Hand Tools & Carpentry Tools

Check out this guide and then put a Dremel on your wish list.

Splitting logs can be seriously dangerous. It's important you get the best tools to get the best results.

Just remember, people don't fly and screwdrivers don't pry.

Up your efficiency by packing your tool belt right.

Prepare for this question: "As long as you're here, can you take a look at this broken thing?"

A pilgrimage to the tool department at your favorite home center.

Whether you're hanging a picture frame, measuring lumber or laying tile, there's a tool to accurately get you there.

The 4 basics and when you want them.

A hand plane is a tool used to make wood smooth and even.

Hand hammers are the most common hammers in use today.

Chisels are easy to use and useful for many different projects.

A wooden bench is a great project for a beginning DIYer.

A hole saw is a very important tool that can cut holes in drywall, wood, fiberglass, plastic, and other thin materials.

A bench grinder is a useful tool for anyone who does a significant amount of woodworking.

Claw hammers and rip hammers can be found in a variety of sizes and materials.

Know when to use a rotary hammer versus a hammer drill.

The true "must have" tool that all homeowners need for any job around the home is a toolbox. But, naturally, the toolbox by itself won’t help fix the leaking faucet or hang a picture. It will, however, hold all the tools you need to do that job and make sure they're right there when you start working. Without

Screwdrivers are self-explanatory. They are used to drive in and remove screws. Too often they are wrongly

Most Common Mistake Not measuring more than once. A good carpenter measures three times and cuts once.

Squares Safety Tips When using a square as a saw guide, try to use a clamp to hold the square so

8 varieties of our most ancient tool.

Hammer Safety Tips: Do not strike a hardened steel surface, concrete or stone with a steel claw

Using a caulking gun can help even a novice do-it-yourself enthusiast get a professional finish. Caulking

Once you learn how this tool works, you might never go back to a traditional driver again.