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The 5 Best Pole Saws to Trim Your Trees and Shrubs

Use this list of the best pole saw picks to ensure your tree pruning tasks are completed quickly and safely.

DeWalt Recalling 1.4 Million Miter Saws Amid Safety Concerns

DeWalt has recalled three miter saw models due to a defective safety guard. Find out if this recall affects you,...


Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door

Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.


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...


How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you...

How To Build a Table Saw Crosscut Sled

Make crosscuts on the table saw more accurately, repeatably and safely with a crosscut sled.


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The 9 Best Miter Saw Blades of 2022

Shopping for a miter saw blade? Here's what to look for, along with nine great options to consider.

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The 8 Best Table Saws of 2022

Contractors, cabinetmakers, home improvement enthusiasts and amateur woodworkers all use them. These are some of the best table saws you...


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Types of Saws and When To Use Them

Whether you're a woodworker, hobbyist or a home repair specialist, you need saws. Here's some help for choosing the right...


How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.


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Table Saw Tips and Techniques

Get better performance from your bench top or stationary table saw. With these jigs and accessories you can make safer,...

How to Make and Install a Flushmount Sink and Countertop

Save on countertops by making them yourself with the luxury option of an undermount sink.


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Video: How To Use a Jigsaw

The jigsaw is a beginner-friendly, easy-to-use power saw. Learn how it works, all about the components and how to change...


Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Pruners and Loppers

Pruning a tree is a lot easier if you have the right tools. Here's everything you need to know about...


How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers

Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.


Makita Pushes Cordless Power Forward With New Battery Platform

The XGT System could be the next step in eliminating cords from the job site.

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Our Favorite Sliding Miter Saw

This sliding miter saw from Harbor Freight stands toe-to-toe with the big boys and it should with a name like...


5 Common Tools Taken to the Next Level

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


Metal, Wood and More: Tools and Tips for All Kinds of Cuts

These will definitely get you out of a few jams.


12 Tools You Won’t Regret Having On the Jobsite at All Times

This collection of tools will change the game for your crew.


DIY Dictionary: Ripping a Board

ripping a board definition


How to Build a DIY Nightstand

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


2018 Best in DIY – What to Look for in a Cordless Circular Saw

We’ve used cordless circular saws for years and love them. With battery and motor technology improving rapidly, we wondered if...


5 Essential Circular Saw Blades for Your Home Workshop

No saw blade is good for every job. Keep these five at the ready, so you'll have the right blade...

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What is a Hacksaw?

This is the place to come if you want to learn everything there is to know about hacksaws.


Genius Reciprocating Saw Pro Tips That Will Save You Time and Money

A reciprocating saw is a powerful, versatile tool. We’ll show you a few tricks to help you get more out...


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What to Know About Coping Trim

Here's a quick little rundown on what to know about coping trim for inside corners.


Two Essential Saw Cutting Guides

Ensure straight cuts with these two, simple cutting guides.


How to Make a DIY Bread Box

Back in the day, people stored their bread in a special box in the kitchen or pantry. Relive those days...


Best Scroll Saws for 2022

Scroll saws are accessible to every skill level, but they provide different levels of detail. Find out which kind you...