Tools & Techniques

Considering that both screws and nails are widely used for connecting pieces of wood, to a layman they might seem interchangeable. And, while that is true to a certain extent, …

Previously, I wrote about 4 tips that can help you avoid stripping screws. However, chances are that even if you follow all of them, you will still damage a screw …

Even though there are various ways to extract them, there are fewer things more frustrating for handymen and DIYers than stripped screws. They can not only slow you down but …

No matter whether you mostly work on personal DIY projects or for clients, you have surely wondered at one point or another why screw drives have the shapes they do. …

While some power tools are fairly safe to operate, others can cause harm fairly easily if used improperly. For obvious reason, saws – especially table and circular saws – are …

When it comes to working with surfaces of various materials, grinders and sanders are some of the most commonly used power tools. In this article, you will learn what the …

There are three types of handymen – those that already have their tools neatly organized, those that are happy with a “messy” garage or workshop, and those that want to …

Imagine that you want to use a corded power tool far from a power outlet. Or that you run a small stall without access to utilities. Or that a storm …

The easiest way to split logs into firewood is to use a gas or electric log splitter. However, because the machines cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars, they are …