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We revved up 5 cordless reciprocating saws and found something for everyone—from power performers to stripped-down versions for beginners.  In the grip of a strong-handed professional,…

A countersink with included drill bit is an essential tool accessory. Ideal for installing fasteners at the ends of boards or where they might split,…

If the value of a project is measured in how often you use it, our compost bin is well near the top of the list….

Hello Sir, Is it possible to do good edge work with a grass trimmer—aka Weed Whacker, Weed Eater, string trimmer—or should you have an edger…

I love doing a new circular saw review, and putting a tool through its paces. Here’s what I learned.

Prediction: If you’ve used a miter saw, you’ve been frustrated using a miter saw. True? There’s a reason for that and it’s not the saw’s…

  Jack is a bench-builder if I’ve ever seen one. And since he is still in his pre-tall years, a bench that doubles as a…

Mark is fired up about Roger Cook‘s landscaping at the This Old House project in Cambridge, especially the mix of Western Red Cedar and granite….

Get your green thumb going! Mark and Theresa show you how those old kitchen scraps can be the miracle to your gardening problems. View more…

Question: I need some upcycle ideas. I have about 48 square feet of cedar boards that I pulled out of a closet from a house…

We love this time of year because it is tool-givin’ time. Here’s a powerhouse list from MyFixitUpLife for the ‘Get It Done Guys’ of all…

The DeWalt 12-inch slide compound miter saw is a super slick slider. If you’re in the market for a professional, high-performance 12 inch dual bevel…

    Listen to the show! April 17, 2010: What Happens in Vegas with Ed Del Grande. Voted one of the funniest comedians in America…

Cutting out recessed lights in drywall with any degree of accuracy can be tricky. Here’s how to use a Dremel to cut out a recessed light in drywall.

As many radio shows as I do, as many TV shows I am involved with, as many articles, blogs, and Facebook posts as I write,…