10 Innovative Products Every Guy Needs to Tackle Any Home Project
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For most, weekends mean a time to kick back and relax. But not for us. Days off provide the opportunity to tackle the never-ending list of to-dos around the house, be it finally finishing the baseboards in the kitchen, putting another coat of paint on the south side of the house, or working in the yard to reign things in before winter takes hold. To help with these tasks and more, we rounded up 10 innovative products every Mr. Fix-It should consider investing in this season.
Duluth Flex Fire Hose Cargo Pants
Buy $74.50, duluthtrading.com
Engineered to handle whatever your day has in store, these pants from Duluth feature hardwearing yet lightweight 8-oz. canvas woven with 3 percent spandex for a comfortable fit and just the right amount of flex. Mid-leg utility pockets, a gusseted crotch, and triple-stitched seams mean they’re built to handle any one of the many chores left on your DIY to-do list.
Leatherman Charge TTI
Buy $169.95, leatherman.com
Tim Leatherman invented the very folding tool by which all others would come to be measured against 35 years ago. This titanium iteration is the peak of decades worth of refinement; it’s lightweight, packed with functionality, and designed for everyday carry.
God Speed Co Shop Rag Shirt
Buy $175, godspeedco.com
Any man worth his weight in greasy shop rags will instantly recognize this bright red shirt, made with the very same fabric as the iconic shop rags found in every garage in North America for generations. Each is made in Massachusetts by the originals—the perfect shirt for any true DIY spirit.
Duluth Retro Safety Glasses
Buy $24.95, duluthtrading.com
Timeless style meets modern safety standards in these glasses from Duluth. Just be sure to leave the hand-me-down tools in storage—you want to channel your grandfather’s work ethic and craftsmanship, not his missing digits.
Bionic Wrench
Buy $24.99, loggerheadtools.com
Few items on this list (or any list of innovations, for that matter) truly deserves the accolades bestowed upon them as much as the Bionic Wrench. This clever invention covers 5 SAE sizes and 9 metric sizes of wrench while delivering 10 to 30 times more contact area than an ordinary wrench. But don’t be fooled, as many brands have knocked off this ingenious design. The Bionic Wrench is the true original, and the real deal.
Yeti 5-Gallon Bucket
Clincher 6-Pocket Parachute Tool Bag
Buy $18.95, duluthtrading.com
Because you can only carry so many screws between your teeth.
Bosch Compact Laser Distance Measure
Buy $59, amazon.com
Gone are the days of trying to prop up a limp tape measure. This super-practical tool can accurately measure distances up to 120-feet within 1/16th of an inch. It also handles area, length, and volume measurements. Not bad.
D’emploi Shop Coat
Buy $220, demploi.studio
Whether working in the yard, building a deck, or wrenching in the garage, a sturdy chore coat is a tinkerer’s best friend. This 12.75-oz. raw denim iteration features three oversized, reinforced pockets that fit everything you need to carry, and custom brass tack buttons to hold it all together. It’s made to last, and will only get better with wear.
Shark Corp 15” Carpentry Saw
Buy $29.49, amazon.com
Professional carpenters swear by this saw, and for good reason. The Japanese-made tool features a unique blade designed to cut on both the push and the pull, making it twice as efficient as most saws, and even easier to handle.
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