Tools, Gear and Equipment

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

View More in:

Add Filter


    7 Best String Trimmer Harnesses

    Save your shoulders and back with a handy harness for your string trimmer. Here are seven top options to consider.


    Tout icon

    5 Best Electric Wood Chippers of 2024

    Electric wood chippers reduce branches and leaves into mulch without the extra noise and fumes of gas-powered machines.


    Tout icon

    The 8 Best Cordless Ratchets

    If you have bolts or nuts to drive or loosen, a cordless ratchet helps you do it quickly and effortlessly....


    8 Best Chainsaws to Cut Through Wood

    Few power tools provide the raw power and efficiency of a chainsaw. When used correctly, the best chainsaws complete landscaping...


    Tout icon

    10 Essential Woodworking Power Tools for DIYers

    Bring the tool to the project instead of the project to the tool! Portable woodworking power tools open up endless...


    Tout icon

    The Best Belt Sanders of 2024

    Belt sanders are incredible tools for smoothing surfaces or removing excess material. Here are some of the best belt sanders...


    Tout icon

    5 Best Gas Chainsaws

    Gas-powered chainsaws are unequaled for raw power and long runtimes. They're extremely useful tools that require keen attention to safety...

    Tout icon

    Small Engine Maintenance Tips from the Pros

    Small engines, big investment. Here’s how to maximize small engine performance.


    Tout icon

    How To Use a Circular Saw: A Complete Guide

    Get the most from your circular saw.


    Tout icon

    Tested & Reviewed: DeWalt DWE7491RS 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw

    DeWalt has long been associated with great jobsite tools. This saw is no different.


    Tout icon

    8 Best Miter Saws

    For woodworking and carpentry projects, you'll want the best miter saw you can afford. Here are eight of our favorites.


    Tout icon

    The 5 Best Log Splitters of 2024

    Depending on size and power source, log splitters can be handy home helpers or high-production workhorses. Here's help choosing the...


    We Tested the Snow Joe Cordless Snow Blower – An Honest Review

    With the Snow Joe iON+ Cordless snow blower, you might actually look forward to clearing the driveway.


    Tout icon

    How To Build a Table Saw Crosscut Sled

    Make crosscuts on the table saw more accurately, repeatably and safely with a crosscut sled.


    Tout icon

    How To Choose the Best Wood Splitter

    Tired of splitting wood with an axe? A relatively inexpensive wood splitter can turn your logs into firewood with a...


    Tout icon

    9 Best Hose Clamp Pliers

    Spring-style hose clamps that secure hose connections can be tricky to remove. The right hose clamp pliers saves time, money...

    Tout icon

    10 Types of Drills and How to Use Them

    Drills are for boring holes and driving fasteners, but they can do much more. Here's a rundown of the various...


    Tout icon

    What To Know About Miter Saw Blades

    Wondering how to pick out the best blade for your miter saw? Learn what makes a good miter saw blade,...


    Tout icon

    8 Best Boot Dryers

    Working in wet conditions is tough, and there's no reason to make it worse by wearing wet boots! Here's a...


    Tout icon

    Buyer’s Guide to Garden Spades

    A garden spade is the go-to tool for many yard and garden tasks. But what makes one garden spade different...


    Tout icon

    13 Common Woodworking Materials

    Wood terminology can be mystifying. Avoid confusion at the lumber yard by familiarizing yourself with these woodworking materials.


    Tout icon

    Best Wood Chisels and Types For Fine Woodworking

    From rookie woodworkers to seasoned pros, everyone wants the best wood chisels. These 5 options are a cut above the...

    Tout icon

    8 Best Palm Sanders

    Simple to use and easy on your wallet, palm sanders provide the light touch needed for finish work. Here are...


    Tout icon

    Best Corded & Cordless Hammer Drills for Effortless Drilling Projects

    Hammer drills allow you to work with tough materials more efficiently. We found the best options on the market, for...


    Tout icon

    10 Types of Hammers

    Hammers are for pounding, but they don't all pound the same things. Know the types of hammers out there so...


    10 Best Dent Removal Kits and Tools for Your Car

    Have an ugly dent on your vehicle that you'd like to repair? Save considerable time and money by investing in...


    What’s In My Toolbox? A Pro Plumber’s Most Essential Tools

    A long-time plumbing professional shares a look inside her toolbox.


    Tout icon

    10 Screwdriver Types Every Toolbox Should Have

    Every DIYer's toolbox needs screwdrivers, but which ones? Here's a rundown of the screwdriver types you're most likely to need...