All The Essential Ryobi Cordless Tools You Need in One Bag

This bundle of Ryobi cordless power tools is perfect for beginner DIYers. (3 Echoes Content Studio) Ryobi cordless tools make do-it-yourself home improvement easier, but oftentimes, new homeowners don’t have the right ones when they need them. And, buying a new tool for each new project can seriously cut into the savings of doing it … Read more

Weathering the storm: 9 Necessary Tips for Using a Chainsaw to Clear Debris

Fallen trees can cause thousands of dollars in damage during natural disasters. It’s storm season, and as soon as a tornado or hurricane strikes, clean-up begins. Often, storm clean-up requires participation from volunteers who supplement the work of experts in removing miles of debris. Many are weekend warriors who have never tackled such an immense … Read more

This Stylish Space-Saving Dish Rack Is Perfect for Small Kitchens and Will Keep Your Sink Clutter-Free

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. No matter how beautiful your kitchen may be, a cumbersome dish rack sitting atop the counter can be a bit of an eyesore. Not only is this one super … Read more

10 Tools for Painting a Room That’ll Have You Ready to Tackle Your Next Makeover

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Painting a room is a surefire way to transform a space, but it’s not always the easiest task to take on. From tight corners to small spaces, giving a room a fresh coat can be a challenge — … Read more

I Read a 97-Year-Old Home Repair Manual and Got 4 Great Tips & 4 Horrifying Ones

When it comes to home repairs, there’s a lot that’s the same today as it was 100 (or more) years ago. Hammers still look — and work — basically as they did when they were first invented. Handheld saws might be more comfortable and more efficient these days, but their mechanics are unchanged. And paintbrushes? Well, they … Read more

10 Gardening Tools You’ll Need for Professional Results

Gardening tools are essential not only for your safety and comfort but also for productivity. With the right tools in hand, you’ll be able to work more efficiently and effectively, yielding bigger and healthier harvests. What’s more, the ease and peace of mind they provide will allow you to reap all of gardening’s physical and … Read more

B&A: Black Paint and Strategic Storage Make This Tool Shed Look Chic

Let’s face it: A tool shed is usually all about functional storage, not about being the chicest spot on a property. But home DIYer Kassy Randazzo’s tool shed was neither functional nor appealing. “It was an unfinished space, like most sheds,” she says. “[It had] no wall paneling or flooring. The old wood was discolored, … Read more

4 Beginner-Level Repairs Every Homeowner Should Know How to Make

Congratulations! You bought your first home. You’ve made it through the first rites of passage: nervously handing over your down payment, giddily scarfing down delivery dinner amid stacks of boxes. But there’s one more critical step in the process of becoming an official homeowner: experiencing that moment you realize you can’t call your landlord when … Read more

10 Home Repair Tools You Should Buy *Before* You Need Them

Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more

This Stepladder is Safe, Secure and Has Space for Tools

Every homeowner needs a safe stepladder for projects around the house.  Say you need to change a lightbulb hanging from your fixture in an 8-foot-tall entryway. Or, what about painting that entryway a fresh color? This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product from these links, we will earn a small commission at … Read more