Whatever you’re doing with your hand tools, by the US Army’s lights, you’re probably doing it wrong. That seems to be the “Green Machine’s” attitude on pliers and screwdrivers, at least, the main ...

Before things got modern and electrical, people used to have some really innovative tools in their garage. Here are a few ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

The invention of power tools to replace traditional non-electric versions was a boon to craftspeople and DIYers alike. Most often, early power tools used electric or pneumatic energy in place of good ...

The world of hand tools is just as varied as the world of power tools, and just as competitive too. Here's how all of the ...

The broad axe and mortise chisel were the primary instruments of American home construction for over two centuries before power tools arrived. The post-WWII housing boom — not superior technology ...

Phil, Logan & Chris share favorite tools, joinery tips, and simple mortise techniques. In this episode, Phil, Logan, and Chris take timeout from project building to talk about their favorite tools and ...

There’s nothing more annoying than needing a handful of basic tools—like a hammer, screwdriver, pliers, and wrench—to complete a job at home and finding none of them was put back where it belongs.