KEEN Utility, known for its innovative and durable work shoes, has just launched the Kenton – a work shoe that blends the best of both worlds…
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The best steel for pocket knives is based on application, budget, and preference for durability and sharpening.…
It's a simple question that begets another question. What are your needs?…
We built a raised planter box to introduce our son to the responsibilities of tending a garden and enjoying the fruits of his labor.…
I recently tried out the ISOtunes LINK 2.0 which is made for professionals who work with power tools and heavy equipment. This means as an occasional DIYer, they offer more than enough hearing protection.…
This DIY workbench kit is an affordable way to build a custom work station to is easy to configure, update, and repair if needed.…
We guarantee this Winning Workshop would make Norm Abram jealous! …
Weatherizing your windows using silicone caulk is an easy process. It keeps you and your family comfortable and can save hundreds of dollars in energy.…
Most leaf blowers do their job really well, but did you know there are a few other household tasks that blowers are perfectly suited for?…
Here's an easy skate ramp building tip with the help of an Arrow electric staple gun.…
Any tool junky will be envious of these gorgeous woodshops…
New line offers powerful, subcompact brushless 12V Max tools for professionals …
We're impressed with their latest build for a customer who's a retired attorney with a passion for entertaining, woodworking (and beekeeping!)…
Why we've gone LED and won't go back.…
There are plenty of design and DIY blogs but the world of tool blogs is fairly small and among them a few stand out. These sites cover the latest tools and hardware from all the main manufacturers and they…
Keen work boots offer comfort and durability at a reasonable price point, with a bonus of being Made in America.…
Whether you’re an apartment dweller or simply don’t feel the need to store a box full of tools, everyone needs some basic tools to assist in various household tasks. …
Woodturning is one of the easiest ways to get started in woodworking. Tools are affordable and minimal and the results are instantaneous.…
Timber frame home building is a beautiful construction material that offers many benefits.…
As your passion for woodworking grows, so will your supply of plywood and lumber cut-offs. This rolling lumber rack should accommodate most avid DIY woodworkers and fit nicely into the corner of their workshop.…
Ames takes us to Tool School and shows us their latest hand tools and their Made in America craftsmanship.…
Hardwoods and softwoods aren't so easily defined. What's the real difference between the two?…
Charm City (Baltimore) has an abundance of DIY resources which we've compiled in this easy to ready guide from Building Moxie.…
The Butler Street Foundry helped rebuild Chicago after the great fire. Check out photos from a Chicago treasure.…
Two new sites from the creator HomeFixated are set to shake up the home improvement universe…
We use a staple gun more often than we realize and we have a vintage steel stapler that still works to this day. But it’s limited in what size staples it can use and doesn’t quite have the punch…
We’ve got the perfect woodworking project that you can build in time for your Super Bowl parties. A reader submitted this project and you know he arrives at BYOB parties in style with this DIY beer case he made.…
We are big time fans of Wood & Faulk (we’re really partial with anyone who uses an ampersand in their name) and his camping stool is still one of our all-time favorites. His latest masterpiece is a basic woodworking…
For basic woodworking projects around the home a jigsaw is indispensable. It takes up little space and is fairly safe and easy to work with. We’ve been using a Black & Decker model for years and it’s held up…
Last month while enjoying the exploits of the Tool Race we also had a chance to tour through the Columbus Idea Foundry, the host of not only the race, but the birthplace of many of the modified tools that…
We’re launching a new series profiling the workshops of our friends, families, readers and other home improvement and tool bloggers. We’re hoping these profiles of Winning Workshops inspire some ideas for you to apply to your own workspace as…
Bamboo has long been praised for its speedy growth time, ability to thrive without pesticides and its long-lasting, sustainable nature. From flooring to fabric, bamboo has become a go-to eco-friendly material whose versatile nature makes it ideal for a…
Delta Power Equipment Corporation is a new wholly-owned subsidiary of Chang Type Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company and today they announced its deal to purchase the DELTA brand of woodworking equipment and machinery from Stanley Black &…
Word on the street is that Stanley Black & Decker is selling Delta Machinery to an undisclosed buyer and for an undisclosed amount. Delta Machinery is still listed on the Black & Decker website so the sale isn’t complete…
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The Craftsman Experience showroom is perfectly located almost under the “L” train in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. The urban industrial setting is the ideal backdrop to prepare you for the Craftsman Experience. We had an opportunity to…
We like to say that Etsy is at the center of the handmade universe which was confirmed after getting a behind-the-scenes tour of their office in Brooklyn, NY. They truly celebrate their sellers as nearly 100% of their furniture…
We’re giddy about the recent announcement by WGBH of a new show called Rough Cut with Tommy Mac that takes you through the process of building wood pieces many of which come from “rough” lumber that hasn’t been pre-cut…
Last month we got word that WGBH will be producing a new show focused on woodworking called Rough Cut with Tommy Mac. We’re fortunate to score an interview with Tommy Mac and had an opportunity to ask him some…