Tools

Speed through any carpentry project with tips for using the best-suited power tool for many home improvement jobs: the nail gun.

Some folks swear by their wet saws for cutting tile, while others couldn’t bear to part with their trim router. But there’s at least one power tool that any DIYer worth his salt keeps within reach and uses at least weekly—the cordless drill and driver. It’s portable and can be used for everything from hanging pictures to framing a house. But to those in the know, a cordless drill can help out with plenty of other tasks as well. Its rotating motor and adjustable chuck mean you can insert all kinds of things and make them spin—and this flexibility, it turns out, can be quite handy. Here are 9 new ways to use a cordless drill/driver.

Glue guns are convenient tools for crafters and DIYers, but can burn you if you don’t use them correctly. Learn how to use a hot glue gun safely, and get to crafting and fixing.

Use a floor sander effectively in order to complete your hardwood refinishing project more quickly and easily.

For those with a passion for welding and an entrepreneurial spirit, here are the necessary steps to launching a successful welding business.

Can’t make headway on your latest DIY project because of a broken screw? Here’s a fast and easy removal solution that’s sure to stick!