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    How To Care for Your Leather Work Boots in the Winter

    With a little TLC, your leather work boots should last for years. Here's how to keep them in tip-top shape.


    The Best Snow Removal Equipment for Your Home

    Snowfall looks pretty, but clearing it is a dangerous endeavor. Here is the best snow removal equipment to tackle any...


    The 6 Best Winter Snow Boots for Women and Men in 2024

    We found the best snow boots, sure to keep you warm and comfortable in any winter weather.


    The 5 Best Headlamps To Light Your Way

    Keep every path you take well-lit with our picks for the best headlamp for every activity


    How To Sharpen and Tune Up a Hand Plane

    Got a hand plane that's not performing well? It could be dull, need tuning up, or both. Let us show...


    Tips for Removing Nails Stuck in Wood

    Learn to pull bent or errant nails quickly and efficiently with a variety of common construction tools.


    The 7 Best Belt Bags Perfect for the Outdoors

    Hands-free belt bags are the convenient and stylish must-have accessory for any outdoor activity


    Combination Square Hack: This Is the Secret to Perfectly Straight Lines for Your Next DIY

    One simple adjustment to true up your combination square makes a world of difference in getting the sharpest, straightest lines...

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    12 Space-Saving Tool Storage Ideas You Can DIY

    If you're looking for creative ideas about how to store more of your tools in your workshop, you'll find a...


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    Why Was Milwaukee Tools One of the Fastest Growing Brands of 2022?

    Milwaukee Tool was recently named one of the fastest growing brands of 2022. Here's how the company got there.


    Amazon’s Blowout DeWalt Tools Sale Has 20V Batteries for 60% Off—Here’s What Else WeR...

    DeWalt tools are already affordable, but these incredible savings during the Amazon DeWalt tool sale offer these pro-approved products at...


    If You See a ‘Tooth’ on Your Hammer, This Is What It’s For

    Ever come across this type of hammer and wonder what it's for? Here's the scoop.


    Top-Rated Single and Two-Stage Gas Snow Blowers for Efficient Snow Removal

    When it snows, you need to be ready! Whether you have a long driveway or a small sidewalk to clear,...


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    What To Know About Choosing and Using a Hand Planer

    The hand planer, also called a hand plane, is a useful tool every woodworker should own. Here you'll learn how...


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    Starting an Indoor Herb Garden

    Starting an indoor herb garden is surprisingly simple. With a little light and a few well-chosen herbs, soon you'll...


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    What To Know Before Buying Vegetable and Flower Seeds

    When it's time to start buying seeds for next season's garden, consider these factors before you decide where and how...


    The 6 Best Electric Snow Blowers of 2024

    Our list of the best electric snow blowers has been personally and rigorously tested by our experts at their homes....

    Clear a Path to the 2024 Holidays With These Discount Snow Blower Deals

    Even if it's a white Christmas in the driveway, there's no need to spend hours shoveling. Clear the way for...


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    Tips for Buying Used Tools

    It can be tough to find the cash you need to purchase new tools. But who says your new tools...


    This Viral Tape Measure Hack Will Help You on Your Next DIY Project

    Having trouble getting your tape measure right down into a corner? We tested a viral tape measure hack claiming to...


    The 6 Best Heated Vests to Keep Your Core Toasty and Warm

    Bone-chilling cold keeping you indoors this winter? Try one of these best heated vests to keep your core (and the...


    Generac and DR Generators Recalled Over Safety Issues

    On Nov. 10, 2022, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a massive generator recall of over 320,000 portable...


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    How Much Does Snow Removal Cost?

    The cost of residential snow removal depends on a number of factors. Here are some ballpark costs to expect.

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    Honda To Stop Manufacturing All Gas Powered Lawn Mowers

    Those red walk-behinds are going the way of the brontosaurus. What does that mean for your lawn care routine?


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    Easy Woodcarving Project: How To Carve a Wooden Duck

    If you're looking for a beginner wood carving project, a duck is a great place to start. Follow these steps...


    What To Know About Sharpening a Handsaw

    Thinking of learning how to sharpen a handsaw? As an experienced woodworker, it's a skill I personally find largely unnecessary....


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    This Digital Tape Measure Made Time Magazine’s Best Innovations of 2024 List—Here’s Why

    The T1 Tomahawk Digital Tape Measure includes intuitive features like an extended laser line for more accurate measurements and an...


    How to Remove a Nail Without a Head With an Easy Internet Hack

    Is a headless nail giving you grief? Learn our favorite methods for how to remove a nail without a head...


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    How To Remove Ice From Your Windshield

    Winter is upon us. For many, that means removing ice from a windshield. Follow these tips for conquering windshield ice.