Repairs & How To Tool Review: Oscillating Multi-Tool This gentle, easy-to-use power tool makes quick and accurate work of jobs traditionally done by hand.
Repairs & How To How to Pick a Good Paintbrush They’re often overlooked, but the right paintbrush can make all the difference on your next project.
Repairs & How To Tool Review: Titanium Hammer Smart design teams up with space-age materials to make a better hammer.
Repairs & How To Tool Review: Yankee Screwdriver An old-fashioned hand tool steps up when cordless drills give out.
Repairs & How To Tool Review: Pry Bar An old house must-have, the pry bar’s effectiveness lies in the details.
Repairs & How To Tool Review: Compact Table Saw Today’s compact table saws combine loads of features with sleek, portable designs.
Repairs & How To Tool Review: Carbide Scraper For removing stubborn built-up finishes, a tough, professional-quality carbide scraper is your best bet.
Repairs & How To Tool Review: 5-in-1 Tool An indispensable mainstay for old-house restorers, the 5-in-1 tool has more uses than you can count.
Repairs & How To Tool Review: Japanese Handsaw When it comes to quality and ease of use, these Eastern imports often win out over their American counterparts.
Repairs & How To 7 Ways to Weatherize Quick tips on tightening up old houses for better cold-weather comfort.
Repairs & How To Expert Advice: Insulation Questions—and answers—about insulation materials for old house
Repairs & How To Prepare Your House for Winter: Weatherstripping Get ready for winter’s chills by learning how to properly install weatherstripping on your windows and doors.
Repairs & How To Simple Wood-Floor Fixes Two traditional fixes for damaged and worn wood floors can add years to their lifespan.
Repairs & How To Making Fireplaces Functional Again Old-house fireplaces that have been decommissioned can be brought back to good working order with some thoughtful repairs.