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Basic Finish Nailer Tips

Get the most out of your pneumatic trim nailer.

How to Choose a Small Air Compressor

We sorted through the specs, tried them out and found eight great models of small air compressors.


4 Best Ways to Blow Up Pool Floaties

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The Best Portable Air Compressors

Our favorite air compressors for whatever your pneumatic needs may be.


How to Winterize a Sprinkler System

Sprinkler systems need to have all the water blown out of them before the winter freeze. If you have an...

Homeowner’s Guide To Choosing and Using Staples

Staples aren't just for paper. They have many uses around the house and in the shop, and they come in...


How to Build an Infrared Sauna

Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.

How to Build a Portable Sauna

DIY a portable sauna? No sweat.


Metabo Nailed It with This Cordless Air Compressor

Experience the freedom of running air tools without being tied to a wall with this Family Handyman Approved cordless air...


How to Install Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets

Upgrade your kitchen cabinets with crown molding. We'll show you how.


How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.

How to Customize Garage Cabinets for More Storage

Our garages are multitaskers. Vehicle storage, workshop, tool organizer and hangout space for friends and family. For this garage to...


Lowe’s Revamps In-Store Shopping Experience for Pros

Lowe's is changing things up in its stores to create a smooth, consistent shopping experience for construction professionals.


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3 Shop Tools DIYers Always Reach For

Seriously, we can't get enough of these!


Pro’s Guide to Air Compressor Upgrades and Attachments

You'll wish you knew about these clever (and super-useful!) air compressor accessories a long time ago.


How to Make a DIY Bread Box

Back in the day, people stored their bread in a special box in the kitchen or pantry. Relive those days...

7 Genius Tips and Tricks for Working With Extension Cords

You can't get much done on a jobsite without extension cords. These field-tested tips for storing and using those cords...


A Guide to Getting the Most From Your Air Compressor

Take a look at these great tips that'll show you how to get the most from your compressor, and and...


5 Essential Air Tools and Accessories for DIYers

Let’s start with the assumption that you already own or will be buying a compressor. These five pneumatic tools and...


Air Compressor Cart

Mobilize your air compressor and accessories


How to Fix an Air Compressor

Air compressor stalling? Save money and fix it yourself.


Air Hoses: Install a Retractable Air Hose Reel

Put air power right at your fingertips


Rebuild a Framing Nailer

New life for an old tool


Best Air Tools for Automotive work

You'll get more jobs done faster-and better-by expanding your collection of air tools. Air tools speed up auto work and...