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Want to know how to make cool things without a huge workshop or a truckload of money? Then you’re in the right place! No matter what project you’re looking at someone’s designed a tool to solve that problem to make you faster make it safer and make it better. First of all, you won’t need as many tools as you think. On my website, you will find the answer to the most common questions.

Tools & DIY Project Supplies Reviews

I get a lot of questions about some of the tools, wear, or supplies that I use in my work. I figured I’d make a list of some of the best purchases I’ve made over the years. No one of these items is sponsored and I don’t have any bias.

Something on this list is that I spent my own money on and I’m still really glad that I did. There are a few splurge items on this list but most of the items are under 50 bucks. So there’s something for everybody including a stocking stuffer for your favorite DIYer or craftsmen.

Hi, I’m Paul Gordon!

When I was a boy I remember any construction job that needed to be done around the house. My dad and my grandad would always tackle it. I guess you could say that do it yourself was in my genes almost.

And certainly when I first got a house that didn’t belong to somebody else and that I could play with myself well I needed to do some serious DIY. It was an old house built of stone that had nothing done for maybe 40 or 50 years. And I soon learned how to rewire a building put central heating in and demolished and plasters too many walls.

Later I moved to the United States. Even though I had almost 10 years under my belt working as a contractor outside the United States, I felt as I was starting from scratch. The building materials were different, the language was new and the whole way of doing business was completely different.

I was dedicated and a hard worker and he started doing what I knew best remodeling & building. Now, after over 20 years in the US, I am retired. My hobby is woodworking and this blog. I hope you find the information I provide valuable and helpful.

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Gordon’s Tools Blog Reviews:

The Best Caulking Guns. Manual, Cordless, and Pneumatic

Do you have any DIY projects to complete or any leakages you want to seal? Then you are probably on the market looking for a sealant. But finding a sealant won’t do you any good if you don’t have a tool to apply it with. Sealants (more commonly known as caulk ) are mainly applied using a gun mechanism.

The Best Double Sided Tapes for Indoor & Outdoor Use. 3M vs Gorilla vs XFasten

Do you want to hang some picture frames ruining the wall with holes? Do you want a fast solution to your broken glass vase? Do you need something exceptional to put up posters in your retail store? Are you sick of the struggle and mess of nails and screws? If your answer is YES, then you are in the right place. 

The Best Grease Guns. Lever, Hand Pump, and Cordless

Maybe you just bought a tractor or you got a riding lawnmower or trailer so now you need to grease it. Maybe you never greased anything before in your life and when you go to the store it can be very intimidating when you see all the different kinds of grease guns and all the different kinds of grease.

The Best Grease to Lubricate Your Vehicles. Multi-Purpose vs Water-Resistant vs High Temperature Grease

Like the human body needs blood to work properly, just like that, our vehicles need lubrication to run smoothly. Grease works like a healing for the different parts of the vehicles to avoid heat and pressure resistance. Grease is used to protect mechanisms (bearings), which means removing moisture so that corrosion does not occur.

The Best Hot Glue Guns for Quick and Strong Bonds

When you mention the word hot glue gun one word comes to mind and that is the "Ouch". Because very few of us have escaped the excruciating burn when you wipe away the glue which of course is a habit in woodworking. Hot melt glue is particularly effective is in bonding soft materials. And as an alternative to tacks or staples in upholstery, it can be very useful.

The Best Insoles for Work Boots. Memory Foam & Massaging Gel

To be active during hectic work is a complicated thing, and we try every possible way to keep ourselves active and motivated. But there comes a point when you lose all motivation due to extreme pain and discomfort. For men and women who spend several hours working on concrete floors or construction sites, the right insoles are very crucial. They can relieve the pain of your foot, ankle, knee, and lower back and provide support and stability.

The Best Knee Pads for Flooring, Construction & Tile Work

Sometimes I spend a lot of time crawling around on my hands and knees and the biggest challenge the biggest struggle with having a job that requires you to crawl around and be on your knees so much is finding the right pair of knee pads. I mean finding a pair that legitimately keeps you safe and is also comfortable to wear. If you are going to work as a flooring contractor, you will need something to make the job a bit more comfortable. Working in the flooring industry involves kneeling all day long. Spending hours on soft and hard surfaces with regularity can cause acute and debilitating knee pain.

The Best Laser Distance Measurer for Indoor & Outdoor Use. Leica vs Bosch vs DeWALT vs DTape

Laser distance measurer comes in handy for a lot of things. You don't have to be a painter to use it. You could be a carpenter you could be a drywall guy or anybody that's taking measurements. Erroneous devices like tape measures and squares have been long cast aside in favor of more accurate alternatives.

The Best Paint Primers For All Your Painting Projects. Zinsser vs Kilz vs INSL-X

Drywall primer is quite distinct as compared to paint. Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) is the primary component, which is also found in carpenter adhesive. Its purpose is to encapsulate the porous surfaces of the papers and cured joint compounds, allowing new paint to adhere relatively easily.

The Best Painter's Tape for Multi-Surface, Rough & Delicate Surface. Blue vs Green vs Pink Tape

Cutting in while painting is a painstaking process that requires mastery and a steady hand, but with a painter’s tape, you needn’t worry about it. Many people tend to paint their homes themselves and if you’re one of them, you know how important but difficult it is to give a nice finish.

The Best PEX Crimp Tools for ASTM F2098 & ASTM F1807 Clamps. IWISS vs SharkBite

While doing plumbing work, especially while working with PEX pipes, you must ensure that you do all the work neatly. It should be leakage-free and leak-proof. Even a small leak can not only cause a lot of loss of water, but it might also damage other items surrounding it. That would cause a lot of harm to the structure and bases of most homes. Water can be one of the most dangerous and deadly things that can damage a constructed material.

The Best Staple Guns for Your Home Projects. Manual and Electric

Do you have any DIY projects that require fastening different materials to each other? Then you are probably in the market looking for some staples to do the job. But staples are useless without a tool to place them. But don’t worry, we have your back because staples are mainly applied using a gun mechanism and we know all about it.

The Best Tool Belts for Carpenters, Electricians, and DIYers

One of my most frequently asked questions across all of my social media platforms is what tool belt people should be investing in. It's the hardest damn question to answer too because there are so many variables that play into it. I can't tell you which tool belt is gonna be best for you. I don't know what you carry every day, I don't know what job you're doing it's just not something that I am physically able to tell every one of you guys.

The Best Wire Cutters for Your DIY and Professional Needs

Are you a professional craftsman or an enthusiast who works with wires? Whether you have the passion or not, wire cutters are an essential part of your home toolbox. When it comes to must-have tools at least in my workshop diagonal cutting pliers make the list. This is because it helps you do small repairs around the house. A wire cutter is a tool for cutting wires. It is so simple that a beginner can handle it easily.

The Best Work Socks That Will Make Your Workday More Comfortable

Working all day long in cold weather outdoors is not an easy task. No one can change the work requirements, of course. But at least you can make sure that you have your feet in warm and comfortable conditions all day long. Having wet, sweaty feet for the entire day is not only uncomfortable but also bad for health. It can lead to several anti-microbial infections.