For years, power tool brand Makita has made Ni-Cd (or nickel-cadmium) batteries its specialty. Take the Makita PA12 12V Ni-Cd 1.3Ah battery, for instance. This 12-volt rechargeable battery had a ...

Makita's rechargeable batteries are built to last, but when they fail, many wonder if they can be safely rebuilt or refurbished at home.

Cordless tools took a leap forward this summer with the introduction of the first cordless miter saws from Milwaukee and DeWalt and a cordless table saw from DeWalt. Not long ago it was unthinkable ...