hand tools

Latest in hand tools

Holiday Gift Guide for Tool Lovers

Surprise The Tool Lover in Your Life With These Top Gift Ideas

By Timothy Dale

DeWalt Days Deal

The Best Tool Deals Are Still Going: Up to $100 Off and BOGO Deals for DeWalt Days at Lowe’s

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Dremel Deals

Updated: Your New Pumpkin-Carving Dremel Is On Sale for Prime Day for Under $40

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Nut Driver Set Options

The Best Nut Driver Sets for Working on Appliances and Cars, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick

A group of all the best hori hori knives laid out next to each other o a cream background.

Testing the Top 10 Hori Hori Knives To Find the Ultimate Garden Tool

By Jasmine Harding, Mark Wolfe

The Best Pocket Knife Brands Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Pocket Knife Brands for Everyday Carry

A group of the best sharpening stone options laid out together on a dark surface.

Appliances & Cookware

Testing the Best Sharpening Stones for Knives and Tools

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe

The Best Framing Hammer Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Framing Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor

various hammers hanging on workshop wall

25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

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

25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

Tools & Materials

Levels

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

how to use a miter box

How to Use a Miter Box

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Chris Gardner