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15 Types of Glue and Adhesives Every Homeowner Should Know 15 Types of Glue and Adhesives Every Homeowner Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Theresa Clement

A DIYer using a caulking gun to seal bathroom fixtures with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.

How to Use a Caulk Gun How to Use a Caulk Gun

By Rachelle Dragani, By Bob Vila Staff

The Best Log Splitter trailer in use splitting firewood with a large stack of split wood in the background.

The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Beacham

A person wearing work gloves while spraying the best fire extinguisher.

The 9 Best Fire Extinguishers to Keep Your Home and Family Safe The 9 Best Fire Extinguishers to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

By Tom Scalisi, By Jasmine Harding

The Best Fire Escape Ladder hanging out of a window and extending several stories down.

Vetted: 10 of the Best Fire Escape Ladders for Home Safety Vetted: 10 of the Best Fire Escape Ladders for Home Safety

A collage of the Best Power Tool Set Options on white backgrounds.

The Best Power Tool Sets for Your Needs and Budget, Tested The Best Power Tool Sets for Your Needs and Budget, Tested

By Timothy Dale, By Mark Wolfe

Nails vs. Screws: Which to Use in Your Project

Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project? Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project?

By Andreana Lefton, By Bob Vila, By Theresa Clement

A group of the best winter work gloves on a picnic table before testing.

The Best Winter Work Gloves, According to Testing The Best Winter Work Gloves, According to Testing

Two people sharing tools.

Tool-For-All: How to Host a Neighborhood Tool Share Tool-For-All: How to Host a Neighborhood Tool Share

By Rachel Brougham

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Wood Chipper

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Wood Chipper? How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Wood Chipper?

By Katie Flannery

Brush vs. Roller vs. Sprayer: How to Choose the Right Painting Tool Brush vs. Roller vs. Sprayer: How to Choose the Right Painting Tool

The 20 Weirdest Things You Can Do With Duct Tape

The 20 Weirdest Things You Can Do With Duct Tape The 20 Weirdest Things You Can Do With Duct Tape

By Manasa Reddigari

Finished workbench project in a clean home workshop with a graphic overlay that says downloadable project plans.

How to Build a Workbench That Fits Just About Anywhere How to Build a Workbench That Fits Just About Anywhere

A person using the best heat gun option to melt colorful wax for an art project

The Best Heat Guns The Best Heat Guns

By Timothy Dale

The Best Cement Mixer Options

The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects

A group of the best pocket chainsaw options together on a picnic table

The Best Pocket Chainsaws, Tested The Best Pocket Chainsaws, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Modern garden lawn mower on green grass in park

How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

By Bob Vila Staff, By Tony Carrick

The best siding nailer option in use

The Best Siding Nailers, Reviewed The Best Siding Nailers, Reviewed

The Best Hard Hat Light Options laid out next to each other

The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested

A person touching a tear on a leather couch, likely considering using the best leather repair kit option

The Best Leather Repair Kits The Best Leather Repair Kits

By Timothy Dale

Best Cutting Mats

The Best Cutting Mats, Tested and Reviewed The Best Cutting Mats, Tested and Reviewed

By Carol Benton, By Debbie Wolfe

The Best Home Tool Kit Options

The Best Home Tool Kits, Tested and Reviewed The Best Home Tool Kits, Tested and Reviewed

By Debbie Wolfe, By Tony Carrick

various hammers hanging on workshop wall

25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them 25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, By Tom Scalisi, By Bob Vila Staff

The best attic ladder extends from an open attic door in an hallway

The Best Attic Ladders, Reviewed The Best Attic Ladders, Reviewed

By Timothy Dale

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools? The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?

The Best Stihl Chainsaw Options

The Best Stihl Chainsaws You Can Get The Best Stihl Chainsaws You Can Get

By Tony Carrick

The Best Rust Converter Options

The Best Rust Converters, Vetted The Best Rust Converters, Vetted

By James Fitzgerald

iStock-1370323000 Types of Pliers Various pliers hanging on a magnetic strip on a wall

25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them 25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them

By Bob Vila, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Extension Cord Options

The 10 Best Extension Cords, Tested and Approved The 10 Best Extension Cords, Tested and Approved

By Andreana Lefton, By Mark Wolfe, By Tiffany Lewis

The Best Packing Tapes Options

The Best Packing Tapes You Can Get The Best Packing Tapes You Can Get

By Timothy Dale

5 Types of Screwdrivers Every DIYer Should Know

25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them 25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Building a Basic Deck? Top Tips for DIYers Building a Basic Deck? Top Tips for DIYers

The Best Wood Chisels Option

The Best Wood Chisels, Tested The Best Wood Chisels, Tested

By James Fitzgerald, By Chaunie Brusie

How to Use a Saw the Right Way

How to Use a Saw the Right Way How to Use a Saw the Right Way

pro painting tip use a drywall knife

Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously! Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously!

By Alexa Erickson

The Best Hacksaw Options

The Best Hacksaws, Tested and Reviewed The Best Hacksaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, By Mark Wolfe

The Best Knife Sharpeners Option

The Best Knife Sharpeners, Tested and Reviewed The Best Knife Sharpeners, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, By Mark Wolfe

The Best Gas Chainsaw Option

The Best Gas Chainsaws The Best Gas Chainsaws

The Best Framing Hammer Options

The Best Framing Hammers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Framing Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Needle-Nose Pliers Options

The Best Needle-Nose Pliers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Needle-Nose Pliers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Garden Trowel Options

The Best Garden Trowels The Best Garden Trowels

All You Need to Know About Working with Landscape Fabric

15 Things to Know Before Laying Landscape Fabric in Your Yard 15 Things to Know Before Laying Landscape Fabric in Your Yard

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Grabber Tool Option

The Best Grabber Tools The Best Grabber Tools

By Tony Carrick

7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Know

7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Get to Know 7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Get to Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Use a Nail Gun Properly (and Safely)

8 Types of Nail Guns You Should Know—and How to Use Them 8 Types of Nail Guns You Should Know—and How to Use Them

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

how to use a miter box

How to Use a Miter Box How to Use a Miter Box

By Tom Scalisi, By Bob Vila, By Chris Gardner

single stage vs two stage snow blower

What’s the Difference? Snow Blower vs. Snow Thrower What’s the Difference? Snow Blower vs. Snow Thrower

By Glenda Taylor

Best Nails for Hanging Pictures

The Best Nails for Hanging Pictures The Best Nails for Hanging Pictures

The Best Concrete Anchor Options

The Best Concrete Anchors The Best Concrete Anchors

The Plumb Bob: What Is This Tool, and How Do You Use It? The Plumb Bob: What Is This Tool, and How Do You Use It?

Best Tap And Die Set

The Best Tap and Die Sets The Best Tap and Die Sets

By Timothy Dale

snow plow mistakes

11 Snow Blower Mistakes to Avoid This Winter 11 Snow Blower Mistakes to Avoid This Winter

By Tony Carrick

types of screws

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know 5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Clean Shop Vac Filter

How to Clean a Shop Vac Filter After Dirty Work How to Clean a Shop Vac Filter After Dirty Work

8 Tiling Tools Every DIYer Should Know 8 Tiling Tools Every DIYer Should Know

By Bob Vila, By Glenda Taylor

For Us, This Estwing Hammer Is a Solid Hit. Find Out Why We Like It and if It’s the Hammer for You. For Us, This Estwing Hammer Is a Solid Hit. Find Out Why We Like It and if It’s the Hammer for You.

The Best Pocket Knife Brands Options

The Best Pocket Knife Brands for Everyday Carry The Best Pocket Knife Brands for Everyday Carry

The Best Tool Belt for Every DIYer

The Best Tool Belts The Best Tool Belts

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Beacham

Repairing Popped Nails? Follow These 4 Tips

Solved! How to Repair Popped Nails Solved! How to Repair Popped Nails

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

diy car maintenance

13 Essential Tools for DIY Auto Maintenance 13 Essential Tools for DIY Auto Maintenance

By Timothy Dale

carpenter's dream workshop

A Carpenter’s Dream Workshop: 10 Things You Need If You Have the Funds—and the Space A Carpenter’s Dream Workshop: 10 Things You Need If You Have the Funds—and the Space

How to Install Drywall

Top Tips for Installing Drywall Top Tips for Installing Drywall

The Dos and Don’ts of Pruning a Bush The Dos and Don’ts of Pruning a Bush

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Woodworking Tools Option

The Best Woodworking Tools The Best Woodworking Tools