Tools, Gear and Equipment

Taking accurate measurements is essential to any DIY project. We've gathered our favorite tips and tricks to take your measuring...

These cozy, cold-weather items will keep you warm and snug all season long.

Here's a quick and easy project to manage messes and spills.

A pressure wash can serve a valuable role in home maintenance, but don’t get carried away! Pressure washing can do...

You can't get much done on a jobsite without extension cords. These field-tested tips for storing and using those cords...

Need a DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.

The Home Depot is bringing some major upgrades to its loyalty program for pro customers.

Ace Hardware delivers quality materials in convenient locations. But savvy shoppers know there are always tricks to get a little...

According to the nation's leading consumer watchdog, you should avoid these underwhelming home items. But don’t worry—we've got some great...

We sifted through thousands of tips and selected a few that have been most useful on our own projects. Tuck...

Taping drywall can be a daunting task if you don't know the correct techniques. Get the tape coat just right...

Camping gear, magazines, boots…they can take over your house and garage! Here are some really clever ideas for storing your...

Unfortunately, tool myths keep you from making the best use of your tool collections, and end up slowing down projects...

All there is to know and love about this year's crop of paint Colors of the Year, plus ideas on...

Unless you understand both types of chainsaw oil and how to use them, your chainsaw won't work properly for long....

If you own a lawn tractor, a.k.a. a riding lawn mower, knowing how to make these eight common repairs can...

Necessity is the mother of invention, and nowhere is this borne out more convincingly than in do-it-yourself home improvement. Here...

Ever wonder what practices, principles, tools and materials pro carpenters can't live without? Discover nine of them so you can...

Got a two-stroke engine running rough or not at all? Oil could be the problem. If you're wondering why there's...

Proper storage and care will keep your jewelry looking like new. Try these cleaners for sparkling results.

Donating unwanted items to a local thrift store is a fantastic way to reclaim space in your home, donate to...

A DIYer can never have enough power tools. Take a look at what our editors truly want for Christmas.

Have some old tools that aren't working like they used to? Use these 10 tips to restore your old tools...

Having trouble with an engine that won't start or runs rough? A bad spark plug could be the culprit. Here's...

Has your circular saw been struggling to cut lately? Here's how to tell when your saw blade is dull and...

Keep your winter mittens and gloves clean and as germ-free as possible with these at-home cleaning tips.

Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things to your vehicle.

The cost of tools can quickly add up, so you might as well buy something that will last. These home...

The top fittings, filters, methods and other accessories for turning your vacuum into a sawdust collection tool in your workshop.