Ratchet Rebuild
Easy fix for a broken ratchet
Hammers Aren’t Just for Nails: 101 Ways to Use a Rip Hammer
Really, we only show 9 ways, but there are lots more
Top Trim Carpentry Tools
A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons
How to Build a Portable Table Saw Table
Boost your productivity and accuracy
Use Aluminum Mesh for Fast Drywall Repair
An aluminum screen simplifies hole repair in walls
Install a Simpler Weed Trimmer Head
Make trimmer line replacement a breeze
How To Choose Twist Drill Bits
Drill bits go head to head to see which is really best
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
Proper Hacksaw Blade Installation
Is there really a right way to install a hacksaw blade?
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!
Create Circular Saw Cutting Guides for Plywood
Make circular saw cuts so clean that you don't have to sand or touch up the plywood edges
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
Router Edge Guide: How to Get Perfect Routed Edges
Tips and techniques for pro-quality profiles
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
How To Rip Boards Safely On a Table Saw
Here's the right way to make rip cuts.
How to Use a Block Plane
Tips for using and sharpening the versatile block plane.
How To Build a Shovel Rack for Garage Storage
Keep your long-handled yard tools up and out of the way.
How to Build a Miter Saw Table
Make your own pro-grade miter saw/work table
Building Cabinets With Pocket Screws
Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws
How To Sharpen Shears, Hedge Trimmers and Other Garden Tools
Proper gardening tool sharpening, such as pruning shears and hedge clippers, make your work easier, and the sharpening can be...
Table Saw Tips and Tricks
Make cleaner, safer and straighter cuts with easy-to-make accessories and jigs for your table saw.
How to Tape Drywall With a Banjo
Speedy, trouble-free taping is easy with this pro tool