
John Kelsey
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Choosing & Using Random Orbit Sanders
How do you use an orbital sander? What’s the difference between an orbital sander vs palm sander? Learn about the tool that takes the hassle out of sanding wood.
Levels
From the basic bubble model to high-tech laser gadgets, what you need to know to get your house straight and plumb
All About Sprinklers
Maintaining a lush lawn, delicious produce, or bright, colorful flowers doesn’t have to be complicated (or even expensive!). We explain everything you need to know about sprinklers, including how they work, the different types, how to choose one, and how often you should be using these handy gadgets in your yard or garden beds.
Carts and Wheelbarrows
From trash to topsoil, everything travels more quickly when you stick a wheel underneath it
Measuring Tools
Whether it's length, distance, or angle, when the measurement you take is critical, so is the tool—and so is your technique
Garden Hand Tools
Choosing and using tough, reliable tools that will take a beating in your yard.
Cutting-Edge Tools
Shears to suit every task
Files & Rasps
Both are meant to be used between the rough cut of a saw and the smoothing of sandpaper — we'll tell you what types to use for what jobs
What Makes It Wiggle?
That little hook at the end of your tape measure is intentionally loose — here's why.
How to Choose and Use a Level
From the basic bubble model to high-tech laser gadgets, here’s what you need to know about how to choose and use the right level for your project.