House and Components

I started wiring panels before arch fault protection was required.

Here’s a nifty way to prevent the lift chain on your flapper from getting caught underneath when the flapper closes.

Mounting long pieces of molding by yourself is a lot easier with this molding hanger.

I modified my kitchen soap dispenser inlay by adding plastic tubing into a gallon of soap that rests beneath my...

Protect the finish of the wood while fixing a squeaky hinge

Stay on track with a caulk gun sight

Save yourself from buying a new vise with this tip.

Grab some some zip ties to fix stripped-out screw holes on an electrical box.

Turn your compact-pickup bed into a plywood-carrying machine!

Check out this clever workshop tip!

Your average toilet flush may handle a lot of natural waste - and toilet paper - but it isn't designed...

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...

Spills, gunk and general mess accumulates inside the average homeowner's oven, but what's the best way to clean it? Many...

Our best tips for getting your project done right.

Learn how to do this DIY task and save hundreds of dollars with these easy-to-follow instructions.

Before you paint a wall you have to prepare the surface, which inevitably involves patching. It's one of the most...

Mount a removable metal ruler on the front edge of your workbench!

Remove rust the easy way.

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible use for your portable workbench (the Workmate bench is shown here), here’s...

Build some clever plywood clamp extenders to use when bar clamps are too short to do the job. It beats...

Here's a tip for making lithium tool batteries last twice as long. Most kits come with two batteries. Take one...

A jointer is the best tool for flattening twisted, warped boards. But what if you don't have a jointer or...

Don’t have a power sander to sand curvy rough-sawn edges? You do if you own a 3/8-in. drill. Taper the end...

Save a “used”sanding-belt to make specialized sanding tools. All you need is the belt, a pair of scissors and a little...

Years ago, my son asked for help on an arithmetic story problem: “A 16-ft. long board is sawn into four...

Build your dream shed with easy access, storage galore and a private porch for lounging. Here's how to do it:

Transform scrap pieces of PVC pipe into storage sites for dowels and fasteners, courtesy of “tipfull” reader Al Miller. 

Build this mobile tool chest and take all your tools to the job in just one trip!

Super-simple solutions for common household headaches.