How to Drive Screws Perfectly
For such a simple task, it's surprising how many things can go wrong when you drive screws. Stripped screw heads, split board ends and broken screws are just a few common problems. We'll show you how you can avoid all the frustration just by using the right screws and a few special tools. Learn how to join two pieces of wood with screws and much more.
How to Join Dissimilar Pipes
Avoid leaks and corrosion at pipe transitions
Soldering Copper Pipe
Tips and techniques you need to know
12 Tips for Drilling Holes in Metal
For most do-it-yourselfers, there will likely come a time when you'll have to drill a hole through a piece of...
Mastering the Art of Electrical Conduit
Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is strong, cheap and easy to bend once you learn how. These tips will help you...
Round Ductwork Installation Tips
Installing ductwork isn't hard when you have these expert tips.
What Does it Mean When a Blade is Tungsten Carbide?
Make the blade-buying process a little simpler by learning more about what tungsten carbide really means.
Jigsaws: How to Use and Cut With a Jigsaw
Use a versatile jigsaw tool to cut lumber, plywood, metal and tile.
How to Build a Welding Table
Admit it: You’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. This easy project will teach you how.
Painting on Rusted Metal: What to Know
Get rid of the rust before you paint.
How to Choose and Use Concrete Fasteners, Masonry Screws
Modern solutions for fastening wood and metal to concrete
Basics of Horizontal Boring
Horizontal boring, trenchless digging, directional drilling- whatever you want to call it, this just might be the solution you were...
Removing Stripped Screw Heads
You did it...you stripped out the Phillips screw that holds your taillight on, and now you're kinda screwed.
Cut Off Rusty Bolts
Inexpensive cutoff tool saves the day.
Metal Studs: How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs
Tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs.
How to Patch Dents in a Metal Door
Make dents disappear from your metal doors.
How to Use an Angle Grinder
Angle grinders are versatile tools that can grind metal and cut tile, stucco and pavers, rout out mortar, plus they...
How to Use Tin Snips to Cut Sheet Metal
Tools and techniques for cutting sheet metal
5 Must-Have Drill Attachments
These five gadgets are proven timesavers and problem solvers
Installing PVC Conduit
It's cheap, easy and lightweight
Double-Duty Vise
Save yourself from buying a new vise with this tip.
10 Easy Ways to Cut Metal Fast
Our best tips for getting your project done right.
Cutting Cast Iron Pipe
When cutting cast iron pipe, I used a Lenox 9 inch diamond recip saw blade that has tangs on both...
Join Galvanized Pipe to Copper Pipe
Prevent metal pipe corrosion with special dielectric nipples
Repair Damaged Nuts and Bolts
Restore stripped threads quickly with a rethreading kit
How to Use a Bandsaw: Essential Bandsaw Tips & Tricks
Anyone can figure out how to cut simple curves with a bandsaw. But these tips, from a seasoned bandsaw expert,...
Sharpening Knives, Scissors and Tools
13 expert sharpening tips and tools to make the job easier - no more dull DIY and garden tools!