Tools Tools & Materials
Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your tools.
How To Choose the Right Glue for Your Project
Learn which types of glue work best on wood, foam, cement, and other materials with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How To Label a Metal Toolbox With Chalkboard Paint
This DIY toolbox label project is perfect for Father’s Day—or any other day you want to help the handy person in your life get organized.
The Best Tools for Your Home Tool Kit (2025 Review)
A well-stocked home tool kit will help you handle everything from day-to-day fixes to major home improvement projects. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best tools for your home tool kit on the web to help you find the products that are right for you.
Choosing & Using Random Orbit Sanders
Random orbital sanders are both versatile and effective. Learn more about buying and using them from the This Old House experts.
10 Types of Levels for Home Improvement Projects
A well-made level can help most tasks become easier and the results more accurate.
When and How To Use a Handsaw for DIY Projects
Having trouble knowing whether to use a handsaw or a power saw? Learn how to choose the best saw for the job with our in-depth handsaw guide.
Choosing and Using a Random-Orbit Sander
The tool that takes the hassle out of sanding wood
A Guide to Choosing and Using Hand Planes for Your Projects
Few tools are better for smoothing and shaping wood than a plane tool. Here we share the different types of bench tools, block tools, and maintenance tips.
Making Wide Miter Saw Crosscuts
Get a bigger bite with this tip
How To Locate Wall Studs Without Tools
In this guide, we'll show you several ways to locate studs in your walls even if you don't have a stud finder.
