The Best New Releases and Home Innovations of May 2024
Check out these exciting new launches including power tools, rugs, and a new thermoelectric firepit.
How To: Use a Phillips-Head Screwdriver
A few simple tips can help the average do-it-yourselfer to use a Phillips-head screwdriver more effectively.
How To: Cut Concrete
With a diamond blade and proper safety precautions, you can cut through concrete for your sidewalk, countertop, patio, or DIY project.
8 Types of Torque Wrenches for Your Tool Collection
No two torque wrenches are the same. Understanding what each does best means arming your auto or plumbing repair tool kit and never facing a nut or bolt you can’t handle.
Cool Tools: Is This the Only Adhesive You’ll Ever Need?
With all the specialized adhesives out there, wouldn’t it be great if just one tube could do it all? Well, here’s one that can tackle most materials, indoors or out, in extreme heat or cold, and even in wet conditions. Sound promising? Read on!
DIY Lite: Make a Stunning Serving Tray from Scrap Wood
Wow guests by serving up snacks or drinks on a platter that’s truly one-of-a-kind.
How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
Sharp blades all season long will give you the cutting edge you need for a healthy, green lawn.
Sitting Pretty: 11 Amazing Chair Makeovers
Chairs are hospitable and versatile. Adding a couple of great chairs is an easy and affordable way to give a space a new look—plus, chairs are a cinch to reposition and move around as needed. This friendly adaptability is perhaps what motivates DIYers to habitually pick them up at thrift shops, auctions, and flea markets, or to resurrect them from the trash. In the hands of our 10 featured aesthetes, artists, and chair visionaries, this collection of broken and antiquated seats have been fortified and revamped with paint, fabric, trim, and a helping of TLC. Witness how, thanks to the patience and skill of these wonder-workers, each piece has been transformed into a better version of its former self.
How To: Sharpen a Pocket Knife
Don’t let a dull blade get you down—or injured! Sharpening your favorite pocket tool will ensure safer, more efficient use the next time you need it.
How to Drill Into Concrete
Drill a hole through masonry or concrete like a pro with a rotary hammer or hammer drill.