Tools & Products

K/BIS 2008 New Product and Coverage Roundup

April 14, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bath, k/bis, kitchen, products, tradeshows

WD-40 Smart Straw Stays in Place

March 31, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: toolmonger, tools, wd40

How to Make the Right Door Decision

March 28, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: door, door designs, metal, sonya kimble-ellis, wood

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Switch Out Your Switchplates

March 27, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: decorating, meredith clinton, switchplates

Nail Gun News

March 26, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: nail gun, power tools, safety, this old house, toolmonger, tools

Milwaukee Wet/Dry Vac is now Cordless!

March 21, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: cordless, milwaukee, the hardware aisle, tools, wet dry vacuum

Installing a Ceiling Fan

March 19, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: ceiling fan, green guide, katy ryan, national geographic

The DIY Maven does Doorknobs

March 18, 2008 | Comments (3)

Tags: diy maven, door, doorknob, guest blog

Shelves: The Secret to Staying Clear of Clutter

March 18, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: clutter, furniture, organize, shelves, sonya kimble-ellis

Window Decals for Privacy and Pretty

March 17, 2008 | Comments (4)

Tags: decor8, design, real simple, window decals, windows

Craftsman Furniture Fans

March 14, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: craftsman, mission furniture, stickley

Color Helper for Picking Paint

March 10, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: color helper, paint, painting, pantone, shelterrific

Conserve Water While You Shower

March 7, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bathroom, evolve showerheads, meredith clinton, showerheads, water conservation

Give Your Kitchen a Facelift

March 7, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: hardware, kitchen, knobs, meredith clinton, pulls

Putnam Rolling Ladder

March 6, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: home office, ladder, library, putnam rolling ladder

Pretty Tools Target Women Builders

March 4, 2008 | Comments (1)

Tags: Katy Ryan, tools, women

Stash Your Stuff in Concealed Cabinets

March 1, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: concealed cabinet, safe

Sleek Desk/Bookcase Combo

February 29, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bookcase, desk, furniture, meredith clinton, modern

Compact Tools for Any Situation

February 27, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tags: compact, hand tools, portable, snowboard, tools

Drilling into Concrete

February 27, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: anchors, concrete, drills, fasteners, meredith clinton

Don't Just Feed the Birds

February 26, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bird feeder, eva solo, meredith clinton

Straw Sticks and Bricks

February 25, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tags: countertops, furniture, green building, katy ryan, materials

Functional Art

February 20, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bookshelf, chiasso, decorate, meredith clinton

Kithaus from DWR

February 20, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: design within reach, kithaus, prefab

Go-Cart Bookcase from CB2

February 19, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bookcase, cb2, crate and barrel, desk set, furniture

Portable Workstation

February 14, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: portable, workstation

Storage for Unfinished Spaces

February 13, 2008 | Comments (1)

Tags: flip clip, garage, storage

Glassybaby For Your Valentine

February 12, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tags: decorate, gifts, votives

Wall Anchor System: Toggler and Snapskru

February 5, 2008 | Comments (1)

Tags: drywall, snapskru, toggler, wall anchors

Calibrating a Tape Measure

February 4, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tags: tape measure, tips, tools

Tool Letdowns

January 31, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tags: tools

Gain Traction for Your Work Boots

January 24, 2008 | Comments (1)

Tags: ice, work boot

Protect Your Hearing in the Workshop

January 18, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: ear muffs, hearing protection, noise cancelling

Ratcheting Hex Wrench

January 8, 2008 | Comments (1)

Tags: allen wrench, hand tools, ratcheting hex wrench

City Grill

January 7, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bbq, grills

This Old House Can't Keep a Secret

December 19, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: secret sources, this old house

Gift Guide 2007

December 18, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: christmas, gift guide, holidays, products, tools

Bucket Boss for Your Desktop

December 6, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: bucket boss, mug boss, toolbox, tools

Installing an Under-Sink Water Filter

December 3, 2007 | Comments (2)

Tags: kitchen, purificaton, water filter

Protect Your Space from Dust and Paint

November 27, 2007 | Comments (3)

Tags: tools, workshop

The Hype on Heat Pumps

November 23, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: furnace, heat pump, howto, hvac

Folding Table for the Space Impaired

November 21, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: furniture, howto, table

Carbon Fiber Safety-Toe Work Boots
Won't Weight You Down

November 21, 2007 | Comments (2)

Tags: work boots

Every Tool Under the Sun, Moon, and Stars...

November 19, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: toolbox, tools

LED Christmas Lights for the Rockefeller Tree and You

November 17, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: christmas lights, energy efficient, incandescent, LED

Radiator Reuse: Food & Drink Warmer

November 13, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: gadgets, kitchen, radiator

Pocket Screwdrivers

November 8, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: screwdriver, tools

Lessons in Leaf Blowing

November 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: leaf blowers, reviews, yards

Customize Your Paint Job using Ochres and Oxides

November 6, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: environment, green, ochres, oxides, paint

Woodworking Clamps to Handle Any Job

October 17, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: clamps, tools, woodworking

Using Greywater Technology in Your Home

October 17, 2007 | Comments (2)

Tags: greywater, sustainable living

Vegiforms are Just Plain Weird

October 15, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: gardening, plants

Crazy DIY Inventions

October 15, 2007 | Comments (2)

Tags: diy, inventions

Cleaning Your Paintbrush is Easier than Ever

September 29, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: paint brush, tools

LED Table - Weird or Wonderful

September 29, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: furniture, table

Using a Wet Saw to Cut Costs and Tile

September 24, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: power tools, tile, wet saw

Never to Early for Halloween Goodies

September 17, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: halloween, utensils

Disappearing Door Knob

August 27, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: doorknob, handle, security

Slip into some Floor Dusters

August 23, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: cleaning tools

Greens and Reds for Your Kitchen

August 8, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: IKEA, kitchens

WD-40 Can Do Anything

August 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Get the Most Out of Your Pliers

August 2, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: hand tools, pliers

Home Exercise and Resistance Pools

August 1, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: swimming pool

Japanese Toilets

July 31, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: toilets

Haunted Library

July 30, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: library

Outdoor Sink Station

July 23, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: gardening

A Gateway to a Better Garden

July 18, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: gardening, landscaping, programs

Retractable Awnings

July 16, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: decks, patios, retractable awnings

Choosing the Right Safety Goggles

July 11, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: safety goggles

Gas Grill Buying Guide

July 10, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: grills

Electric Lawn Mowers

June 28, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: lawn mowers

Wood Floor Covering

June 27, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: floor covering

All Types of Ottomans

June 25, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: furniture, ottoman

Outdoor Sound Systems

June 21, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: speakers

Choose the Right Caulk

June 21, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: caulk

Ceiling Tiles

May 30, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: ceiling tile

Compact Driver

April 14, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: compact driver, power tools

Nail Gun Safety

April 13, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: power tools, safety

Pocket Table

April 9, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: pocket table, wood furniture

Switch Plate Covers

March 26, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: lighting

Energy Saving Bulbs

March 19, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: green, lighting

Rejuvenation Lighting Collections

March 16, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: lighting

Great John Toilets

March 14, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: bathroom, toilet

Compost Bin

March 12, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: garden

Rubber Sidewalks

March 9, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: green

Build Your Own Hand Plane

March 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: hand plane, tools

More Pretty Pulls

March 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: hardware, pulls

Wooden Tape Measure

March 5, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: tools

Screwhead Types

March 5, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: screwheads, tools

Subway Tile

February 28, 2007 | Comments (4)

Tags: bathroom, kitchen, remodel, tile

Alligator Lopper

February 28, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: power tools

Top 10 Most Dangerous Tools

February 27, 2007 | Comments (4)

Tags: power tools, tools

Decorative Drawer Pulls

February 26, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: hardware, knobs

Green Cleaning Products

February 20, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: cleaning, green

Reclaimed Wood

February 20, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: flooring, green, lumber

"Green" Insulation Options

February 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: green, insulation

Toolbelt for the Ladies

January 29, 2007 | Comments ()

Klein Toolbags

January 19, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: toolbag, toolbox

Weather Vanes

January 17, 2007 | Comments ()

Green Rooftop Tiles

January 16, 2007 | Comments ()

Computers in the Kitchen

January 16, 2007 | Comments ()

Framing Hammer

January 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Leather Toolbelts

January 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: tool belt, tools

DR Lawn Vacuum

December 28, 2006 | Comments ()

Gift Guides

December 16, 2006 | Comments ()

Holiday Wall Decals

December 8, 2006 | Comments ()

Hurriquake - Disaster Resistant Nails

December 4, 2006 | Comments ()

Dream Garage

November 10, 2006 | Comments ()

Gutter Tongs

November 6, 2006 | Comments ()

Troubleshooting Power Tools

October 30, 2006 | Comments ()

Humidifier Reviews

October 25, 2006 | Comments ()

Dyson Handheld

October 16, 2006 | Comments ()

Halloween Decorations

October 13, 2006 | Comments ()

Sun Tunnel Skylights

October 11, 2006 | Comments ()

Bootscraper Rug

October 10, 2006 | Comments ()

Vacuum Cleaner for Hardwood Floors

October 9, 2006 | Comments (1)

Tankless Water Heaters

September 26, 2006 | Comments (2)

Porter Cable Compact Belt Sander

September 22, 2006 | Comments ()

Duct Tape

September 20, 2006 | Comments ()

The Sky Factory

September 18, 2006 | Comments ()

Cork Tiles

September 18, 2006 | Comments (1)

Wiring and Cables Defined

September 1, 2006 | Comments ()

Clawfoot Tubs

August 30, 2006 | Comments ()

Cork Flooring

August 29, 2006 | Comments (2)

Home Fence Choices

August 21, 2006 | Comments (4)

DeWALT 36V System

August 17, 2006 | Comments (3)

Rapid Wrench

August 15, 2006 | Comments ()

Replace a Damaged Power Tool Cord

August 14, 2006 | Comments ()

The Hammock You've Always Wanted

August 7, 2006 | Comments ()

Do-It-Herself Home Repair DVD

August 4, 2006 | Comments ()

Weed Burner

August 2, 2006 | Comments ()

Shaved Ice Machine

August 2, 2006 | Comments ()

Raise the Furniture

July 27, 2006 | Comments ()

Garage Storage Solutions

July 25, 2006 | Comments ()

Finding Tools - New and Used

July 21, 2006 | Comments (2)

Paint Buddy

July 20, 2006 | Comments ()

TAK Pushpins

July 19, 2006 | Comments ()

Portable Woodflame Grill

July 18, 2006 | Comments ()

All About Paint

July 17, 2006 | Comments ()

Mirror and Glass Mosaic Surfaces

July 11, 2006 | Comments ()

Green Paving

July 8, 2006 | Comments ()

The Safest Table Saw

July 7, 2006 | Comments ()

Futuristic Faucets

July 6, 2006 | Comments (1)

Auto-Wrench

July 6, 2006 | Comments ()

Misting Fans

July 5, 2006 | Comments ()

Backyard Basketball Courts

June 27, 2006 | Comments ()

Grill-Top Pizza Stone

June 26, 2006 | Comments ()

Tool Reviews

June 23, 2006 | Comments (1)

Energy Star

June 22, 2006 | Comments ()

LED Decklights

June 20, 2006 | Comments ()

Xtreme Tape Measure

June 12, 2006 | Comments ()

360 Rotating Sawzall

June 9, 2006 | Comments ()

Custom Security Window Grills

June 8, 2006 | Comments (1)

Rapsel Sinks

June 7, 2006 | Comments ()

Kickspace Heater

June 6, 2006 | Comments ()

The Ultimate Icebox

June 5, 2006 | Comments ()

Do-It-Herself

May 27, 2006 | Comments ()

Deck Tiles

May 24, 2006 | Comments (1)

The Fubar Utility Tool

May 18, 2006 | Comments ()

Barbed Wire for Your Home

May 17, 2006 | Comments ()

How To Use a Paint Sprayer

May 15, 2006 | Comments ()

DIY Concrete Mixing

May 13, 2006 | Comments ()

Rental Equipment

May 10, 2006 | Comments ()

Alternative Driveway Materials

May 10, 2006 | Comments ()

We Love the Shout Outs

May 5, 2006 | Comments ()

Outdoor Fabric

May 1, 2006 | Comments ()

House Hardware on eBay

April 27, 2006 | Comments ()

Japanese Saws

April 25, 2006 | Comments ()

Window Types

April 23, 2006 | Comments ()

Easy Mirror Upgrade

April 18, 2006 | Comments ()

Cast-Iron Doorstops

April 16, 2006 | Comments ()

Multi-tool reviews

April 9, 2006 | Comments ()

Mid-century Modern Furniture

March 28, 2006 | Comments (1)

Hands Free Faucet

March 27, 2006 | Comments ()

Tools for Women

March 22, 2006 | Comments ()

Collapsible Kitchen Bowls

March 21, 2006 | Comments ()

No Ladder, No Cry

March 20, 2006 | Comments ()

Green Pavement

March 17, 2006 | Comments ()

Using Chemical Strippers

March 14, 2006 | Comments ()

360 Degree Outlets

March 13, 2006 | Comments ()

DIY Toolbox

March 13, 2006 | Comments ()

French and Victorian Reproductions

March 9, 2006 | Comments ()

Hand Planes

March 8, 2006 | Comments ()

Duct Tape Uses

March 8, 2006 | Comments (1)

Calculator Watch + Ruler

March 7, 2006 | Comments ()

Build a Bird Feeder

March 7, 2006 | Comments ()

Lumber Choices

March 7, 2006 | Comments ()

Outdoor Storage Sheds

March 6, 2006 | Comments ()

Upmarket Treehouses

March 3, 2006 | Comments ()

Lighten Up

March 3, 2006 | Comments ()