Tools, Gear and Equipment

Setting compound is a powder which, when mixed with water, creates a fast-setting material used to fill gaps and cracks...

A standard spray gun—usually connected to a compressor—aggressively propels finish onto your project.

As an avid DIYer, you have the necessary tools, but do you have the proper safety gear? Here are 12...

Not sure which spray foam to choose from? These have been reviewed as the top spray foams that will give...

Even if you use reusable shopping bags, there's a good chance you have some plastic grocery bags somewhere in your...

Make transporting your groceries easier with this simple hack.

When you’re shortening a bolt or threaded rod with a hacksaw, you always mangle the threads at the sawn end,...

Techniques for drilling big holes, deep holes and enlarging existing holes.

A plumb bob is a weighted object connected to a string that can be used to establish a vertical line....

Every good workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench with ample storage. Begin...

What is a Sawzall? Sawzall—though a registered trademark of Milwaukee Tools—is the term often used to describe any brand of...

What is a 16d Nail? A 16d nail is one that is 3-1/2 inches long. But what does the 'd'...

Brush up on the basics with this collection of circular saw do's and don'ts

Fit woodwork perfectly to even the waviest walls with an inexpensive compass.

The ultimate remodeling tool—with attitude

For about $30, you can fortify your bar clamp arsenal with these mighty tools. These clamps apply pressure horizontally as...

Family Handyman reader Christopher Rings sent us photos and drawings of his incredible workbench. We just might need to build...

Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...

Using paste wax is the best way to lubricate the top of your table saw, which will help wood pieces...

Use rubber O-rings to help you position router bit shafts the right depth in the collet. Use 5/32-in. dia. O-rings

You can use a hammer to pound nails, but there's so much more you can do, too! Check out these...

Once you try a cabinet scraper to smooth flat surfaces or curved sculpted forms, you’ll want to use it on...

Wouldn't it be nice to have all of your gardening tools and supplies organized and in a handy location? Read...

Forget your old stir sticks! Grab a plastic hanger and cut off the bottom rung, leaving a stirring hook on...

And how to drill a hole in metal, ceramic tile and masonry

We've hung and patched and primed and finished our fair share of drywall. Check out this compilation of tips for...

All you need to check if a square is square is a piece of plywood with a factory edge, a...

A miter saw is a versatile tool that offers fast, accurate cuts. Learn how to use yours safely so you...

Are these new, wimpy-looking structural screws really as good as the old-fashioned, meatier lag screws?