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Cordless String Trimmers
The latest cordless trimmers give you the freedom of an engine-powered model and the low-maintenance, no-fume quiet of a lightweight corded version… more
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Tool Test: 5-Inch Random-Orbit Sanders
When wood needs sanding, random-orbit sanders finish the job—smoothly and without swirl marks, if used properly—in a fraction of the time it takes to sand by hand… more
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Tool Test: Cordless Jigsaws
These handy curve-cutting saws are going cordless. This Old House readers tried out four of the latest 18-volt lithium-ion versions. Here's what they found… more
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Hand Pruners
Tools to keep your plants strong and handsome
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Eco-Friendly Lawn Mowers
The machines here not only spew fewer (or zero) emissions, they're cheaper to run and quieter too—something your neighbors will like if they sleep late on Saturday mornings
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Garden Hand Tools
Choosing and using tough, reliable tools that will take a beating in your yard.
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Wackiest Yard and Garden Products
Sure, they're odd, but these products are also handy in the garden
Tool Care
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How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
Sharpen your blades before you retire your mower this year, and save yourself some work come spring
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Norm's Notebook: How To Use a Handsaw
Essential advice from This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram
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Norm's Notebook: Routers
Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for routers
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Replacing Broken Tool Handles
Replacing a handle, not a whole tool, takes a little time but saves you some money.
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If you're looking to perfect your yard with a new deck, here's information on the pros and cons of the various materials you may use to build it.
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23 Classic Bin Pulls
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