Like all of Harbor Freight's in-house brands, some of Bauer's tools are worth buying and some are worth avoiding. However, there's no need to gamble on whether you're picking up a bargain or a dud.

Hardware retailer Harbor Freight doesn't just have one house brand -- it has several, including Hercules, Icon, Predator, and Warrior. Bauer is a solid mid-range brand that's also owned by Harbor ...

If you're a DIYer working on a budget, you're probably doing everything you can to save money on power tools. You might be doing the same thing with power tool batteries, which can be expensive to ...