

The World of Concrete trade show is celebrating its 45th year as an event where construction pros can converge to see the latest tools and equipment from hundreds of manufacturers, and of course have a ...

Tool Deals and Steals – December 13, 2019

Ryan — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:24:16 +0000

In sporting events and teams, it all comes down to who makes the cut. But in the world of trades, it’s all about what tool makes the right cut. A redesigned tool or a new ...

STAFDA Show Report – The Latest in Tool News for 2018

Michael Springer — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 02:00:32 +0000

2018 was the year, Phoenix was the town, and the annual STAFDA show was the gig for this roving reporter. What’s STAFDA you ask? Why it’s the Specialty Tools And Fasteners Distributors Association, the host ...

The Wonderful World of Concrete 2018 Edition

Michael Springer — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:10:06 +0000

Home Fixated’s roving reporter Michael Springer checking in once again from Las Vegas, this time at the World of Concrete 2018 trade show. I just spent a few days walking the show indoors and out ...

STAFDA 2017 Show Report – Hot New Tools from Austin TX

Michael Springer — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:45:10 +0000

I just got back from the 41st annual STAFDA trade show in Austin, Texas and I have some interesting tools to share. What is STAFDA you ask? Let me try to get this all out ...

World of Concrete 2017 – The Latest Tools from DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, Hilti, Metabo & More

Michael Springer — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:54:17 +0000

What happens in Vegas doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas, not when it’s news from the World of Concrete 2017 trade show anyway. I’d share everything I saw at this wonderland of concrete and construction tools, ...