Tools

The best tape measures we tested are the Komelon Self-Lock Tape, Crafstman 25 Ft. Tape Measure, and the Milwaukee Magnetic Tape Measure.

You can save yourself time and effort by carrying your tools between locations in a backpack instead of by hand. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best tool backpacks on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Laser levels shoot a beam of light across a wall to help you hang items. Check out our guide on the best laser levels that we tested.

Safety glasses guard your eyes from debris, foreign objects, and noxious fumes. Our guide looks at some of today's best safety glasses.

In this round-up and buying guide, our team takes a close look at some of the best screwdriver sets on the market today.

Need an impact driver that delivers continuous power? Our team personally tested five of the best impact drivers currently available.

Angle grinders do everything from cutting tile to removing grout. In this guide, our team reviews today's best angle grinders.

Multitools are the perfect, do-it-all item to have on hand for a variety of projects. In this guide, our team reviews five of today's best multitools, including information on what customers say about them.

Choosing a quality torque wrench will ensure that your fasteners are properly tightened every time. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the four best torque wrenches on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

This Old House editor Chris Ermides shares some finds he’s come to rely on in his tool belt.

Cutting quickly and efficiently with an axe requires a sharp edge. Learn several methods to sharpen your axe with this step-by-step guide.

Whether you’re dealing with a power outage or going on a camping trip, a flashlight is a valuable tool to have on hand. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the four best flashlights on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

In this roundup, our team reviews the best Allen wrench sets according to quality, verified buyer satisfaction, and price point.

In this guide, we look at the best cordless leaf blowers on today's market to help you find the ideal fit for your yard.

The best shop vacs are the CRAFTSMAN 20-Gallon Shop Vac, Armor All Shop Vac, DEWALT Portable Shop Vac, and the Vacmaster 5-Gallon.

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team evaluates some of the best electric pressure washers on the market today.

In this round-up and buying guide, our team takes a look at some of the best hand saws on the market today.

In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best chainsaws to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.

Check out these cool home upgrades and problem-solving product picks.

Drywall hammers are unique handheld tools designed to drive nails and cut through drywall. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best drywall hammers on Amazon to help you select the tool that’s right for your next DIY project.

This Old House editor and host of our Tool Lab video series, Chris Ermides, introduces the latest in routers and provides pointers on how to use them.

A new crop of warm-weather problem-solvers for your home.