15 Useful Tools for Collecting Leaves
With fall comes of the promise of leaves, clumping up on your grass and matting down on your flowerbeds (even...
Clamping and Gluing Tips and Tricks
Health gurus say to "treat your body like a temple". Well, here at Construction Pro Tips we have a similar...
8 Brilliant Ways to Use a Razor Blade
Everyone knows you can use a utility razor blade to cut stuff, but this humble tool is one of the...
10 Real-Life Wood Workbench Plans and Inspiration Photos
Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were built using our plans! Scroll...
21 Top Tool Storage Tips, Tricks and Ideas
DIYers tend to accumulate all kinds of tools for all kinds of projects. The key to staying efficient, though, is...
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...
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...
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
