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    How Often To Change Synthetic Oil

    Synthetic oils contain chemically modified compounds and high-quality base oils. That means synthetics can go longer between oil changes.


    The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him That Any Guy Will Love

    Shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts for him just got easier!


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    A Quick Hack to Store Your Clamps

    You probably already own all the materials you need for this hack.


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    10 Tips to Safely Remove Snow and Ice

    Thousands of snow removal injuries occur each year. These tips will keep you, and others, safe this winter.


    If You See These Holes on Your Wire Cutters, This Is What It Means

    Everyone knows wire cutters can cut wire. But did you know they can cut screws too?


    The 5 Best Men’s Work Boots for Dependable Performance

    We found the best men's work boots to keep you comfortable, dry and protected while you're on the job.


    The Best Cordless Snow Blowers for Your Home This Winter

    The best cordless snow blower delivers the same flurry-flinging power as gas or electric models, but without the noise, vibrations...


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    10 Power Tool Storage Ideas

    Love your power tools but struggling to store them efficiently? Here are some solutions to help organize your workshop or...

    Honor Your Eco-Friendly Resolutions (and Your Wallet) with These Gardening Sales

    Greenhouses are a spectacular way to continue tending to crops well into the winter. Shop these garden sales to stock...


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    How to Clean Crevices in a Car

    How often do you clean the inside of your car? This is one chore that drops off the radar. We'll...


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    If Your Car Is Making These Noises, This Is What It Could Mean

    Your car is always giving you feedback, but are you listening?


    Goodbye, Cold Shoulders—Shop 10 Cold-Weather Accessories Under $35

    Find brands like North Face and Carhartt as low as $10 when you shop these cold-weather accessories. Stock up on...


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    Tips for Switching To Electric Lawn Care

    Electric mowers, blowers and trimmers are quickly changing the lawn care landscape. Here's how you can smoothly make the transition.


    The 7 Best Places to Buy Men’s Workwear

    These men's workwear brands provide durable, long-lasting apparel for the job site, workshop or garage.


    We Tried Darn Tough Socks, and Now We Want to Wear Them Everyday

    Darn Tough says it crafts the world’s most comfortable, durable and best-fitting socks. We put that claim to...


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    11 DIY Tile Removal Tools and Safety Gear

    Tearing out old tile can be a grueling job, but you can make it easier with these must-have tile removal...


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    How To Care for Your Leather Work Boots in the Winter

    With a little TLC, your leather work boots should last for years. Here's how to keep them in tip-top shape.

    The Best Snow Removal Equipment for Your Home

    Shop the best snow removal equipment to tackle any task, whether you're shoveling a front walk or taking care of...


    The 6 Best Winter Snow Boots for Women and Men

    We found the best snow boots, sure to keep you warm and comfortable in any winter weather


    Patagonia vs North Face: Which Retailer Makes Better Outdoor Gear?

    Can’t decide between Patagonia and North Face? Use this guide to help compare prices, products, returns and more from each...


    The 5 Best Headlamps To Light Your Way

    Keep every path you take well-lit with our picks for the best headlamp for every activity


    How To Sharpen and Tune Up a Hand Plane

    Got a hand plane that's not performing well? It could be dull, need tuning up, or both. Let us show...


    Tips for Removing Nails Stuck in Wood

    Learn to pull bent or errant nails quickly and efficiently with a variety of common construction tools.

    The 7 Best Belt Bags Perfect for the Outdoors

    Hands-free belt bags are the convenient and stylish must-have accessory for any outdoor activity


    Combination Square Hack: This Is the Secret to Perfectly Straight Lines for Your Next DIY

    One simple adjustment to true up your combination square makes a world of difference in getting the sharpest, straightest lines...


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    12 Space-Saving Tool Storage Ideas You Can DIY

    If you're looking for creative ideas about how to store more of your tools in your workshop, you'll find a...


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    Why Was Milwaukee Tools One of the Fastest Growing Brands of 2022?

    Milwaukee Tool was recently named one of the fastest growing brands of 2022. Here's how the company got there.


    10 Tool Deals to Shop This Week—Score up to 65% Off

    Did Santa miss a few items on your workshop wishlist this year? Shop tool deals for big savings on top...


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    How To Sharpen a Chainsaw The Easy Way

    Chainsaws make cutting wood a cinch, but you'll soon be stuck if you don't know how to sharpen the chain....