Tools and Supplies

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?

With fall comes of the promise of leaves, clumping up on your grass and matting down on your flowerbeds (even...

Health gurus say to "treat your body like a temple". Well, here at Construction Pro Tips we have a similar...

Everyone knows you can use a utility razor blade to cut stuff, but this humble tool is one of the...

Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were built using our plans! Scroll...

DIYers tend to accumulate all kinds of tools for all kinds of projects. The key to staying efficient, though, is...

A miter saw is an extremely useful home improvement tool. Learn something new about this workshop workhorse in the following...

Watch and learn how to cut a wide board with a miter saw.

If your router bit isn't cutting as cleanly as it used to, this video is for you.

Mounting towel bars, shower doors and other bathroom accessories often require drilling holes in tile. We show you how with...

The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, will show you how to make perfectly straight cuts with a circular saw.

Here's how to cut construction and finish grade plywood with a circular saw without leaving rough, splintered edges.

Wondering if a gas or battery-powered chain saw is better for your needs? Watch this video to find out which...

The right garden tools make gardening easier for sure. But where do you store all those tools? And how do...

It's not only about having the right tools. These tool tips can show you when, where and how to use...

The “why pay more?” saw

Tool experts and experienced readers tell you how to choose the best cordless tools in this tools buyer's guide.

Expert advice: When oiling an electric motor, be sure to use oil that's specifically designed for motors.

It's never too early to build the skills of future DIYers

With the right tool, removing panel clips is a breeze.

Easy fix for a broken ratchet

Really, we only show 9 ways, but there are lots more