Tools, Gear and Equipment

An apprentice electrician shares a look at some of her favorite tools.

DeWalt has recalled three miter saw models due to a defective safety guard. Find out if this recall affects you,...

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

From small repair projects to major home improvement updates, having the right tools makes it possible to tackle any DIY...

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

Whether you're a DIYer or a professional, this innovative Family Handyman Approved tape measure belongs in your tool box.

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

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

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

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

DIY a portable sauna? No sweat.

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

The projects and features in our greenhouse and acreage package are a modernized take on living on and with the...

Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.

Two affordable chain saw attachments make it possible.

If your headlights could use some freshening up, give this Family Handyman Approved headlight restoration kit a try.

Have some fun in the sun wearing this Family Handyman Approved work shirt with built-in UV protection.

Follow these pro tips for faster and better lawn tractor maintenance and tubeless tire repair. Good maintenance will prevent expensive...

Experience the freedom of running air tools without being tied to a wall with this Family Handyman Approved cordless air...

Milwaukee Tools gave Family Handyman a sneak peak at some of the innovative tools and products it plans to introduce...

As a DIYer, have you wondered about whether to use or rent a hammer drill vs an impact driver? Here...

A multi-tool that attaches to your phone! We gave this novel idea and all its components a try.

If you're like me and would rather DIY your car or small engine maintenance, check out this compact and durable...

Telescoping ladders provide a portable, easy way to work at modest heights. We'll look at their pros and cons for...

We all know that familiar splat of a bug hitting your windshield at 70 miles per hour. The next time...

Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.

Amazon's Echo Auto makes older cars smart. Alexa, where is the cheapest nearby gas?

If you're tired of messy glue from squeeze bottles that takes forever to dry, consider a hot glue gun. They're...

Light, portable sawmills create a new perspective on lumber for furniture-making projects. Skip the lumberyard and mill the wood yourself.