Tools

Read our guide to learn how to properly load and use a grease gun to keep your tools and machinery running smoothly for longer.

A corded drill provides enough power for heavy-duty projects like drilling through oak, teak, and other hardwoods. Read our review below on the best electric drills to see what models are available to you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

A snow shovel helps you clear high-traffic areas of your yard, driveway, and sidewalk after a snowstorm. To find a snow shovel that’s right for you, read our review on the best snow shovels available. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team looks at some of the best circular saws on the market today.

Our team tested and ranked five of the best tool bags available online. See how they stacked up in this review and buying guide.

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team takes a close look at some of today's best electric chainsaws.

If you want to make precise cuts into wood and other materials, read our review of and guide to the best jigsaws.

This Old House editor Chris Ermides delivers the lowdown on choosing and using these versatile power players.

Whether it's broken, stripped, or rusted, our comprehensive guide will tell you how to remove that stubborn bolt.

Teach your children about tools while also giving them something to play with by purchasing one of the best tool sets for kids currently on the market.

Whether you’re hanging a picture frame in your new home, planting flowers for the spring season, or working on your car, these tool kits will help make your life easier. Keep reading to learn about the best tool sets available on Amazon and your local home center.

Removing snow and ice from your driveway, sidewalk, and surrounding areas is a task that may require an arsenal of tools. The This Old House Reviews team researched the best snow removal equipment to help you keep your home safe throughout the winter season.

Master rivet removal with three effective methods. Learn techniques for drilling, chiseling, and using specialized tools to remove rivets.

The best tool belts in 2024 are the TradeGear Tool Belt, GatorBack Professional Carpenter's Tool Belt, and the Style N Craft Tool Belt.

If you need an extension ladder to complete a variety of tasks around your home, like cleaning your gutters, read our review on Amazon’s best options.

If you’re a professional or homeowner looking to buy a sledgehammer for your heavy-duty job, read our review to learn about the best sledgehammers on Amazon.

In this round-up and buying guide, our team tests and reviews some of the best cordless drills on the market today. See how they stack up.

Read our review on the best tool organizers and learn how factors like mobility, type of tool, and material will affect the type of organizer you buy.

If you need a variety of tools to complete a DIY project, read our review of the best power tool sets on Amazon to find one that’s right for you.

If you’re looking for a fastening tool for your next project, read our review of the best nail guns on Amazon to learn about a model that can fit your needs.

If you’re looking for a tool to bore through metal or wood, read our review on the best benchtop drill presses on Amazon to find one for your next DIY project.

If you’re looking for a demolition tool for your next DIY project, read our review on the best jackhammers on Amazon to select the model that fits your needs.

Keep your tools organized and secure with one of today's best toolboxes. Read our in-depth review to learn which toolbox is right for you.

Our team tested and reviewed some of today's best hammers to help you find the perfect model for projects big and small.

In this buyer’s guide, the This Old House Reviews Team takes a look at today’s best snow blowers. From electric shovels to self-driving machines, there’s something here to get you through any winter storm.

In this latest version of the 17-in-1 painter’s tool, the knife blade tackles more tasks than ever—and the handle gets put to use, too.

Buying secondhand tools can save you money if you know where to look. Learn expert tips on buying used tools that make it worth the hunt.

Read this guide to learn about the best metal-cutting tools to have on hand and the best ways to cut sheet metal, pipes, and more.