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Walabot Stud Finder How We Reviewed
DIY

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

By Glenda Taylor

3m Safety Glasses
DIY

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.
Lawn & Garden

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

By Jenn Ryan

DeWalt Staple Gun
DIY

Is the DeWalt Staple Gun the King of Tacking?

By Tom Scalisi

Why is My Flashlight Not Working
DIY

Solved! Why is My Flashlight Not Working?

By Tony Carrick

Gutter Cleaning Tool
DIY

Clean Your Gutters a Cinch with The Gutter Cleaning Tool

By Tom Scalisi

Husky Tool Bag
DIY

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

By Tom Scalisi

Klein Tool Bag
DIY

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

By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Tool Chests for Organizing Your Workshop, Tested

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

Best Glue for MDF Options
Reviews

The Best Glues for MDF Projects Around the House

By Tom Scalisi

How to remove a broken screw
DIY

Quick Tip: How to Remove a Broken Screw

By Manasa Reddigari

Best Type of Oil for Lawn Mowers, Solved!
DIY

Solved! What Type of Lawn Mower Oil Should I Use?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Types of Woodworking Vises
DIY

Woodworking Vise Guide

By Bob Vila

The Best Combination Square Options
Reviews

The Best Combination Squares for Your Workshop

By Bob Beacham

How to Apply the Dry Brush Technique
DIY

How To: Apply the Dry Brush Technique

By Manasa Reddigari

Hyde Dust-Free Sponge Sander - Sanding Wood
DIY

The Secret to Sanding Almost Anything—Without All the Dust

By Glenda Taylor

does titanium rust
DIY

Solved! Does Titanium Rust?

By Tom Scalisi

angle grinder uses
DIY

6 Angle Grinder Uses All DIYers Should Know

By Timothy Dale

Best Bow Rake Options
Reviews

The Best Bow Rakes for Your Lawn and Garden

By Savannah Sher

10 Backyard Wood Projects for Total Beginners
DIY

10 Backyard Wood Projects for Total Beginners

By Caylin Harris

The Best Chainsaw Chain Option
Reviews

The Best Chainsaw Chains for DIY Homeowners

By Glenda Taylor

How to Whitewash Brick
Interior

How To: Whitewash Brick

By Bob Vila

The Best Right Angle Clamp Options
Reviews

The Best Right Angle Clamps for DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

Woodworking Workshop Layout Design
DIY

Setting Up Shop: The Ideal Layout for Your Woodworking Workshop

By Bob Vila

Best Waterproof Tape
Reviews

The Best Waterproof Tape to Use Around Your Home

By Timothy Dale

How to Use a Drill Press
DIY

Operating a Drill Press

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Paint Rollers
DIY

Quick Tip: The Key to Preserving Paint Rollers

By Caylin Harris, Bob Vila

How to Install Chair Rail - Painted Chair Rail
Interior

How To: Install Chair Rail Molding

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Remove Rivets - From a Corrugated Metal Shed
DIY

How To: Remove Rivets

By Bob Vila

The Story Pole
DIY

The Story Pole

By Bob Vila

Choosing a Hammer Drill vs. Impact Drill vs. Drill
DIY

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

By Katelin Hill, Bob Beacham

The Best Straight Edge Clamp Options
Reviews

The Best Straight Edge Clamp for Making Precision Cuts

By Tony Carrick

first saw for DIYers sliding compound miter saw
DIY

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

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Splitting Wedge Options
Reviews

The Best Splitting Wedge to Split Logs Easily

By James Fitzgerald

The Best Milling Machine Options
Reviews

The Best Milling Machine for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale

The Best Saw Blade For Cutting Laminate Flooring Options
Reviews

The Best Saw Blade for Cutting Laminate Flooring

By Timothy Dale

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing
DIY

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

By Jennifer Noonan

CGardner-Screws
DIY

How To: Choose the Right Screw for the Right Job

By Chris Gardner, Bob Vila

The Best Pry Bar
Reviews

The Best Pry Bars for Your Tool Kit

By Bob Beacham

How to Dispose of Old Antifreeze
DIY

How To: Check and Dispose of Old Antifreeze

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

The Best Nail Puller Option
Reviews

The Best Nail Pullers for Your Projects

By James Fitzgerald

How to Sharpen an Axe
DIY

How To: Sharpen an Axe

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Use a Jigsaw
DIY

How To: Use a Jigsaw

By Glenda Taylor

How to Cut Concrete
DIY

How To: Cut Concrete

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Beyond the Brush: 7 Other Tools You Need to Refinish Furniture
DIY

Beyond the Brush: 7 Other Tools You Need to Refinish Furniture

By Manasa Reddigari

Best Adjustable Wrench
Reviews

The Best Adjustable Wrenches for Your Repair Needs

By Tom Scalisi

Sander Before
DIY

How To: Clean Your Power Tools

By Chris Gardner

How to Cut Brick
DIY

How To: Cut Brick

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

How to Use a Leaf Blower
DIY

How To: Use a Leaf Blower

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Cut Cement Board - Used in Tile Projects
DIY

How To: Cut Cement Board

By Bob Vila

How to Use a Screw Extractor
DIY

How To: Use a Screw Extractor

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

How to Sharpen Drill Bits
DIY

How To: Sharpen Drill Bits

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

mitered corner detail
DIY

How To: Make a Mitered Corner

By Chris Gardner

The Best Tool Backpack Options
Reviews

The Best Tool Backpacks for On-the-Go Jobs

By Timothy Dale

The Best Hammer Multitool Options
Reviews

The Best Hammer Multitools for DIYers

By Glenda Taylor

The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Miter Box Set Options
Reviews

The Best Miter Box Sets for DIYers

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Angle Finder Options
Reviews

The Best Angle Finders for DIYers and Pros

By Glenda Taylor

How to Stop a Door from Slamming
DIY

Solved! How to Prevent Doors from Slamming

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: 9 Key Differences to Know
DIY

What’s the Difference? Miter Saw vs. Table Saw

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Why You'll Want an Air Filtration System When Painting a Room
DIY

The One Tool You’re Probably Not Bringing to a Paint Job—But Should

By Glenda Taylor

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?
Reviews

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Ratchet Straps Option
Reviews

The Best Ratchet Straps for Securing and Hauling Your Gear

By Tom Scalisi

Types of Torque Wrenches
DIY

8 Types of Torque Wrenches for Your Tool Collection

By Desiree Homer