Tools, Gear and Equipment

While it largely depends on personal preference, here are some factors to consider when deciding between paper vs. mesh drywall...

It turns out even basic hand tools that have been around for a hundred years can be improved. Check out...

This is either the greatest product ever sold or a complete waste of $5. Find out if it works.

Our pro taper shares his three-day, step-by-step taping routine. He gave us some great tips that will help you end...

The Family Handyman automotive expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to change lawn mower oil.

Oil stains on clothes may look awful, but don't worry they're easier to remove than you think. Learn how to...

Keep your workshop up to date with these best tools and products for DIYers.

Tips for sharpening and using a chisel, one of the carpenter's basic tools.

Use a versatile jigsaw tool to cut lumber, plywood, metal and tile.

These relics and oddities are not your typical tools, but they're fun to look at — and they have some...

An avid woodworker gives insider tips for using woodworking clamps properly to make glue-ups accurate and joints strong and square.

Special tools and high-quality sandpaper produce great results with less effort

There's nothing quite like power washing a grimy surface and uncovering the beauty beneath.

Once you build a French Cleat tool wall, you need to start adding tool holders and tools. Most tool holders...

Check out these five attachment blades that can unlock the true potential of your oscillating multitool.

Whether you're buying your first mower or replacing an old one, navigating the maze of models and features can be...

A drum brake system, including the drum, brake shoes, and brake cylinder is explained, with guidelines for maintenance and inspection.

The trouble with wine, it seems, is remembering a corkscrew. If you’ve forgotten the tool to pop open a bottle...

Leaking oil from the exhaust is the usual cause of blue, white or black smoke from a lawn mower. Learn...

A DIYer's pickup truck has to be hard-working on the weekends and family friendly the rest of the week. So,...

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A little garden and lawn mower shed that spells big relief for a...

Find out how to remove ink from clothes based on the type of ink that caused the stain.

Eliminate irritating clothes washer stains with a simple cleaning

Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button

There's nothing more frustrating than reaching for your fishing gear to only have your lines all tangled. Even if you're...

Don't be a dummy by making these mistakes when using your tools! Here you'll find some best practices to avoid...

We scoured the shelves of paint stores, surfed the internet and picked the brains of painting pros to...

Woodworking jigs ensure that cuts are straight, holes are plumb and parts are square—among many other things. And jigs...

This two-hour project for a wall-mounted bike rack is a simple yet inventive way to get your bike off of...