The XPS Work Light can be added to the DeWalt DWS779 Miter Saw to add functionality normally found on the DWS780. Various tutorials are on the internet show how to do the upgrade for around $70 by installing the light, a power supply, and replacing part of the handle. This post reviews how to do the same modification for around $30 using the XPS Work Light and a battery pack.

5 years ago, I decided to buy a starter home, knowing that I planned on getting married, starting a family, and outgrowing the home within 5-7 years. Pretty much everything went according to plan; I got married, had a kid, and sold the house just over 5 years later. All in all, I saved $47,435 by buying vs. renting, which worked out to an average savings of $777 per month. This post explores the real costs associated with owning the home, and compares them to what it would have cost to rent a similar home.