Tools & Goodies
By Lee Wallender, About.com Guide to Home Renovations
Get the inside scoop on the latest and greatest tools, countertops, flooring, and other building materials that will help get your house into perfect condition.
Cordless Drills
The whole remodeling world is going cordless. Will you be left in the dust? Check out our reviews and buyer's guides for cordless drills.
- Power in an Economical Package: Skil® Lithium Ion 18V Cordless 4-Tool Combo
- What a Monster of a Drill: Sears 30v Lithium Ion Cordless Drill
- Skil® Lithium Ion 18V 1/2” Cordless Drill/Driver: Easy to Handle Cordless Drill
- Looking for "Robo-Drill"? Introducing Makita 18 Volt Lithium Ion 1/2" Drill Kit
- Cheap Things Come in Green Packages: The Hitachi 12v Cordless Drill Kit
- Black & Decker 14.4 V Cordless Electric Drill Review
Cordless Saws
Finally - cordless saws are stepping up to the plate. And you have powerful, long-lasting lithium ion batteries to thank. Find out which cordless saws make the grade, and which fall flat.
- Skil® Lithium Ion 18V 5 3/8” Blade Cordless Circular Saw Model
- Look, Ma - No Cords: Skil® Lithium Ion 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw Model
Laminate Flooring
Homeowners love laminate flooring because it's the one type of flooring that's an easy do-it-yourself project. Learn which brands and styles of laminate flooring will complement your home.
- 7 Brands of Cheap Laminate Flooring for Your Home
- Find Out How Pergo Accolade Makes Your Install Go Faster
- Cream of the Crop: DuPont RealTouch Laminate Flooring
- 5 Reasons You Might Want Bruce Lock and Fold Laminate Flooring
Assorted Tools
Cordless nailers, sanders, paint sprayers, tile saws--anything your imagination can conjure up.
- Cordless Nailer - Are You Ready for It or Not?
- Looking for a Cordless Tool Set for a Gift (or Yourself)?
- What's a Painter's Dream Come True? The Ryobi Duet Power Paint System
- Looking for a Tile Saw You Can Actually Afford? Try the Ryobi 7" Wet Tile Saw
Reviews
Reviews of books, tools, and materials to make the renovation process go smoother.
