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Small but Powerful

I’m surprised I don’t see more 6 1/2-inch circular saws on job sites. They’re light and handy — perfect for… Read More

January 31, 2011

Stephanie from Hamilton, Ontario won the Arrow Fastener!

Stephanie won the Arrow Fastener! Her winning entry: "My mom’s woodworking business is is still in the works. She has… Read More

January 29, 2011

Up on the block: Tubs & Shoes

Mark says I always bring everything we talk about back to shoes. Perhaps that is true. Whether it's home furnishings,… Read More

January 21, 2011

Our Favorite Hands-on Tested Tools, Gear, and Decor For Your Home

Find the best tools and home improvement gear that Mark and Theresa recommend from their 20 years of remodeling homes. Read More

January 20, 2011

Prepare Your Feet for a Hard Days Work

In a switch from our usual tool reviews, two of our residential construction aces take a look at a couple… Read More

January 19, 2011

2011 Must-Have Tools

Year after year tool companies find ways to make tools better, easier to use, safer, or just more useful. Some… Read More

January 17, 2011

Bathroom Demolition

We begin our bathroom’s anti-transmogrification by gutting it. The birch paneling (ack!), plaster, lath, strapping–all of it has to go… Read More

January 14, 2011

FixitUp Find: DeWalt DW744 Job Site Table Saw

A good table saw is essential equipment for getting well-crafted results, keyed in details, and for cutting critical elements required… Read More

January 12, 2011

Old House Flag Window Design

Question: An 1890s era home (OK, mansion) in my town has a unique window cut into the roof. It’s slender… Read More

January 8, 2011

FixitUp Find: Bosch 1677MD Wormdrive

I came up in the trades using the circular saw that the carpenters who hired me used: 7 1/4 inch… Read More

January 7, 2011

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