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Klein Tool Bag
DIY

The Klein Canvas Tote Bag Provides Quality and Durability—But is it Right for You?

By Tom Scalisi

The Festool SYS 4 Sortainer Tool Chest stocked with tools on a workbench during testing.
Reviews

The Best Tool Chests for Organizing Your Workshop, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Paul Rankin, Kara Illig, Michelle Larson, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

Best Chalkboard Paint
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The Best Chalkboard Paints for Your Projects

By Shannon Lee

The Best Combination Square Options
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The Best Combination Squares for Your Workshop

By Bob Beacham

The Best Deck Resurfacer Options
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The Best Deck Resurfacers to Refinish Your Outdoor Space

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Glue For Particle Board Options
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The Best Glue for Particle Board Projects

By Tony Carrick

The Best Paint for Garage Walls Options
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The Best Paint for Garage Walls

By Tony Carrick

The Best Back Saw Options
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The Best Back Saws for Precise Cuts

By Bob Beacham

The Best Table Saw Accessories Options
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The Best Table Saw Accessories for Your Workshop

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Chainsaw Chain Option
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The Best Chainsaw Chains for DIY Homeowners

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Right Angle Clamp Options
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The Best Right Angle Clamps for DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

Best Gas Hedge Trimmer Options
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The Best Gas Hedge Trimmers for Maintaining Your Landscape

By Tony Carrick

Best Waterproof Tape
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The Best Waterproof Tape to Use Around Your Home

By Timothy Dale

The Best Straight Edge Clamp Options
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The Best Straight Edge Clamp for Making Precision Cuts

By Tony Carrick

The Best Splitting Wedge Options
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The Best Splitting Wedge to Split Logs Easily

By James Fitzgerald

The Best Milling Machine Options
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The Best Milling Machine for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale

The Best Copper Spray Paint Options
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The Best Copper Spray Paint for Your DIY Projects

By Carol Benton

The Best Fabric Spray Paint Options
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The Best Fabric Spray Paint for Your DIY Projects

By Carol Benton

The Best Saw Blade For Cutting Laminate Flooring Options
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The Best Saw Blade for Cutting Laminate Flooring

By Timothy Dale

best-spray-paint-for-diy-projects
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The Best Spray Paints for Your DIY Projects

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Spindle Sander Options
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The Best Spindle Sander for Your Workshop

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Roofing Nailer Option
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The Best Roofing Nailers for Shingle Repair

By Tony Carrick

The Best Bow Saw Options
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The Best Bow Saws for Fast Cuts

By Bob Beacham

The Best Sledgehammer Options
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The Best Sledgehammers for Your Demolition Project

By Timothy Dale

The Best Shoes for Roofing Option
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The Best Shoes for Roofing Repairs

By Tony Carrick

The Best Pry Bar
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The Best Pry Bars for Your Tool Kit

By Bob Beacham

Best Glass Cutter
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The Best Glass Cutters for Your Projects

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Pipe Wrench Options
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The Best Pipe Wrenches for Your Plumbing Repairs

By Bob Beacham

The Best Wood Screw Options
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The Best Wood Screws for Your Projects

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Nail Puller Option
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The Best Nail Pullers for Your Projects

By James Fitzgerald

Best Magnifying Glass
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The Best Magnifying Glasses for Reading Fine Print and More

By Shannon Lee

Best Adjustable Wrench
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The Best Adjustable Wrenches for Your Repair Needs

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Electric Knife Sharpener
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The Best Electric Knife Sharpeners for Easy Maintenance

By Mike Bruton

The Best Electrical Tape
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The Best Electrical Tape for Your Projects

By Timothy Dale

The Best Paints for Plastic
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The Best Paints for Plastic

By Carol Benton

Best Woodworking Clamps
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The Best Woodworking Clamps for Your Projects

By Mike Bruton

The Best Scissors for Everyday Use
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The Best Scissors for Everyday Use

By Timothy Dale

Best Chalk Paint Options
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The Best Chalk Paints for Home Decor Projects

By Carol Benton

The Best Wood Stain for Furniture, Cabinets, Trim, and More
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The Best Wood Stains for DIYers and Pros

By Glenda Taylor

Finally, An Easier Way to Tape Drywall
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Cool Tools: An Easier Way to Repair and Finish Drywall

By Glenda Taylor

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?
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What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Ratchet Straps Option
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The Best Ratchet Straps for Securing and Hauling Your Gear

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Carpenter Pencil Options
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The Best Carpenter Pencils for Your Projects

By Timothy Dale

The Best Speed Square Options
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The Best Speed Squares for DIYers

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Socket Organizer Options
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The Best Socket Organizer to Keep Your Tool Box Clutter-Free

By Tony Carrick

Levels
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Levels

By Bob Vila

JProvey-Random-Orbital-Floor-Sander
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The Best Floor Sander for Beginning DIYers

By Joe Provey

10 Reasons Every DIYer Needs a Pry Bar
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10 Reasons Every DIYer Needs a Pry Bar

By Glenda Taylor

7 Tricks to Test a Tool’s Quality at the Hardware Store
DIY

7 Tricks to Test a Tool’s Quality at the Hardware Store

By Glenda Taylor

Mixing Concrete Tips with HYDE StirWhip
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The Dos and Don’ts of Mixing Concrete

By Glenda Taylor