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Pro tips on knowing what jobs a driver battery can handle and when you should choose standard or slim batteries.

Use your impact driver to drive lag bolts or take on automotive work with this guide to socket drive adapters.

Pro tips on matching the power level to the fastener

Learn how to get the most out of your impact driver's quick-change hex chuck with this guide to swapping out bits.

Learn the differences between impact drivers and cordless drills—and the best uses and applications for both.

Roger shows a homeowner how to properly mulch his garden beds. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard installs a natural gas line for a barbeque grill.

Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor how he’s installing Southern yellow pine board accents in key spots to coordinate with the maple flooring that Norm Abram is installing. Tile is set the master bath, and the roof deck gets PVC porch boards and custom rail.

Tom installs interior window trim. Richard installs a new device that will heat a swimming pool for free using the excess heat produced by a central air conditioner.

Kevin O’Connor and Norm Abram find the painters spraying the house a sunny yellow, while Tom Silva trims out the windows. Copper gutters and wood-burning fireplace go in, and homeowner Sally Peterson explores commercial-grade cooking appliances.

Need to make straight cuts with a circular saw? See these pro tips on making a board to guide long rip cuts with the grain of wood.

Using a circular saw to make an angular cut is great for tasks such as framing, trimming, and creating custom pieces. The first time can be tough, though. Read our guide to learn how to cut correctly.

Correctly using a circular saw's sightlines will help you to make accurate cuts. Learn how to properly use this tool in our step-by-step guide.

Need to square your circular saw blade? See these pro tips on checking the accuracy of your circular saw blade angle.

Learn how to adjust the blade depth on a circular saw for safer, cleaner cuts, and longer tool life with these simple steps and expert tips.

Roger works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard replaces a clogged shower valve.

Kevin O’Connor meets plasterer Vito Bucco. Norm Abram and Tom Silva match the old shingle pattern. Kevin visits interior designers Andrew Terrat and Dee Elms. Radiant heat and the boiler are going in.

Use MDF panels and wood molding to transform your entry with a stately new built-in columned room divider.

Richard installs a brand new kitchen sink and faucet. Tom installs insulated sidelights on a front door.

Roger replaces the front walk. Tom shows Kevin the replacement windows. A tile contractor uses a shower waterproofing system. Kevin sees a modern home in Brookline. A painting contractor starts prep.

Follow these professional tips on how to set a screw properly with your power drill and make every job easier.