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How to Build 4 Different Styles of Path Lights

Bollard posts are short, stout posts used around buildings or as roadway dividers. They resemble tree trunks, which are also known as “boles.” This idea presented design possibilities for both woodworking and lighting, which combine in these decorative path lights.


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Best Cordless Drills and Drivers for 2022

Looking to buy a new cordless drill? We've rounded up some of the best options for you to consider.


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9 Best Corded Drills of 2022

Corded drills provide more power and performance than their cordless counterparts. Here's a roundup of some of the best options...


How to Assemble RTA Cabinets

Assembling cabinetry is not as difficult as you might think. We'll show you how.

How to Customize Garage Cabinets for More Storage

Our garages are multitaskers. Vehicle storage, workshop, tool organizer and hangout space for friends and family. For this garage to...


5 Common Tools Taken to the Next Level

You'll reach for these convenient tools over and over again!


5 Drill Bit Kits We Think Every DIYer Should Have

There’s no such thing as a drill bit style that does it all. Different tasks call for different types of...


The Drilling Tip Every DIYer Needs to Know

Wood screws are almost always easier to drive and less likely to split if you drill pilot holes first, especially...


How to Build a DIY Nightstand

Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.

How to Make a Paper Towel Holder for Your Kitchen

Here's a quick and easy project to manage messes and spills.


How to Install an Outdoor Security Camera

We'll walk you through the simple DIY and tech involved.


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Family Handyman’s Vintage Projects and Tips From the ’60s

Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through the use of step-by-step projects. To celebrate...


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How to Get the Most From Your Drill Press

A drill press is a simple, one-job tool, right? Some might even call it “boring.” But as is often the...


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Stuff We Love: Stuff We Still Love

We searched through 70 years of tool and product reviews to find our favorite stuff that has stood the test...

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What is the Difference Between an Impact Driver and a Drill?

Impact drills, better known as impact drivers, are handheld tools designed to drive screws fast. We're here to help you...


Drill Press: What It Is and When Do You Use it?

The drill press is a stationary or benchtop power tool designed to bore precise holes in wood or metal. Learn...


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Top Cordless Drill Drivers for 2022

A cordless drill is one of the tools you'll grab the most. Use this guide help you find the one...


Right Angle Drill: What It Is and When Do You Use It?

A right angle drill isn't a tool you'll see in every kit, so you may be surprised to learn just...


Drill Hack for Easy Eye Hook Removal

Check out this tip for easily removing eye hooks...your thumbs will thank you.


10 Incredible Drill Hacks You Need to Know

Your drill is more versatile than you think. Check out these clever hacks for your humble drill.


How to Install a Keyless Drill Chuck

Make that ancient drill new with a keyless chuck


15 Essential Hole Saw Smarts Every DIYer Should Know

Our best hole saw tips for getting your project done right.


Why You Should Never Use Chrome-Plated Sockets with an Impact Driver

Have you ever chucked a chrome-plated socket into an impact gun or cordless impact driver to tighten a nut or drive...

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Why We Love Impact Drivers

Impact drivers are one of the coolest tool inventions of the last few decades.


How to Make a Guide-Hole Drill Bit

When you have to drill through closed-up ceiling or wall cavities to run telephone...


How to Properly Use a Hole Saw

Techniques for drilling big holes, deep holes and enlarging existing holes.


How to Drill a Hole in Glass

And how to drill a hole in metal, ceramic tile and masonry


How to Drill a Hole in Tile

Mounting towel bars, shower doors and other bathroom accessories often require drilling holes in tile. We show you how with...