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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 with this inexpensive bread box project.

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...


How to Make a Paper Towel Holder for Your Kitchen

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


7 Genius Tips and Tricks for Working With Extension Cords

You can't get much done on a jobsite without extension cords. These field-tested tips for storing and using those cords...


How to Make a Simple DIY Jewelry Box

Need a DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.

How Do You Know When to Replace Circular Saw Blades?

Has your circular saw been struggling to cut lately? Here's how to tell when your saw blade is dull and...


Cordless Circular Saw Buying Guide

Find out which circular saw is best suited for you.


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How to Sharpen a Chainsaw

Dull chainsaws are slow—and dangerous


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How to Build a 2-in-1 Coffee/Dining Table

A coffee table that becomes a dining table or a...


How to Make Safer, Better Cuts on a Miter Saw

Our expert, Jerome Worm, has been using a miter saw every day for 30 years. He explains how to get...


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How to Winterize a Chainsaw

Keep your chainsaw in tip-top shape during the winter off-season

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Everything to Consider When Buying a Chainsaw

The wide variety of chainsaw models can make choosing one difficult. Here's an overview of the various options for the...


The Best Reciprocating Saws

These versatile saws cut through all types of materials and make quick work of many tasks. Here are the best...


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What Is a Chop Saw?

A chop saw (a.k.a. a miter saw) is a power tool made especially for accurate crosscutting of trim and lumber...


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Choosing the Best Jigsaw

We analyzed the top eight brands of jigsaws. Take a look at what we found.


What Is a Scroll Saw?

The scroll saw is an important tool for any wood or metal worker who wants to add a personal creative...


How to Lay Mosaic Tiles

A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...


How to Remove a Stuck Cleanout Plug

How to remove a stuck cleanout plug to get at a clog in a drain pipe


Stuff We Love: Plumbing Gear

This week's "Stuff We Love" covers plumbing gear that pro plumbers will want to have on their radar.

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Jigsaws: How to Use and Cut With a Jigsaw

Use a versatile jigsaw tool to cut lumber, plywood, metal and tile.


Woodworking: Techniques to Cut Circles With a Band Saw

Cut clean, smooth circles with your bandsaw


How to Build a Whirligig

Folk art whirligigs fashioned from scraps of wood and metal have been popular for hundreds of years. In fact, George...


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DIY Picture Frame With Mitered Corners

Watch this video and learn how to make do it yourself picture frames with eight flawless mitered corners in less...


How to Build a Box With a Band Saw

Make a simple gift box from a single block of wood