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7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Know

7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Get to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to use a miter box

How to Use a Miter Box

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Chris Gardner

single stage vs two stage snow blower

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 Concrete Anchor Options

The Best Concrete Anchors

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

Best Tap And Die Set

The Best Tap and Die Sets

By Timothy Dale

snow plow mistakes

11 Snow Blower Mistakes to Avoid This Winter

By Tony Carrick

How to Clean Shop Vac Filter

How to Clean a Shop Vac Filter After Dirty Work

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 Tool Belt for Every DIYer

The Best Tool Belts

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Beacham

Repairing Popped Nails? Follow These 4 Tips

Solved! How to Repair Popped Nails

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

diy car 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

How to Install Drywall

Top Tips for Installing Drywall

The Dos and Don’ts of Pruning a Bush

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Woodworking Tools Option

The Best Woodworking Tools

power tool batteries

10 Mistakes That Are Killing Your Power Tool Batteries

Gas vs Electric Pressure Washer

Electric vs. Gas Pressure Washer: Choosing the Right Cleaning Machine

types of batteries

9 Types of Batteries Every Homeowner Should Know

By Timothy Dale

Side by side image of a cultivator and a tiller.

Cultivator vs. Tiller: Which Is Best for Your Garden?

how-to-sharpen-a-chisel

Top Tips for Sharpening Chisels

lumber-grades-and-numbers

Lumber Grades and Numbers

Ego Leaf Blower

Is EGO Power+ Leaf Blower Powerful Enough for Fall Cleanup?

Milton Tire Gauge

I Put the No-Frills Milton Tire Gauge Through Its Paces: See How It Performed

Cheap Tools Options

The Best Cheap Tools

By Tony Carrick

Best Circular Saw Blade Options

The Best Circular Saw Blades

11 Types of Axes Every Homeowner Should Know

By Timothy Dale

The Best Forstner Bit Set Option

The Best Forstner Bit Sets

Dewalt Tool Box

This DEWALT TSTAK Tool Organizer Is Affordable, But Does It Work?

This Husqvarna Axe Handles Well But Is It Worth It?

By Stacey L. Nash

The Best Utility Knife Blades Option

The Best Utility Knife Blades

Makita Angle Grinder

The Makita Angle Grinder is Durable, But Does it Perform?

Ryobi Tire Inflator

I Tried a Cordless Tire Inflator―Did It Work?

Franklin ProSensor

This Stud Finder Requires No Calibration―Is it Right For You?

By Glenda Taylor

Walabot Stud Finder How We Reviewed

I Tried The New Cutting-Edge Stud Finder―Did It Work?

By Glenda Taylor

3m Safety Glasses

Are These Affordable 3M Safety Glasses Durable Enough for Tough Jobs?

By Timothy Dale

Woman using a leaf blower in the autumn to clear her driveway.

The War on Leaf Blowers: Why Some Communities Are Up in Arms Over the Loud Lawn Tools

DeWalt Staple Gun

Is the DeWalt Staple Gun the King of Tacking?

Why is My Flashlight Not Working

Solved! Why is My Flashlight Not Working?

By Tony Carrick

Gutter Cleaning Tool

Clean Your Gutters a Cinch with The Gutter Cleaning Tool

Is Husky’s Rolling Tool Bag Worth the Extra Money?

The Klein Canvas Tote Bag Provides Quality and Durability—But is it Right for You?

The Festool SYS 4 Sortainer Tool Chest stocked with tools on a workbench during testing.

The Best Tool Chests for Organizing Your Workshop, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Paul Rankin, Kara Illig, Michelle Larson, Bob Beacham, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Types of Woodworking Vises

Woodworking Vise Guide

The Best Combination Square Options

The Best Combination Squares for Your Workshop

How to Apply the Dry Brush Technique

How To: Apply the Dry Brush Technique

By Manasa Reddigari

Hyde Dust-Free Sponge Sander - Sanding Wood

The Secret to Sanding Almost Anything—Without All the Dust

By Glenda Taylor

does titanium rust

Solved! Does Titanium Rust?

angle grinder uses

6 Angle Grinder Uses All DIYers Should Know

By Timothy Dale

Best Bow Rake Options

The Best Bow Rakes for Your Lawn and Garden

By Savannah Sher

10 Backyard Wood Projects for Total Beginners

10 Backyard Wood Projects for Total Beginners

By Caylin Harris

The Best Chainsaw Chain Option

The Best Chainsaw Chains for DIY Homeowners

By Glenda Taylor

How to Whitewash Brick

How To: Whitewash Brick

Woodworking Workshop Layout Design

Setting Up Shop: The Ideal Layout for Your Woodworking Workshop

Best Waterproof Tape

The Best Waterproof Tape to Use Around Your Home

By Timothy Dale

How to Clean Paint Rollers

Quick Tip: The Key to Preserving Paint Rollers

By Caylin Harris, Bob Vila

How to Install Chair Rail - Painted Chair Rail

How To: Install Chair Rail Molding

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Remove Rivets - From a Corrugated Metal Shed

How To: Remove Rivets

Choosing a Hammer Drill vs. Impact Drill vs. Drill

What’s the Difference? Hammer Drill vs. Impact Driver vs. Cordless Drill/Driver

By Katelin Hill, Bob Beacham

first saw for DIYers sliding compound miter saw

The First Power Saw New DIYers Should Buy, According to Experts

The Best Saw Blade For Cutting Laminate Flooring Options

The Best Saw Blade for Cutting Laminate Flooring

By Timothy Dale

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

By Jennifer Noonan