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    8 Best Whittling Knives for Woodworking Projects

    We're here to help you choose the best whittling knife for your budget, project needs and experience level.


    7 Basic Woodturning Tools To Start With

    These tools will ease you into woodturning and make it easier to create bowls, candlesticks, handles, pens and pepper mills.


    Best Types of Clamps for Secure Woodworking Projects

    When it comes to woodworking, you can never have too many clamps! The best woodworking clamps provide the strongest holds...


    8 Best Handsaws of 2024

    These handsaws should be on your radar.


    Guide To Wood Chisels for Woodworking

    Chisels are hand tools for cutting, paring and scraping. Simple and unassuming, you can't do without at least one in...


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    Woodworking for Beginners: Everything First-Timers Need To Know

    Woodworking can be a relaxing and fulfilling activity that turns into a lifelong hobby for many people. Here's what you...



    Behr Paint’s Color of the Year 2023 Is ‘Blank Canvas’

    Move over purples and blues, this warm and welcoming white is what everyone wants right now.

    The 10 Best Work Socks for All-Day Wear, According to Our Editors

    Steel-toed shoes and work boots can do a number on socks. We've tested the toughest and most comfortable...


    The 7 Best Loppers for Easy Tree Trimming

    These loppers are a cut above the rest! Check out our list of the best loppers for all your heavy-duty...


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    8 Best Circuit Breaker Finders

    Organizing your electrical panel doesn't have to be intimidating. Find and label unknown circuits safely with these best circuit breaker...


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    Can You Remove Dents in Your Car with a Plunger and Hot Water?

    We tested this popular TikTok car hack to find out.


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    Does This TikTok Hack for Removing a Stripped Screw Really Work?

    Have a stripped screw that won't come out? We tested a popular TikTok hack that claims to make quick work...


    This Digital Torque Wrench Adapter Is Essential for DIY Mechanics

    Looking for a compact and accurate alternative to a traditional torque wrench?  Give this Family Handyman Approved digital torque wrench...


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    How To Apply Real Venetian Plaster Like a Pro

    Achieve this durable and timeless finish yourself.


    We Found the 7 Best Pruning Shears After Weeks of Testing

    Our product testing team found the best pruning shears after months of testing.


    The Best Laser Distance Measurer | How it Works, Tests & Reviews

    See how this Family Handyman Approved laser measurer measured up.

    These Wood Turning Tools Will Elevate Your Woodworking Game

    If you're interested in learning wood turning or upgrading your existing tools, give this Family Handyman Approved wood turning tool...


    8 Best Garage Bike Storage Products to Organize Your Space, According to a Triathlete

    A triathlete and mountain biker shares 8 of the best garage bike storage solutions.


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    Cobra Tools Pistol-Grip Power Drum Auger: How To Use, Pros, Cons & Where to Buy

    Don't waste your money on a plumber. Instead try this inexpensive, easy-to-use Family Handyman Approved power drum auger.


    11 Tools You Should Rent vs. Buy

    Every DIYer should have a tool collection, but some are too big, costly or task-specific to buy. Here's a list...


    Who Makes My Tools?

    Curious about who makes the tools we use to fix up our homes? The answers can be elusive. We'll look...


    What to Know About a Subcompact Tractor

    With long-running diesel engines and chassis made for chores, tractors are workhorses for any landowner. If you measure your property...

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    How to Build a DIY Infrared Sauna

    Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.


    Dewalt Rolling Tool Box: Features, Tested and Reviewed

    Keep ALL the tools you need for any job in one place with this Family Handyman Approved rolling tower from...


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    A Handy Guide to the Different Types of Motor Oil

    Motor oil is confusing and using the wrong type can result in costly engine damage. Here we'll explain the types...


    How to Build a Portable DIY Sauna

    DIY a portable sauna? No sweat.


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    Stihl Cordless Pruning Saw Review: Is This Battery-Powered Pruning Saw Worth Buying?

    Kiss those hand-cramping pruners, shears and loopers goodbye. Try this Family Handyman Approved battery operated pruner instead.


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    How to Recess Hinges on a Door

    Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.