7 demolition tools to destroy your stress along with your house

Demolition is an essential part of the renovation process. It's also a good way to get out some stress. Here are the tools to do it.
Wilton Bash sledge hammer
It has an unbreakable handle. Wilton

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Few things provide the same kind of catharsis found when smashing through a wall or laying waste to some damaged cabinets. While the research is still out on whether or not smashing stuff really provides any clinically therapeutic effect, it’s an undeniable blast.

If you want to maximize your destruction, you’re going to need the right tools. This collection of implements is ready to inflict damage as swiftly and brutally as possible. But, it’s not all about smash-and-bash. The right demo tools allow for precision because swinging a sledgehammer through a water pipe or guiding a reciprocating saw through an electrical cable will end the fun in a hurry.

So, next time you need to tear apart a room (or many rooms), reach for these tools. Not only will they inflict punishment on whatever you need to demo, but they’ll protect your body along the way. Just be sure to bring your own safety goggles.

DeWalt Rip Claw Hammer

 Dewalt rip claw hammer
The 1-pound head onDeWalt’s Rip Claw Hammeroffers two ways to yank nails: a large claw for fasteners you have room to grab straight-on and a small notch on the side to reach ones in tight spaces.

Fiskar Pro IsoCore Wrecking Bar

 Fiskar wrecking bar
It has multiple ways to destroy your house.

Stanley Super Wonder Bar

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The bend offers more leverage.

Honey Badger Demo Fork

 Honey Badger demo fork
Bending over or crawling around on your knees is for suckers.

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Super Sawzall

Hilti’s TE 500 SDS MAX Demolition Hammer

Wilton Bash Sledges

 Wilton Bash sledge hammer
It has an unbreakable handle.