DIY Tips on Tools

Learn how to get the best cutting results from your hacksaw. Hacksaws are designed to cut in one direction, and reversing the blade will…

Make a simple adjustable fence and a right angle drilling jig to make your drill press work quicker and more accurately. Store them nearby so…

Install an accurate laser cutting guide on your miter saw in five minutes. It’s a cool add-on.

Sharpen your shovel or spade and make digging easier. You can do it in 10 minutes.

Tired of sawdust covering your workbench and woodworking tools? This adjustable vacuum hose holder attaches to the shop vacuum and can be rolled…

When two-cycle leaf-blowers, string trimmers, chain saws or other small engines won't start, first see if one of these common problems is the…

Cut openings in drywall faster, easier and more accurately with a spiral saw. It'll speed up drywall hanging and cut taping time too,…

A good drywall job starts with solid backing and properly driven fasteners. Learn how pros make their finished drywall look smooth and straight.

Replace a broken starter rope on your lawnmower quickly and easily by following this simple step-by-step procedure.

Learn how to use an airless paint sprayer to paint faster with perfectly smooth results. We show you how the machine works, good painting…

The secret to this handsome, durable basket stand is a biscuit joiner, which creates super-tough joints without metal fasteners or exposed wood…

A rip hammer is an all around utility tool capable of dozens of tasks besides driving nails. Here are nine, including demolition, chopping,…

Fast, trouble-free drywall taping is easy with this professional taper's tool. With a little practice you can learn to use a taping banjo…

Routers are one of the most versatile woodworking tools, useful not just for making trim and cutting edges, but for solving a whole range of…