Tools and Materials
In your left hand is a nail. In your right hand, a piece of wood. Now what? Here is a primer on the tools and materials you need to make your project a reality.
Black & Decker 150pc Accessory Set Project Kit Review
A cornucopia of drill bits, spades, sockets, and other goodies in the Black & Decker 150pc Accessory Set Project Kit. Do you get what you pay for?
A cornucopia of drill bits, spades, sockets, and other goodies in the Black & Decker 150pc Accessory Set Project Kit. Do you get what you pay for?
Review: Black & Decker 17-Piece Drill Bit Set
The Black & Decker 17-Piece Drill Bit Set is the most common and possibly cheapest way to buy a semi-complete set of drill bits for general use. Let's see whether it is worth the purchase.
The Black & Decker 17-Piece Drill Bit Set is the most common and possibly cheapest way to buy a semi-complete set of drill bits for general use. Let's see whether it is worth the purchase.
Supercharge Your Learning Process with Interior Painting Videos
What better way to learn interior painting than these crisp, succinct videos from About Home Renovations? Supercharge your learning in these instructive installments!
What better way to learn interior painting than these crisp, succinct videos from About Home Renovations? Supercharge your learning in these instructive installments!
Black & Decker 14.4 V Cordless Electric Drill Review
Find out if it's worth laying down your hard-earned cash for the Black & Decker 14.4 V Cordless Drill.
Find out if it's worth laying down your hard-earned cash for the Black & Decker 14.4 V Cordless Drill.
Electric Sander Buying Guide
Belt sander or orbital sander? Orbital sander or disk sander? What's the difference? Learn here.
Belt sander or orbital sander? Orbital sander or disk sander? What's the difference? Learn here.
Black & Decker Mouse
Let's take a look at the venerable Black & Decker Mouse Sander/Polisher and see if it can help you with your home remodeling projects.
Let's take a look at the venerable Black & Decker Mouse Sander/Polisher and see if it can help you with your home remodeling projects.
Sandpaper Grit Basics
Choosing the wrong grit - or "grade" - of sandpaper can either result in destruction of your project, or at the very least, extreme frustration. Everything hinges on choosing the correct grit of sandpaper.
Choosing the wrong grit - or "grade" - of sandpaper can either result in destruction of your project, or at the very least, extreme frustration. Everything hinges on choosing the correct grit of sandpaper.
How to Strip Wood with Scrapers, Torches, Heat Irons, and Heat Guns
Propane torches, heat irons, and heat guns are effective treatments in preparation for hand-scraping woodwork.
Propane torches, heat irons, and heat guns are effective treatments in preparation for hand-scraping woodwork.
Wonderboard - Basics and Review
Wonderboard is the brand name for a cement backer board for wet applications, mostly under tile? What is Wonderboard, and is it any good?
Wonderboard is the brand name for a cement backer board for wet applications, mostly under tile? What is Wonderboard, and is it any good?
How to Use Anchor Screws
Anchor screws should be used for hanging heavy objects on a wall, such as a large picture or a mirror. These allow you to hang items virtually anywhere, without having to sink the screw into a stud.
Anchor screws should be used for hanging heavy objects on a wall, such as a large picture or a mirror. These allow you to hang items virtually anywhere, without having to sink the screw into a stud.
Why Use a Manual Miter Box and Saw?
Why do you need a miter box and saw? And why, in the age of cheap power miter saws, would you need a manual miter box and saw?
Why do you need a miter box and saw? And why, in the age of cheap power miter saws, would you need a manual miter box and saw?
Reciprocating Saw
A nice--but not essential thing--for a DIY home renovator to have on his or her tool bench is a reciprocating saw. Find out what a reciprocating saw is good for--and why it's not absolutely essential, too.
A nice--but not essential thing--for a DIY home renovator to have on his or her tool bench is a reciprocating saw. Find out what a reciprocating saw is good for--and why it's not absolutely essential, too.
Framing Hammer Basics
Framing hammers are not typically found in the DIY toolbox, but it may be worth the investment if you are serious about home renovation.
Framing hammers are not typically found in the DIY toolbox, but it may be worth the investment if you are serious about home renovation.
Makita JR3070CT Reciprocating Saw Product Review
Want power when cutting through pipes and heavy timbers? Consider the Makita JR3070CT Reciprocating Saw. See full product review.
Want power when cutting through pipes and heavy timbers? Consider the Makita JR3070CT Reciprocating Saw. See full product review.
Little Giant Ladder - Product Review
Does the Little Giant Ladder--a staple of late-night infomercials--really work? Check out our Little Giant Ladder review.
Does the Little Giant Ladder--a staple of late-night infomercials--really work? Check out our Little Giant Ladder review.
What's Microlam or LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)?
What's a microlam and how does it fit into your home renovation plans?
What's a microlam and how does it fit into your home renovation plans?
How to Rip Wood on a Table Saw
Ripping wood on a table saw is one of the very reasons you bought a table saw in the first place. But how do you rip wood on a table saw and do it safely, too?
Ripping wood on a table saw is one of the very reasons you bought a table saw in the first place. But how do you rip wood on a table saw and do it safely, too?
ZipWall Dust Barrier Product Review
I set up the ZipWall barrier system to see how well it prevents construction dust from infiltrating the rest of the house.
I set up the ZipWall barrier system to see how well it prevents construction dust from infiltrating the rest of the house.
Puzzle Floor Product Review
Review of an unusual new flooring product--Puzzle Floor.
Review of an unusual new flooring product--Puzzle Floor.
Magnetic Stud Finder
One of the cheapest ways to find a stud.
One of the cheapest ways to find a stud.
Blue Masking Tape
Blue tape--a special kind of masking tape that will save you much time and effort when painting interior surfaces.
Blue tape--a special kind of masking tape that will save you much time and effort when painting interior surfaces.
Tool Profile: Caulking Gun
An overview of a critical tool: the caulking gun.
An overview of a critical tool: the caulking gun.
Parts Profile: Plumber's Putty
Critical to many plumbing jobs, including garbage disposal installation.
Critical to many plumbing jobs, including garbage disposal installation.
Parts Profile: Parts to Connect Garbage Disposal to Sink
Check out the parts you'll be using when installing a garbage disposal.
Check out the parts you'll be using when installing a garbage disposal.
Tool Profile: Voltage Tester
A handy, inexpensive little device that may save your life.
A handy, inexpensive little device that may save your life.
Tool Profile: Cordless Drill
Next to the hammer and saw, one of the most indispensable tools you can own.
Next to the hammer and saw, one of the most indispensable tools you can own.