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5 Tools That Every Roofing Contractor Should Own Without the right tools even the most experienced roofing contractor will struggle to complete a job. Tool selection, both in terms of type of tool and quality, are important considerations for a contractor looking to expand or replace items in his toolbox. While there are factors that will dictate exactly what tools Read more

IT'S HOLIDAY TIME AGAIN! For the DIYer in your life who enjoys handy tools, making or fixing stuff around the house, General Tools has put together an Ultimate DIY Tool Gift Guide that will help you make your holiday tool gift purchases quickly and will be sure to put a smile on your DIYer’s face! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! LASER TAPE MEASURE Read more

Think quick. What are the standard tools every toolbox has? Hammers, nails, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, safety glasses and last but not least, a tape measure.  Of all the tools in my toolbox, I can say without a doubt, I love my tape measure. I'm always doing some sort of DIY home improvement project (putting up pictures, adding shelves to a closet, painting Read more

General Tools has done it again! The editors at This Old House went thru thousands of tools and came up with 100 Top Tools, the LTM1 Laser Tape Measure was chosen! In addition, it was showcased as one of eight great tools by TOH TV Host, Kevin O’Connor on the TODAY show. The LTM1 Laser Tape Measure is the tool Read more

In order to cut corners and save money,  homeowners are inclined to do many DIY home improvement projects themselves. However, sometimes projects don't always turn out as fail proof as we would like. I know I 'm not the only one who has experienced the following annoyances, ie. attempting to measure something (furniture, wall) for your next DIY project or furniture Read more

Repurposing, dumpster diving, and trash picking have a new label thanks to good old American ingenuity and wordsmithing. "Upcycling," as it's called, has taken the DIY community by the tool belt, giving professionals and hobbyists an interesting and inventive outlet for their creativity. There's a skill involved in looking at what most people would consider a piece of junk and Read more

A couple of years ago, my nephew decided he was going to culinary school. Needless to say, it comes in handy during the holidays when we all gather together to eat like pigs. With a chef in the family, we've been eating a lot lately. Now that my nephew is a fancy chef his tools have gotten a little expensive Read more

The harsher weather is coming with the change of seasons, and with it comes the possibility of things breaking down or not working properly. Every year I worry about potential issues hidden behind walls, under floors, in gutters, in the ceiling or in the heating system. To help avoid financial and emotional surprises in the dead of winter, I run Read more

A deck can be a great addition to your home and yard. Not only can it increase the overall value of your home, but if you're like me and my family, it can end up being where you spend the most amount of time during the warmer months of the year. It can be uniquely satisfying to stand on a Read more

General Tools Responds to Louisiana Flooding by Donating Moisture Meters for Free Home Inspections The statistics from the Louisiana flood that hit hard this August were sobering. An estimated 60,000 homes incurred damage, 30,000 people were rescued and nearly 110,000 households applied for housing assistance. According to the Times-Picayune, 11 percent of the state's population was affected by the flood Read more