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Ditch the pricey edgers: Use a cheaper tool that's already in your shed

String trimmers, edging tools, gas-powered contraptions — there are plenty of ways to trim the edges of your lawn. But why ...

5 Milwaukee Tools Smart Homeowners Should Have On Hand

Discover the 5 Milwaukee tools smart homeowners should have on hand. We review the M18 cordless drill, wet/dry vacuum, drum ...

This Cheap, Low-Tech Tool Makes Any Table Saw Safer To Use

As table saws get more high-tech, there's a ridiculously low-tech solution that can make that saw even safer. Here's what it ...
Psychology Today

Do Cows Use Tools? New Research Says Yes

This post is in response to Unexpected Creative Tool Use By a Wild Wolf to Catch Crabs By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. Veronika using the brush to scratch her back. Source: A. J. Osuna-Mascaró/with permission.
Science Daily

This cow uses tools like a primate—and scientists are stunned

A cow named Veronika has stunned scientists by using tools in a flexible and purposeful way. She chooses different ends of a brush depending on the part of her body and adjusts her movements ...
Scientific American

When Did Human Ancestors Start Using Tools?

We humans are nothing if not inventive. Our innovations have come to underpin virtually every facet of daily life—from what we eat to how we communicate. This ingenuity is intrinsically linked to both ...