About Tool Expert Reviews
Hi, I’m Moses
I’m a licensed electrical engineer registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), based in Nairobi, Kenya. I’ve spent the last 10 years working with (and on) power tools, electrical systems, and DIY projects of every size.
I started Tool Expert Reviews because I was tired of seeing buying guides written by people who clearly hadn’t picked up the tools they were recommending. This site is where I share what I’ve learned: which tools earn their keep, which ones quietly disappoint, and how to spend your money wisely, whether you’re a weekend DIYer, a tradesperson, or someone buying their first cordless drill.
My Background
- Licensed Electrical Engineer, registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), with a working knowledge of motors, battery chemistry, and the electrical fundamentals that determine how power tools actually perform.
- 10 years of hands-on experience using power tools, hand tools, and DIY gear across residential and light commercial projects.
- Based in Nairobi, Kenya. I focus on tools available to readers in the United States, since that’s where the largest and most competitive market is and where most of my readers shop.
I’m not a general contractor and I don’t run a tool-testing lab. I’m a registered engineer and a serious DIYer who has spent a decade buying, using, repairing, and occasionally killing the tools I write about.
How I Produce These Reviews
I want to be upfront about how the content on this site is created, because honesty about methodology is more useful than vague claims of “rigorous testing.”
Every review and buying guide combines four inputs:
- Hands-on use. I personally own and have used many of the tools I write about. Where I have direct experience with a tool, I say so and share specifics: what it did well, what frustrated me, what broke. For tools I haven’t personally tested, I make that clear too.
- Engineering analysis. My electrical engineering background means I read spec sheets the way a chef reads a recipe. I evaluate the specs that matter (motor ratings, battery chemistry, torque curves, IP ratings) and ignore the marketing language that doesn’t.
- Expert and trade sources. I cross-reference reviews from established publications like Pro Tool Reviews, Tools In Action, and Family Handyman, plus contractor forums where working tradespeople discuss real-world performance.
- Verified buyer feedback. I read hundreds of verified reviews across Amazon, Home Depot, and Lowe’s, looking for repeated complaint patterns and consistent praise rather than cherry-picking quotes.
I also use AI tools as a research and drafting aid, the same way many writers, engineers, and journalists do today. AI helps me work through large volumes of source material faster, but every published recommendation reflects my own engineering judgment and DIY experience. AI doesn’t decide what gets recommended on this site. I do.
What I don’t do: I don’t claim hands-on testing on tools I haven’t actually used. I don’t invent research labs, anonymous tradespeople, or testing facilities to make recommendations sound more authoritative. If anything on this site looks like manufactured authority, tell me and I’ll fix it.
What This Site Covers
I focus on tools available to DIYers, tradespeople, and homeowners, primarily through Amazon and major US retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s. Browse the main categories:
- Power tools: drills, impact drivers, saws, sanders, grinders
- Hand tools: screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, measuring tools
- Electrical tools: meters, testers, wire strippers (the gear I personally use most)
- Automotive tools: jacks, sockets, diagnostic equipment
- Woodworking tools
- Outdoor power equipment: mowers, trimmers, blowers
- Workshop storage
- Brand-specific guides: DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, and more
Looking for something specific? Start with my buying guides or how-to articles.
How This Site Makes Money
Tool Expert Reviews is reader-supported. When you buy something through a link on this site, I may earn a small commission from the retailer, at no extra cost to you. This site participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs.
Commission doesn’t change which tools I recommend. I have no manufacturer sponsorships, no paid placements, and no business relationships with any tool brand. If a budget tool outperforms a premium one for a given task, that’s what I’ll say. For details, read the full affiliate disclosure.
Editorial Standards
- Real sources only. Every statistic, quote, or study cited on this site links to a verifiable source.
- No paid placements. No brand has paid for a positive review or placement, and none ever will.
- Updates and corrections. When a product is discontinued, specs change, or a reader flags an error, the article gets updated and the change is noted.
- Affiliate transparency. Every article containing affiliate links discloses it at the top.
Get in Touch
I read everything that comes through. If you’ve used a tool I’ve reviewed and want to push back on a recommendation, suggest a product I should cover, or just have a question, email me directly at hello@toolexpertreviews.com.
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Page last reviewed and updated: June 2026