Tools and Supplies

All the tools and supplies for your home improvement projects in one place. Dive in and find the right tool for the job.

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How to Create a Tool Inventory

Creating an inventory list of your belongings is an important part of stewarding your resources. Creating a tool inventory list,...


How to Choose the Right Paint Brush

With so many different types of paint brushes available, how do you choose the right one for your project? We'll...


Oscillating Tool Reviews: Learn How to Find the Best Oscillating Tool

Buying an oscillating tool? Read these reviews first.


7 Best-Reviewed Garden Hand Tools You Can Get on Amazon

The Amazon reviewers have spoken: These best garden hand tools will help your garden thrive this season and beyond.


Simple Hack to Fill Hardware Holes

If a screw turns but doesn’t tighten, the screw hole is stripped. Check out this quick remedy!


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How to Sand Drywall With Minimal Dust

Techniques and tools for sanding drywall like a pro so it's perfectly smooth, plus tips for dust control.


Woodworking Projects You Can Make with Just a Jigsaw

A jigsaw is one of the most useful tools in your shop. It can take any curve you throw at...


How To Install a Paper-Faced Drywall Corner Bead

Paper-faced corner bead makes taping outside corners a snap

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How to Fix Popped Drywall Nails and Screws

Find out how to fill screw holes in drywall with this step by step guide.


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Convertible Miter Saw Station Plans

A huge work surface when you need it, compact storage when you don't


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How to Tape Drywall

A color-coded guide to putting up flat, smooth, perfect walls.


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Modular Workbench

Five foldout features make this bench a perfect project for even small shop spaces.


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Drywall Butt Joints Made Easy

Techniques to avoid having to feather out butt joints.


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Make a Perfect Miter Joint

Take your woodworking up a notch with these great tips.


What You Need to Know Before Buying an Electric Snow Blower

Here's what to know before investing in an electric snow blower, according to industry experts.


No Toolbox? Here are 8 Alternatives That Really Work

You want to keep your tools organized, but with various jobs and tools for every task, keeping things in order...


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6-Point Sockets vs. 12-Point Sockets: Which One Should You Use?

Are 12-point sockets as good as six-point sockets? Find out the answer—and why—before you buy that expensive set of socket...

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Wood Finishes That are Food-Safe

Choosing the correct finish is always a tough job, and when it comes to food safe finishes, that decision can...


Who Remembers This Iconic Tool Brand?

For 90 years this esteemed brand name was synonymous with quality manufacturing, affordable pricing, and an almost legendary lifetime warranty....


How To Put on Car Seat Covers

Make your car's interior look fresh and new with some seat covers


15 Handy Gifts for Woodworkers They’ll Use for Many Projects to Come

Whether you're buying for the experienced woodworker or the carpenter just starting out, the best gifts for woodworkers...


Quick-Look Tape Measure Hack

All it takes is a quick glace to accurately measure lengths you need with this simple tape measure hack.


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Wet Sanding Drywall

Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust

Which Diamond Blades Are Best?

Avoid spending a bunch of money on the wrong blade.


How To Remove Rusted Bolts Without Heat

Check out this tip that demonstrates how to loosen a particularly stubborn bolt. Here's a hint: it involves using two...


How to Use a Torque Wrench

A torque wrench prevents the common over-tightening problem


How to Use Pocket Screws

This ingenious fastening system simplifies all types of wood joints.


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Easy Weekend Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...


Saturday Morning Workshop: Portable Laptop Computer Stand

Make this ingenious, compact laptop stand in an hour with only a jigsaw, a drill, sandpaper and $10 in materials.