Working Safely

Learn how to prevent common injuries by using your power tools safely. Keep yourself safe by following these rules and you'll save yourself…

Working from scaffolding is much easier and safer than working from a ladder. It's stable, forms a wide work platform and provides a wide…

Whether you're moving a couch or a boulder, a heavy planter or a delicate glass mirror, these heavy-lifting tips will make the job easier and…

If you have to work on DIY projects by yourself, you can increase productivity and limit aggravation with a crew of clamps, jigs, ropes and duct…

Avoid heart-stopping ladder experiences! We show you how to provide stable footing and a solid top, even under less-than-ideal circumstances.

Almost all table saw injuries are avoidable if you use the proper ripping techniques. Learn the safe way to make a variety of rip cuts…

Spray paint is toxic, and cheap masks don't offer much protection. The best way to avoid permanent brain damage is to use an activated carbon…

A minimal investment in roof brackets will immediately reward you with much greater roof safety and convenience. But if you have to spend a…

Powder actuated tools are the quickest, most efficient way to fire fasteners into concrete slabs and block walls. We'll show you how to use…

Buy the semi-pro quality jack and jack stands for strength, safety and easy operation. They're well worth the small extra investment.

Learn the art of hauling lumber and other building materials safely, even in a short-bed pickup truck. With proper loading, you can eliminate…

Don't wait until you have a home emergency to try and find your gas or water shutoff valves. This article will help you locate them now.…

We’ll show you how to use inexpensive electrical testers to make electrical work safer and easier. We cover three testers—a…

Ladder stabilizers mount on extension ladders, and are essential for working around windows, eaves and high walls when painting, siding or doing…

We'll show you handy tips and techniques for using your table saw. Use these accessories to help you make clean, straight and safe cuts on…

Sharp tools make yard chores a lot faster and easier. This article shows how to sharpen your tools at home. You'll get the edge you need for…

Padded undercar creepers are worth the investment, even for amateur mechanics. You’ll enjoy changing the oil and working on the engine more when…

A retractable LED work light is safer than incandescent drop lights and a pocket LED puts light right where you need it in tight quarters.

Our staff and field editors tell of the DIY mistakes they've made and the lessons learned from ladders, electricity, roofs, power nailers,…

Make a handy outfeed support that adjusts to fit your table saw, band saw, planer or router. All you need is some scrap wood and a handful of…