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It’s not unusual for miter and chop saws to get mixed up. The fact that miter saws are sometimes mistakenly called chop saws doesn’t help. At a glance they have a lot in common. For examp...
A porch swing is a great place to relax on a balmy evening while sipping something cool and refreshing—what’s not to love? Even if you don’t have a porch, you can still create a similar v...
Whether you’re a keen DIYer or a pro, there’s little more frustrating than being unable to find the right tool when you need it. Digging through a disorganized pile of wrenches, hammers, ...
Welding can be used to fix auto bodywork, repair a gate, make an Art Deco chair, or create a garden sculpture. It can be a fascinating hobby or a full-time career. Skilled welders are alw...
Nothing is as effective as a plate compactor when it comes to creating a solid foundation for hardscaping projects like paths, patios, and driveways. These tools are invaluable for creati...
Impact drivers are the go-to tool when dealing with long screws and other large fasteners. An impact driver delivers extra rotational force to drive the fixing home for jobs in which a st...
The TIG welder was first developed in the 1930s as a way to weld lightweight magnesium for the aircraft industry. These machines can produce very neat welds, particularly on thin metal sh...
MIG (metal inert gas) welding, also known as gas metal arc welding (GMAW), is generally accepted as the easiest type of welding to learn. Yet with the right equipment, MIG welding can han...
A rotary laser level is an invaluable tool for a variety of jobs where maintaining accuracy over a wide area or long distance matters. DIYers and pros use levels on plenty of slopes or gr...
DIY projects big and small are often solitary tasks. Sometimes there’s nobody around to lend a hand and other times, an inexperienced “helper” may end up getting in the way. For those tas...
