Tools Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our tools projects, how-tos, and designs.
How to Choose and Use Pliers
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows off his favorite tools for gripping, twisting, cutting and pulling
How to Maintain Small Engine Gas-Powered Yard Tools
Keeping outdoor power equipment running smoothly with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How to Use a Wheelbarrow
Quick tips for moving material, from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Use a Chainsaw
Safe and efficient cutting techniques with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw expert Tim Ard.
Reciprocating Saw 101: When to Use Specialty Saws
Pro tips on choosing the right reciprocating saw
Reciprocating Saw 101: When to Use the Orbital-Action Setting
Pro tips on matching the cutting action to the material
Jigsaw 101: How to Use the Shoe to Cut a Beveled Curve
Pro tips on cutting curved scribe lines at an angle
Jigsaw 101: How to Make a Plunge Cut
Pro tips on cutting into the center of your material
Jigsaw 101: How to Cut Shapes
Pro tips on making tight-angle or curve cuts
Jigsaw 101: How to Use the Speed Setting
Pro tips on maintaining speed and control when cutting
Jigsaw 101: How to Use the Orbital-Action Setting
Pro tips on setting the blade to cut through different materials
Impact Driver 101: How to Use the Socket-Drive Adapter
Pro tips on turning your impact driver into a socket wrench
Impact Driver 101: How to Use the Quick-Change Hex
Pro tips on quickly swapping bits on an impact driver
Impact Driver 101: When to Use an Impact Driver
Pro tips on choosing between an impact driver and a drill/driver for your next home improvement project.
Circular Saw 101: How to Make a Straightedge
Pro tips on making a board to guide long rip cuts with the grain of the wood
Circular Saw 101: How to Make an Angle Cut
Pro tips on matching the blade angle to the angle you need to cut
Circular Saw 101: How to Use the Sightlines
Pro tips on using the notches in the shoe to sight a cut
Circular Saw 101: How to Square the Saw Blade
Pro tips on checking the accuracy of your circular saw blade angle
Circular Saw 101: How to Adjust the Blade Depth
Pro tips on setting the blade for the thickness of your material
Drill/Driver 101: How to Set a Screw Properly
Pro tips on sinking a fastener straight without stripping it
Drill/Driver 101: How to Use a Variable-Speed Trigger
Pro tips on using the switch to better control drilling and screw driving
Drill/Driver 101: How to Use the Clutch
Pro tips on adjusting the a drill's torque for efficient drilling and screw driving
Drill/Driver 101: How to Use a Transmission Switch
Pro tips on choosing the right speed for properly sinking screws and drilling holes
Drill/Driver 101: How to Use a Keyless Chuck
Pro tips on properly positioning a bit in the head of a drill
How to Use a Chainsaw Safely
Learn chainsaw basics with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
Table Saw Safety
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips for cutting safely at the table saw
How to Change a Circular Saw Blade
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the correct, safe way to install a new blade on your portable circular saw