During their recent site renovation, Amazon.com created a "Home Improvement" category that isn't yet reflected in their aStore heirarchy. Most of these tools are from that new category. On the whole, they're not bad, but remember that power tools don't do a job, they just multiply the amount of work you can do in a given amount of time. If you can wield a tool for 8-10 hours without significant fatigue, chances are it's a gutless toy and you need a REAL tool.
That being said, there are times when you really do want a battery-operated tool, but if you're not sure, get something with a cord or air line. Dragging those around builds character, and you won't be stuck with an underpowered gadget. You should also be aware that rechargeables don't have very good shelf life in occasional-use situations.
Amazon.com publishes a series of gift guides, which change over time and may even disappear altogether. These snapshots are an excellent indication of what products are popular on any given day. While the content of the guide may vary, these Gifts for Do-It-Yourself Fans should be around for a long time...
- CST/Stanley 77-910 TLM100 FatMax Tru-Laser 1/4-Inch at 100 Feet Laser Measurer
- Designed to Sell: Make any home the hottest property on the block with expert advice from the popular HGTV series
- Panasonic EY6432GQKW 15.6-Volt NiMH 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
- Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite 7.0
- Finley 2x4 Basics Workbench Assembly Kit #14429
- Makita BDF452HW 18 Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Driver Drill Kit
- Cable & Satellite Wiring Kit For Dummies
- The Money Pit
- Johnson Level 925 Big Johnson 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape
- Bosch PS10-2 Litheon 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion I-Driver Kit
- Control Products Intermediate FreezeAlarm #FA-I-CCA
- Black & Decker BDL400S Bullseye Crosshair 90-Degree Auto Leveling Interior Line Laser
- Bosch PS20-2 Litheon 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Pocket Driver With 2 Batteries
- Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
- DeWalt DC4CPKA 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit
- RotoZip RZ05-2100 RZ5 5.0 Amp 30,000 RPM Spiral Saw with 3 Jaw Chuck, Zipmate, and 3 Zipmate Wheels
- Senco PC0947/FP18KIT 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Compressor Combo Kit
- Milwaukee 6514-20 The Hatchet 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw with Pivoting Handle
- Renovation: Completely Revised and Updated
- Wagner Power Products 3/8 HP 2,750 PSI Paint Crew Paint Sprayer #0515000
- Porta-Nails 402P Porta-Nailer Manual Flooring Cleat Nailer
- Makita BO5012K 2 Amp 5-Inch Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander with Cloth Dust Bag
- Black & Decker 2-Speed Powered Caulk Gun #CG100
- Black and Decker 5-Piece PaintStick #C800616
- Metabo 00724 6 Amp Abrasive Paint Remover
- MK Diamond 157222 MK-170 1/2 Horsepwer 7-Inch Bench Wet Tile Saw
- Denali 11-Inch Digital Angle Protractor
- Mayhew 41500 TWEAKER
- Channellock CBS-4 Code Blue 3-Piece Pliers Gift Set
- SK 91844 44 Piece 1/4-Inch Drive 6 Point Standard and Deep Socket Set with 18 Piece 3/16-Inch to 9/16-Inch and 23 Piece 4-Millimeter to 15-Millimeter Assortments
- Swanson Tool SO101 7-inch Speed Square
- Bosch 5412L 12-Inch Dual Bevel Slide Miter Saw with Laser Tracking
- DEWALT DW723 Miter Saw Stand
- DeWalt DC515K Heavy Duty 1/2 Gallon 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum
- Bosch 4000-09 Worksite 15 Amp 10-Inch Benchtop Table Saw with Gravity Rise Wheeled Stand
- Chamberlain Whisper Drive 1/2 HP Garage Door Opener #WD822KD
- HyLoft 45-by-45-Inch Overhead Storage System #00540
Featured Brands
- Black & Decker
- Bosch
- Chamberlain
- Channellock
- Control Products
- CST/Berger
- Denali
- Dewalt
- Finley Products Inc.
- HomeRight
- Hyloft Inc
- Johnson Level & Tool
- Makita
- Mayhew
- Metabo
- Milwaukee
- MK
- Paladin Tools
- Panasonic
- Porta-Nails
- Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
- Senco
- SK Handtools
- Swanson Tool
- Wagner Power Products
