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Blue sports car opened up on a yellow car lift in a garage

Posted May 18, 2020 Know How

Is a Home Garage Car Lift System Right for You?

If you’re a regular DIYer, it might be time to consider a home garage car lift system. Here are the benefits of replacing your jack stands with a lift.

A set of deep metric sockets. Not all sockets are created equally. Impact sockets are different from regular sockets. Here are the differences and times when you should use one over the other.

Posted October 10, 2019 Know How

Impact vs. Regular Sockets: What’s The Difference?

Don’t make the wrong choice when working on your next project. Learn the difference between impact vs. regular sockets.

Floor Jack - Bottle Jack - Jack Stands - Car Ramps - NAPA Lifting Buyers GuidE

Posted June 6, 2019 Know How

Safe Vehicle Lifting: Car Jack and Jack Stands Guide

There are some repairs and maintenance items that can only be done from underneath a vehicle. While your vehicle may be equipped with a jack, it was never designed to … Continue Reading Safe Vehicle Lifting: Car Jack and Jack Stands Guide

Replacing brakes on a car. With these tools, you'll be able to replace the brakes on your car.

Posted March 25, 2019 Know How

The Tools Needed to Change Brakes

Many of the tools needed to change brakes are probably sitting in your toolbox or garage already. If not, here are the ones you’ll need to finish the job.

Posted January 21, 2019 Know How

Know-How Notes: All About Plasma Cutting

Cutting metal is a source of much pain for the DIYers. There are many ways to get the job done, and for most garage hobbyists, getting the job done often … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: All About Plasma Cutting