DIY & Home

A Rare Peek at My Workbench

Dec 15, 2025 Stuart 23 Comments

Plus why you haven’t seen it yet.

New Craftsman Drywall Tool Starter Set Launched on Amazon

Dec 12, 2025 Stuart 23 Comments

Craftsman has a drywall finishing starter set.

Check out this Fiskars Home Essentials Tool Set

Dec 9, 2025 Stuart 24 Comments

This does look like a convenient tool kit.

I Just Learned Canary Makes a Retractable Package Opener

Oct 3, 2025 Stuart 9 Comments

This version looks compact and convenient.

My Favorite Package Opener Tool Costs Less than $7

Oct 1, 2025 Stuart 34 Comments

I use a slightly different version of this nearly every day.

I Always Feel Weird Vacuuming the Driveway

Jun 13, 2025 Stuart 31 Comments

Or maybe it’s more common?

My Fermented Pickles are Ready!

Aug 6, 2024 Stuart 38 Comments

My latest batch of homemade pickles is ready.

Home Tool Kit: Drill and Screwdriver Bit Sets

Jun 25, 2024 Stuart 61 Comments

These are the accessory sets I added to the household tool kit build.

Home Tool Kit: Dewalt ToughSystem 2-Drawer Tool Box

Jun 20, 2024 Stuart 30 Comments

This tool box is at the heart of my new home tool kit build.

I’m Stuck Between Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Drill Deals

Jun 11, 2024 Stuart 97 Comments

Which cordless drill would you buy for someone else?

KC Tool’s Mixed German Brand Premium Home Tool Kit

Apr 5, 2024 Stuart 49 Comments

Here’s a new premium general purpose tool kit.

Ryobi has a New Cordless Heat Pen

Jan 3, 2024 Stuart 38 Comments

Ryobi launched a new 18V cordless heat pen with tethered 2-in-1 dock.

Farm Tuff Metal Deck Wagon is on Sale Again

Sep 20, 2023 Stuart 18 Comments

This made-in-Canada cart is on sale.

Do DIYers Need a Cordless Drill and an Impact Driver?

Sep 19, 2023 Stuart 55 Comments

There’s no fixed answer to this tough question.

I’m Trying out an Oxo Nylon Grill Brush

Jun 12, 2023 Stuart 36 Comments

This is my first “cold cleaning” grill brush.

Tape Measure Reach vs. Standout Explained in One Image

Sep 3, 2021 Stuart 23 Comments

A reader found a clear one-image explanation of tape measure specs.

The Best Next-Level Tools for DIYers

Aug 25, 2021 Stuart 98 Comments

These tools will help you take DIY projects to the next level.

The Best Basic Tool Kit for Beginner DIYers

Aug 4, 2021 Stuart 57 Comments

I sought to put together the best starter DIY tool kit – do you agree with these picks?

Beyond Basic DIY Tools: Husky Strap Wrench

Jul 23, 2021 Stuart 30 Comments

When you’re ready to grow your kit beyond basic tools, add a strap wrench to your list.

Werner Multi-Functional Ladder Deal (Father’s Day 2021)

Jun 10, 2021 Stuart 14 Comments

This Werner multi-functional ladder is on sale for Father’s Day.

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