Contrary to popular belief, not everything we buy is made and/or assembled in China. Just almost everything. Then again, it used to be a lot simpler to define where something was made. Back in the day, it was either made here or made somewhere else. Today, that equation is a lot more complicated. Where raw materials are sourced, where parts are created, and ultimately where various parts are actually put together all define the heritage of a product. We talked about this in more detail when DeWalt announced their Built in the USA program last year. This year, we’re getting to report on some of that DeWalt USA action firsthand, with a visit to DeWalt’s facility in North Carolina.

In typical Home Fixated style, we provided live coverage of this DeWalt media visit via Twitter. Naturally, being the huge Home Fixated fan you are, you already spend most waking minutes glued to our social media feeds. Just in case you’re new, be sure to follow HomeFixated on Twitter, where you’ll be sure to find scintillating, pithy commentary mixed with photos and video of all the toolicious action! By following us on Twitter, you’ll also become an industry insider with access to tweets about the latest tools, news, deals, and tool/construction info. Lastly, if the mere mention of Twitter makes you break out in a cold sweat or scratch your head in complete bewilderment, fear not! You’ll find our DeWalt coverage detailed below, no specialty social media chops needed.

DeWalt Charlotte North Carolina Facility Visit

Your batteries are getting smarter. Look for @DEWALTtough Tool Connect to work with your smartphone in Aug #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/npsWI1HhBZ — HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015

New higher end Bluetooth job site radio from @DEWALTtough to annoy neighbors with #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/J7gMQedd9j — HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015

Did you know @DEWALTtough does pneumatics too? 11 new tools released in April #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/1jQEfHyl5W — HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015

Attn remodelers & flooring pros – sweet new @DEWALTtough Cordless Miter Saw coming soon $319/$399 pic.twitter.com/VaLFrrZ0aa — HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015

Goodbye lasers & hello @DEWALTtough XPS Light – casts a perfect cutline no matter the blade thickness #dewaltxp pic.twitter.com/imAQm5KowB — HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015

Why use a forklift in the factory when you can use this @DEWALTtough @NASCAR as express transport? #DEWALTXP pic.twitter.com/IPITs8Jset — HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) June 3, 2015

Title Photo coutesy of DeWalt