Tools

Check out the latest tools and home-improvement products to help you tackle your to-do list.

It’s good to keep various tools in your home in case you need to make repairs. Here are the best tools to have on hand.

This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert shares how laser levels work.

When it comes to tools, contractors look for power, reliability, and helpful details that finish the job faster. Here are a few products that are worth a spot in your truck or workshop.

An organizer keeps your sockets easy to find, saving time and stress. Read our review to learn about the latest, best socket organizers.

If you’re a DIYer who fastens a lot of nuts and bolts for home improvement projects, read our guide to the best socket sets.

Are you looking for the best stud finder for your next home improvement project? Our guide offers a range of high-quality options.

Multimeters measure the voltage, resistance, and current of a wiring circuit. In this review, we look at the best multimeters on the market.

The best miter saws are the Bosch Sliding Miter Saw, Metabo Miter Saw, Delta Compound Miter Saw, and the CRAFTSMAN Sliding Miter Saw.

In this roundup, our team evaluates the best angle finders on the market to help you find the one that’s right for you.

No matter how experienced or inexperienced a woodworker you are, high-quality tools are a must. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best woodworking tools on Amazon.

Duct tape is an essential item to have around for quick fixes. In this guide, the This Old House Team researched the five best duct tapes on Amazon.

It’s worth looking into a heat gun to make your home improvement projects easier. Learn more about our top recommendations by visiting here.

Take care of the tasks around your home with these handy products.

Make your emergency preparedness kit ready for anything with one of our choices for the best inverter generators.

A splitting wedge is a simple and affordable tool that makes splitting logs of wood easier and more precise. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best splitting wedges on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.

Capable of everything from painting to inflating tires, compressors are powerful tools. See our top picks for the best air compressors.

Every home needs a dedicated set of tools to fix issues or help build new items. Here is everything you need to know when buying tools.

In this review, our team looks at the best staple guns for a range of home improvement projects, budgets, and personal preferences.

Here are 9 great tools and home-improvement products to help you tackle your to-do list for the fall.

Random orbital sanders help sand in the direction of the wood grain. Our team reviewed the best random orbital sanders for a variety of jobs.

Magnetic screwdrivers hold metal screws on their tips, preventing them from falling to the ground. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best magnetic screwdriver sets on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Without a way to store your tools, they will clutter your garage’s floors, counters, and worktops. To learn more about how to keep your workspace organized, read our review on the best tool storage ideas below.

Doing it yourself should also mean doing it safely. But for folks without a lot of construction experience, knowing how to keep safe while still making progress on a home renovation or repair can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Keep these simple precautions in mind while tackling your own projects to increase the odds of staying safe and finishing the project.

Tool Lab editor Chris Ermides explains how to choose and use cordless drills and drivers.

In this review, our team evaluates the best drills on the market. We look at cordless, corded, heavy-duty, light-duty, and all-around models.