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    Tools, Gear and Equipment

    The Family Handyman editors share everything about the best tools, gear and equipment for DIYers.

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    Self-Heating Jackets to Keep You Warm in the Shop and Garden

    Zip them up, switch them on and feel the penetrating warmth enter your body. Self-heating jackets will keep you totally toasty this winter.
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    Stuff We Still Love: Multi-Purpose Ladder and Hinges

    Here are two products that are as relevant today as they were when first featured...

    10 Secret Power Tool Hacks for DIYers

    Do you know all of the secrets to using your drill/driver? Unlock the true potential...

    20 Unusual Uses for Workshop Tools

    Make your workshop tools work double duty with these 20 unusual uses for common DIY...

    Vintage Family Handyman Feature from 1970: How to Repair Your Power Tools

    Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through step-by-step projects....
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    66 Cool Tool Hacks That are Super Useful for DIYers

    Tool hacks usually happen on the fly, when you’re in a situation that calls for...
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    Deals We Love: Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo

    Some of the biggest names in power tools partnered with The Home Depot for a...
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    10 Best Residential Ice Removal Products

    Sick of dealing with ice-covered vehicles, walks and driveways? These 10 ice removal tools make...
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    26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

    Innovations that improved home improvement.
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    Deals We Love: Air Movers

    These two air-movement tools from Hart provide durability and portability for DIYers with busy lives.
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    How to Build a 2-in-1 Coffee/Dining Table

    A coffee table that becomes a dining table or a desk — in seconds!
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    9 Must-Have Tools for Cleaning Gutters

    Is "clean the gutters" on your to-do list this weekend? Before you start, make sure...
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    Should I Buy a Snow Blower or Hire a Snow Removal Service?

    Deciding between buying a snow blower or hiring a snow removal service? Consider the pros...
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    Are Snow Chains Right for Your Vehicle?

    If you live where winter brings snow and ice, snow chains on your tires can...
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    What Oil Does My Car Need in Winter?

    Colder temperatures can change how well motor oil keeps your engine running. You may need...
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    Deals We Love: Flashlights and Lanterns

    A flash sale offering great lighting options at deep discounts.
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    7 Best Roof Rakes of 2020

    Excessive roof snow can become dangerously heavy and lead to destructive ice dams. Remove some...
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    8 Best Car Dog Barriers

    If your dog can't sit still in the car, a dog barrier will ensure they...

    Deals We Love: Kobalt Tools

    Lowe's house brand, Kobalt, has been a steadfast competitor in hand and power tools since...
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    How to Winterize a Chainsaw

    Keep your chainsaw in tip-top shape during the winter off-season
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    The Homeowner’s Guide to Winterizing Outdoor Equipment

    Mowers, chainsaws, blowers — your outdoor power equipment needs to be prepared for winter if...

    Family Handyman’s Vintage Truck Ads from the ‘80s

    As part of our 70th Anniversary celebration, Family Handyman takes a look back at the...

    5-Star Tools With a Cult Following

    Simplify random fixes as well as involved DIY projects by picking up these popular tools...