Tool Videos

Cutting large holes in tile, like for a shower valve, can be challenging. The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, shows you how to layout the hole and how to cut it with an angle grinder for a perfect fit. This technique will work with any type of tile or stone.

The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, share some tips on how to choose the best circular saw blade for whatever job you are doing. After you watch this video you will be able cut wood, tile, brick, and even steel with your circular saw with the right blade.

Mounting towel bars, shower doors and other bathroom accessories often require drilling holes in tile. The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, shows you how to use a Brutus drill bit kit to drill holes in tile without cracking the tile. Get a perfect worry-free hole every time.

Is your circular saw blade dull? The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, tells you the signs of a dull saw blade and how to change the blade on your circular saw.

Ever wondered what the difference between a random orbital sander and an orbital sander? The Family Handyman editor, Travis Larson, will tell you the differences in the two and which one you should buy.

Did you know that a pencil is a great sanding partner? The Family Handyman editor, Travis Larson, will show you how a pencil can make the sanding part of a woodworking project quicker and turn out perfect every time.

The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, will share tips that will keep you and your fingers safe when using a circular saw.

A chalk line is an essential tool for many projects. The Family Handyman Senior Editor, Travis Larson, shares hints and tips for using a chalk line so you get clean, straight lines on all your projects.

If you are tiling a bathroom, you are sure to run into a pipe or two you have to cut holes for. The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, shows you how to layout the hole and how to cut it with a Brutus hole saw kit for a perfect fit.

Another reason to use a random orbital sander – dust collection. The Family Handyman editor, Travis Larson, will show you how to secure your shop vacuum to your sander where it wont fall off while you are sanding. Keeping the dust off your work piece will make your sander work more efficiently and keep your lungs dust-free.

Do you think sanding is a brain dead job and you hate it? The Family Handyman editor, Travis Larson, does too. He will share some tips with you to make sanding wood quicker and less boring.

Ever wondered what the difference between a random orbital sander and an orbital sander? The Family Handyman editor, Travis Larson, will tell you the differences in the two and which one you should buy.

Is your circular saw blade dull? The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, tells you the signs of a dull saw blade and how to change the blade on your circular saw.

The Family Handyman expert, Bob Tacke, will show you the proper techniques for sharpening a chainsaw blade with a filing kit. You can buy a filing kit for about $25 and sharpen your saw anytime instead of taking it to a shop.

Do you have several pieces of narrow wood to sand and think it will take forever? Think again. The Family Handyman editor, Travis Larson, will show you a method to sand these narrow pieces very quickly and without rounding the edges.

A biscuit joiner will help you make strong, fast and accurate joints. The Family Handyman DIY expert, Spike Carlsen, will show you how to use a biscuit jointer to get perfect joints.

A chalk line is an essential tool for many projects. The Family Handyman Senior Editor, Travis Larson, shares hints and tips for using a chalk line so you get clean, straight lines on all your projects.

Safety is key when using power tools. Follow these steps to make the perfect cut while keeping all those fingers.

A finish nailer is a perfect addition to your arsenal of power tools. However, like other power tools in your shop, you need to know how to effectively and safely use it. George Vondriska explains some of the key features and shows the convenience of using a finish nailer.

Master Gardener William Moss demonstrates how to clean and hone your garden tools to keep them sharp and rust free.

A guide to choosing the right drywall and the tools needed to install it.

Keep your everyday tools sharp for great cuts time after time.