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12th Day of Construction Gifts: Danner Vicious the “most comfortable all-day boots”
In my review of the Danner Vicious, I said these boots are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned, noting “They’re so comfortable I have to be careful not to leave them on when I go to bed. I kid you not.” The boots combine the comfort of a hiking boot with hefty protection. On […]
December 22, 2017
Gear
9th Day of Construction Gifts: DeWalt’s 35-ft. tape measure and compact laser range finder a great combo
Half of all construction is measuring things. So why not get the construction worker in your life an additional tool, or two, for the task. They’re perfect stocking stuffers, and it is literally impossible to have too many tape measures. DeWalt has come out with two innovations in this regard. The 35-foot tape measure has […]
December 19, 2017
Gear
7th Day of Construction Gifts: Diesel-scented candle makes every room smell like the shop
If you ever wished your man cave smelled more like your garage or felt that your garage could do with a bit more of that sweet fumey smell of exhaust, this is the candle for you. Race Fuel Candles’ diesel-scented candle is an 8-ounce candle that fills your space with a “pleasantly sharp aroma” according […]
December 15, 2017
Gear
6th Day of Construction Gifts: Tactica Multi-Tool is the most useful key chain ever
Multi-tools always make great stocking stuffers and this tiny one from Tactica packs a lot of utility in a small space. With the look of a carabiner keychain, the Multi-Tool packs “more than a dozen wrenches (imperial and metric), a bottle opener, a package opener, a ruler, hex sockets, and both Phillips and flathead bits” […]
December 14, 2017
Gear
2nd Day of Construction Gifts: Heavy equipment hologram lamps
These heavy equipment lamps feature a cool, holographic-like design and would make a great addition to any office or kid’s room. You can find these color-changing holo lamps in a few places online, especially the excavator version. One option on Amazon runs for about $29 and comes with a swappable design, allowing you to illuminate […]
December 8, 2017
Gear
1st Day of Construction Gifts: Cat’s take on the Yeti cooler
Cat’s alternative to the popular Yeti cooler is cheaper and prominently features the iconic Cat logo and yellow color scheme. Produced though a licensing deal with Taiga Coolers and made in the USA, Cat’s 27-quart cooler is designed to withstand the abuse of the jobsite while keeping its contents cool for long periods of time. Cat […]
December 7, 2017
Gear
12th Day of Construction Gifts: A rugged smartphone case
If someone on your list works in construction or the trades, chances are their smartphone is at risk just about every day. Which makes a rugged case to protect their investment a no-brainer gift. We recently published our 2017 guide to the best smartphone cases for construction. If you want a comprehensive look at what’s available, […]
December 22, 2016
Gear
11th Day of Construction Gifts: Black Diamond Storm a bright and rugged headlamp
Somehow nothing every breaks down when it’s sunny and mild outside—only in the dark of night with a raging storm around you. And when you need light to find your way around those emergency repairs there’s no better way to get it that a hands-free headlamp. This Black Diamond Storm Headlamp was designed by the […]
December 21, 2016
Gear
10th Day of Construction Gifts: Mechanix work gloves made for moving dirt, plowing snow, everything between
If you work in construction and the trades and value a good pair of gloves, do yourself a favor and take a look at the Mechanix lineup. Calling it comprehensive would be a disservice. Though the brand might be more well known for its automotive gloves, the company actually offers three whole categories of gloves that […]
December 20, 2016
Technology
9th Day of Construction Gifts: Cat S60 is a FLIR-toting phone designed for construction
The S60 is Cat’s best smartphone to date. As I noted in my full review from August, the S60 has a distinctive character to it and is one of the coolest gadgets to hit the market in some time. With a nearly indestructible design that can withstand drops and deep plunges into water, the S60 also […]
December 19, 2016
Construction Equipment
8th Day of Construction Gifts: Vincent Van Dozer and other heavy equipment paintings by Rich Janney
There’s plenty of copycat art in the world, but your office or man cave will definitely get a unique look with one of these abstract-impressionist themed construction paintings. The artist Rich Janney has dozens of construction themed oil on canvas paintings and prints and posters of the same images for sale at http://www.artpal.com/janneyrichard. Rich also […]
December 16, 2016
Gear
7th Day of Construction Gifts: Gargoyles Shakedown is a serious pair of safety glasses
For less than $10 you can get safety glasses that will make you look like the biggest dork on the jobsite, distort your vision and fall off your face every time you lean over. But, if you want a good pair of safety sunglasses, check out the Shakedown style from Gargoyle Eyewear. The Shakedown offers […]
December 15, 2016
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