Get The Right Gear

Constant exposure to loud noises like power tools (or nagging) is highly damaging to your ears. The best way to protect yourself is with noise-canceling headphones. A good pair of noise-canceling headphones will eliminate background construction noise and will sit comfortably on your head. On the other hand—a bad pair …

Getting WiFi built into your motherboard is the smarter way to build your PC. The best motherboards with WiFi are lightning-fast, have plenty of space for all of your PC parts, and tightly secure all of your PC components. While a low-quality motherboard drops your connection unexpectedly and constantly requires …

Buying a good DIY drone kit can make sure a fun weekend project. The best DIY drone kits are easy to assemble, include plenty of cool features, and have a nice long battery life. While bad DIY drone kits are made from cheap materials (and sometimes even have a couple …

It’s raining, and you’re in the middle of a construction site. Your raincoat has failed to do its job, so now your clothes are soaked through with cold water from above.  Screw that. The best raincoats for construction are durable, comfortable, and will keep you dry after hours in the …

The last place you want to cheap out is safety glasses. You can get a great pair of electricians’ safety glasses that will protect your eyes, sit comfortably on you all day, and come at a great price. Or you can save $3 and buy something that will constantly fog …

Past the age of 30, it’s just stupid to be working on your bare knees all day. It’s a bit of extra hassle to strap on your kneepads, but it’s well worth it for the huge reduction in knee and back pain. A good pair of knee pads are durable, comfortable, …

There’s nothing more annoying than a flimsy, uncomfortable toolbelt. A quality toolbelt will have plenty of pockets to hold your tools, is durable, and comfortable on a long day on the job.  So to help you separate the good from the junk—we reviewed the Top 6 Electrician’s Tool Belts on …

Good vs bad work gloves are the difference between a day of comfort and safety—and a day of sweaty frustration. The best gloves for electricians will be lightweight and durable so that they last a long time without wearing out or tearing easily. While a cheap set of work gloves …