Buying Tools

There are four types of extension ladders. Here's how to choose the right one for your home projects.

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

Hospitals, where cleanliness is a life or death matter, confirm that microfiber cleaning products do a better job. Here's the rundown on how…

Confused about drill bits? So were we. So we tested high speed steel, black oxide, cobalt and titanium bits in wood and metal, and here's what…

If you do any work with a router, planer, table saw or other noisy woodworking tool, protect your ears with good hearing protection. There are a…

A well-organized tool belt allows you to work faster and better and climb and work from ladders more safely. Here's how to organize it…

Keep your framing nailer in top working condition and save time and money with a framing nailer rebuilding kit, which includes all the parts…

Track saws make long, precise cuts faster and better than table saws and circular saws. They are light and portable, don't need clamps and set…

A jigsaw is the grand master of cutting shapes in a variety of materials. All you need is the right blade. We'll show you how to use this…

Serrated knives can be sharpened at home, but you'll need a special sharpening steel that matches the scallops of the knife. Here's how to do it…

Circular saws are great for cutting plywood and 2x's, but you can also cut everything from logs to concrete to steel beams with the right blade…

Cut boards faster, easier and more accurately with this cutting guide. It works for both square cuts and angle cuts and helps you find the angle…

Cut clean round holes in drywall for electrical boxes and light fixtures with this circle cutter. It's quick and easy, and only takes seconds

If you lost the chuck key after all these years, or just can't bear to throw away a good drill, keyless chucks are still available for most…

It's easy to spend a lot of money on tools, but you don't always have to. Check out the top tool picks under $100 by the editors of The…

It's hard to know what type of sander to buy for your projects. We’ll take the confusion out of buying a sander for finishing kitchen cabinets…

When a good leather tool belt starts to fall apart, don't throw it away. With basic leatherworking tools you can easily fix holes and tears and…

Work faster and better with a cordless impact driver. We show the basic techniques and pick our favorite driver models, after testing many…

Pro-quality finish work is a lot easier with the right tools—and they don't have to be expensive. Check out a master carpenter's list of…

Tips to use your belt sander more effectively and more safely, as well as how to buy a belt sander and what belts work best. It’s a…