You know what’s expensive? Buying the wrong tools. I learned this the hard way about seven years into working on job sites. I’d grab whatever looked good at the time, use it for a few months, and then it would either break down or just not perform when I really needed it to. And there I was, back at the store, spending money all over again. Look, choosing the right trade tools isn’t rocket science, but it’s not something you want to rush either. These tools are literally how you make your living. They’re with you every day, sometimes in rough conditions, and they need to hold up. But here’s the thing—not all tools are built the same, even when they look similar on the shelf. So what should you actually be looking for? That’s what we’re going to talk about. I’m going to walk you through the features that…
