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The Techiest Toolbox

11 high-tech tools you'll want for your new toolbox.

Gone are the days when a hammer was a hammer and a drill just made holes. Today's tools are more versatile than ever, from sanders that drill to drills that find studs. And they don't merely get the job done; they do it better, more quickly, and more safely. Cordless tools are getting lighter and more powerful, thanks to new battery technologies. It's enough to inspire you to replace everything you own, so here are 11 high-tech tools you'll want for your new toolbox.
-Charles Wardell
1. Skil 14.4-volt Cordless Drill Driver

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Spring Tools and Yard Tech

With these new high-tech tools, your yardwork will not only be easier, it may actually be fun.

Spring is just around the corner, and so are all the lawn and garden chores it brings. But with these new high-tech tools, your yardwork will not only be easier, it may actually be-dare we say it?-fun.

It's a Lawnmower, It's a Portable Generator

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