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Ask it: Upcycle ideas, cedar closet

Question: I need some upcycle ideas. I have about 48 square feet of cedar boards that I pulled out of… Read More

March 11, 2014

Video: How to Use your Drill’s Clutch

In this video for This Old House,  Mark reviews the most underused feature of any drill: the clutch. Learn how—and why—to… Read More

January 26, 2014

Video: How to Use you Drill’s Variable-Speed Trigger

In the fourth Drill/Driver 101 video for This Old House, Mark tells you everything you need to know about making use of… Read More

December 15, 2013

Standing all day? Get some relief with this utility mat

If you stand on your feet in one place, at your workbench, laundry room, crafting center, or tailgating at the… Read More

September 26, 2013

Why is a doornail dead? Plus Shakespeare and gasoline

A doornail is said to be ‘dead’ for two reasons we know of. Many doors throughout history were made by… Read More

September 10, 2013

Having trouble installing molding? Here are 3 warning signs and what to do

Happy trim is all about the details. And a few tricks can make installing molding more fun. If you are… Read More

September 3, 2013

Cordless Circular Saw: Wicked Wingman

Milwaukee’s 2630-20 18-volt cordless circular saw is a kick-a++ cutter. I like this because my favorite speed setting on any… Read More

July 8, 2013

6 Clean-cut Features: Troy-Bilt Mustang Mower

I'm a lawn-geek. So I was more-than-ready to try out the Troy-Bilt Mustang Mower. I've mowed small lawns, in-and-out of… Read More

June 12, 2013

Gift It Up For Dad: Hyde PivotJet

DIY dads will love Hyde’s PivotJet. It’s a smart tool that attaches to your garden hose and makes many of the… Read More

May 31, 2013

Muck That! Muck Boots Beat Wet Feet

Even through splashing in puddles with our kids, mowing soaking grass, and working on muddy jobsites are fun and productive,… Read More

May 28, 2013