Tools

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 Reviews 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 Reviews 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.

If your kitchen table or bicycle has hexagonal screws, you’ll need hex keys or Allen wrenches for assembly or maintenance. Our guide to the best Allen wrench sets will help you choose the right wrenches to get the job done.

When the fall season rolls around and your lawn is covered with leaves, a powerful leaf blower is a must-have tool. 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 in 2024 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 Reviews 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 Reviews 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.

A power cord helps power devices that have cords that are too short to reach a wall outlet. Keep reading to learn about the best extension cords available on Amazon. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores and online retailers like Amazon.

Our team tested and reviewed five of the best mini bolt cutters on the market to help you find the best fit for your projects.

The No. 102 low-angle block plane has a permanent place in Tom Silva’s tool belt. Here’s why.

This step-by-step guide will teach you how to safely drill a hole in glass without chipping, cracking, or shattering it to pieces.

Take advantage of the longer, warmer days to spruce up, indoors and out.

Gas chainsaws can help you trim large branches and cut down trees. In this review, the This Old House Reviews team researched the best gas chainsaws to help you select a model that’s right for your next project.