How to Tile a Hearth
Jazz up the buffer between the fire and the floor with colorful tiles. Here’s how to retile a hearth.
Claw Hammers
Here's a look at what's new with the world's oldest tool—the claw hammer.
Tools That Make Us Drool
International Builders' Show power- and hand-tool debuts that we'll be adding to our toolboxes this year
How to Dig a Level Hole
Read on to learn how to make an level excavation that's fit for a footing, even on sloping ground.
The Top 10 Angle-Measuring Tools
These are the tools you need to measure, lay out, and make accurate cuts of any degree.
Routers and Bits
It's loud. It's scary. But get to know it, and it may become your new favorite tool
How to Miter Corners in a Laminate Countertop
A single cut through both layers ensures a no-gap fit
How to Laminate a Countertop
Laminate is inexpensive, comes in hundreds of designs, and makes a convenient work surface. Best of all, you can install it just six hours
Tiles for the Hearth
Masonry products ideal for fireplace decoration
Using a Paint Roller Like a Pro
A bucket and screen trump a paint tray