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Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘I don’t know why everyone bags on Ryobi’: Electrician packs up Milwaukee tool for good after finding out how it’s made

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘RIP if you own a bunch of snap on’: Man warns against Snap-On tools, says it’s taking advantage of young techs

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Imma go check’: Man reveals hidden use for DeWalt 20-volt batteries

Service Garage Tools Box Cart With Drawers(l); Harbor freight tools store front(c); Mechanic picking up tools from kit(r)

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‘Genius’: Man buys Harbor Freight toolbox. Viewers can’t believe what he uses it for

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘HARBOR FREIGHT RULESSSS’: Harbor Freight customers wait for store to open for $289 car tool that’s ringing up to 40% off

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘Bro where did you get that foamer?’: Customer brings in Toro lawn mower for ‘full maintenance.’ Is it worth $65?

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‘It’s become a joke in the automotive industry’: Mechanic issues warning Harbor Freight and Snap On tools

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‘This was not expected at all’: Mechanics reveal whether you should use Harbor Freight vs. Snap On tools after testing them head-to-head

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

Woman shares the right way to use screwdriver

ScrewDriver Hack

‘I love that another woman just taught me this’: Woman shares the right way to use screwdriver

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Artist honors late grandfather by drawing contents of his tool shed and sharing on Instagram

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