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Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your tools.
9 Must-Haves to Spruce Up Your Home for Spring
Take advantage of the longer, warmer days to spruce up, indoors and out.
The 6 Best Gas Chainsaws (2024 Review)
Gas chainsaws can help you trim large branches and cut down trees. In this review, the This Old House Reviews team researched the best gas chainsaws to help you select a model that’s right for your next project.
How to Load and Use a Grease Gun
While it may seem like a nuisance to add grease to the fittings of large equipment and deal with the potentially messy job of how to load a grease gun, grease is the cheapest—by far—wear part in whatever equipment you’re using. Read this guide to learn how to load and use a grease gun.
The 5 Best Electric Drills (2023 Review)
A corded drill provides enough power for heavy-duty projects like drilling through oak, teak, and other hardwoods. Read our review below on the best electric drills to see what models are available to you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
6 Best Snow Shovels (2024 Guide)
A snow shovel helps you clear high-traffic areas of your yard, driveway, and sidewalk after a snowstorm. To find a snow shovel that’s right for you, read our review on the best snow shovels available. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
9 Best Circular Saws (2024 Guide)
In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team looks at some of the best circular saws on the market today.
5 Best Tool Bags of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)
Our team tested and ranked five of the best tool bags available online. See how they stacked up in this review and buying guide.
Best Electric Chainsaws (2024 Guide)
In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team takes a close look at some of today's best electric chainsaws.
What to Know About Sliding Compound-Miter Saws
This Old House editor Chris Ermides delivers the lowdown on choosing and using these versatile power players.
Best Tools for Kids (2023)
Teach your children about tools while also giving them something to play with by purchasing one of the best tool sets for kids currently on the market.
Best Tool Sets of 2024 (Our Top Picks)
Whether you’re hanging a picture frame in your new home, planting flowers for the spring season, or working on your car, these tool kits will help make your life easier. Keep reading to learn about the best tool sets available on Amazon and your local home center.
Best Snow Removal Equipment (2024 Guide)
Removing snow and ice from your driveway, sidewalk, and surrounding areas is a task that may require an arsenal of tools. The This Old House Reviews team researched the best snow removal equipment to help you keep your home safe throughout the winter season.
Best Tool Belts of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)
If you’re searching for a tool belt that can help you carry the tools you need for your next project, read our review of the best tool belts.
Best Cordless Drills of 2024 (Tested and Reviewed)
In this round-up and buying guide, our team tests and reviews some of the best cordless drills on the market today. See how they stack up.
The 5 Best Tool Organizers (2024 Review)
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.
6 Best Power Tool Sets (2024 Guide)
If you need a variety of tools to complete a DIY project, read our review of the best power tool sets on Amazon to find one that’s right for you.
6 Best Nail Guns (2024 Review)
If you’re looking for a fastening tool for your next project, read our review of the best nail guns on Amazon to learn about a model that can fit your needs.
6 Best Benchtop Drill Presses (2024)
If you’re looking for a tool to bore through metal or wood, read our review on the best benchtop drill presses on Amazon to find one for your next DIY project.
Best Toolboxes of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)
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.
Best Hammers of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)
Our team tested and reviewed some of today's best hammers to help you find the perfect model for projects big and small.
5 Best Snow Blowers (2024 Guide)
In this buyer’s guide, the This Old House Reviews Team takes a look at today’s best snow blowers. From electric shovels to self-driving machines, there’s something here to get you through any winter storm.
The Ultimate Tool for Paint: 17-in-1 Painter’s Tool
In this latest version, the classic knife blade tackles more tasks than ever—and the handle gets put to use, too.
The Best Metal Cutting Tools
Read this guide to learn about the best metal cutting tools to have on hand, and the best methods to cut common items, such as sheet metal, studs, and pipes.
Clamp Guide
Because not all of us are master carpenters.
The Best Folding Multitool
Emphasizing one-handed use, this new Leatherman stuffs 21 tools into its 4 1/4 -inch-long, stainless-steel handles.
Father’s Day Gift Guide (2024)
Need that perfect gift for Dad? From grills to power tools to the latest smart tech, our Father's Day Gift Guide has something for everyone.
How to Choose a Masonry Trowel
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough explains the purposes and uses for different types of trowels.
Testing New Stud Finders
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey tests out a new smart stud finder
How to Select Power-Tool Batteries
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor shares a few tips for getting the most out of your cordless tools.
How to Choose the Right Glue for Your Project
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains which glues and adhesives work best on various materials, such as wood, foam and cement, for indoor and outdoor projects.
How to Label a Metal Toolbox with Chalkboard Paint
This DIY toolbox label project is 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 (2023 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 Amazon to help you find the products that are right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.