36 Miter Saw Tips and Tool Reviews
A miter saw is an extremely useful home improvement tool. Learn something new about this workshop workhorse in the following...
DIY Tools and Gear
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.
How to Cut a Wide Board With a Miter Saw
Watch and learn how to cut a wide board with a miter saw.
How to Sharpen a Router Bit
If your router bit isn't cutting as cleanly as it used to, this video is for you.
How to Drill a Hole in Tile
Mounting towel bars, shower doors and other bathroom accessories often require drilling holes in tile. We show you how with...
How to Cut Straight With a Circular Saw
The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, will show you how to make perfectly straight cuts with a circular saw.
How to Cut Plywood With a Circular Saw
Here's how to cut construction and finish grade plywood with a circular saw without leaving rough, splintered edges.
Chain Saw Race: Gas vs. Battery
Wondering if a gas or battery-powered chain saw is better for your needs? Watch this video to find out which...
Garden Tool Storage Ideas
The right garden tools make gardening easier for sure. But where do you store all those tools? And how do...
8 Mechanic’s Tool Tips for DIYers
It's not only about having the right tools. These tool tips can show you when, where and how to use...
Hack Your Car Top Carrier: Loading Tips and Safety Smarts
Getting building materials home from the lumberyard or home center is easy if you own a pickup truck or a...
Homeowner’s Guide to Pressure Washing a House
Paint prep, simplified.
Chicago Electric 69684 Mitersaw Review
The “why pay more?” saw
How to Oil an Electric Motor
Expert advice: When oiling an electric motor, be sure to use oil that's specifically designed for motors.
How to Remove Panel Clips
With the right tool, removing panel clips is a breeze.
Ratchet Rebuild
Easy fix for a broken ratchet
Top Trim Carpentry Tools
A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons
How to Build a Portable Table Saw Table
Boost your productivity and accuracy
Install a Simpler Weed Trimmer Head
Make trimmer line replacement a breeze
How To Make Perfect Edge Joints with a Wood Router
Cut sharp, tight-fitting edges every time
Retrofit a Miter Saw With a Laser
Add a laser guide to a miter saw in five minutes
Benefits of a Track Saw
Why you'll own one—sooner or later
Organizing a Tool Belt
A $30 tool belt, organized with the proper tools, allows you to work faster with better results.
The Letter ‘d’ in Nail Sizes
The shocking truth about nail sizes! What they don't want you to know
Ladder Stabilizers
Work faster and smarter—and feel 10 times safer!
How To Make Angle Cuts with a Circular Saw
From cutting wide baseboard to framing a roof, these techniques make angle cuts easy and accurate
Repair Damaged Nuts and Bolts
Restore stripped threads quickly with a rethreading kit
How to Install Towel Bars and Hooks on Fiberglass Tub and Shower Surrounds
Toggle bolts solve tricky mounting problems on thin plastic walls.
Replace a Maul Handle or Other Striking Tool Handle
A fiberglass handle will add years to the life of a sledgehammer or a splitting maul handle
