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You can use a utility knife for various household tasks, from opening boxes to installing carpets. Here are the top utility knives on the market.

While it may look like an ordinary string trimmer, the unique shaft design allows DIYers to swap in different attachments, turning one machine into a lawn and garden maintenance multitool. Here’s what you need to know about the Swiss Army knife you should stock in your shed.

A multimeter is a useful tool that can measure voltage for basic electrical work. Read our guide to learn how to use a multimeter as part of your next do-it-yourself project.

This Old House master carpenter Nathan Gilbert shares his favorite tips for choosing and using shop vacuums.

Each year hundreds of manufacturers from around the world fill the halls of the National Hardware Show with a bevy of new innovations and updated products. Tucked between the gadgets and gizmos, some of which you can never imagine buying, are products aimed at making a DIYer’s life easier and less frustrating. We walked every inch of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s 600,000-square-foot hall to find the best products at the show.

Check out the latest tools and home-improvement products to help you tackle your to-do list.

It’s good to keep various tools in your home in case you need to make repairs. Here are the best tools to have on hand.

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert shares how laser levels work.

When it comes to tools, contractors look for power, reliability, and helpful details that finish the job faster. Here are a few products that are worth a spot in your truck or workshop.

The best miter saws are the Bosch Sliding Miter Saw, Metabo Miter Saw, Delta Compound Miter Saw, and the CRAFTSMAN Sliding Miter Saw.

In this roundup, our team evaluates the best angle finders on the market to help you find the one that’s right for you.

Take care of the tasks around your home with these handy products.

Here are 9 great tools and home-improvement products to help you tackle your to-do list for the fall.

Without a way to store your tools, they will clutter your garage’s floors, counters, and worktops. To learn more about how to keep your workspace organized, read our review on the best tool storage ideas below.

Tool Lab editor Chris Ermides explains how to choose and use cordless drills and drivers.

Laser levels shoot a beam of light across a wall to help you hang items. Check out our guide on the best laser levels that we tested.

Safety glasses guard your eyes from debris, foreign objects, and noxious fumes. Our guide looks at some of today's best safety glasses.

The best shop vacs are the CRAFTSMAN 20-Gallon Shop Vac, Armor All Shop Vac, DEWALT Portable Shop Vac, and the Vacmaster 5-Gallon.

In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best chainsaws to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.

Check out these cool home upgrades and problem-solving product picks.

This Old House editor and host of our Tool Lab video series, Chris Ermides, introduces the latest in routers and provides pointers on how to use them.

The No. 102 low-angle block plane has a permanent place in Tom Silva’s tool belt. Here’s why.

Read our guide to learn how to properly load and use a grease gun to keep your tools and machinery running smoothly for longer.

This Old House editor Chris Ermides delivers the lowdown on choosing and using these versatile power players.

Read our review on the best tool organizers and learn how factors like mobility, type of tool, and material will affect the type of organizer you buy.

Keep your tools organized and secure with one of today's best toolboxes. Read our in-depth review to learn which toolbox is right for you.