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Home DIY Online Editorial Team

The Home DIY Online editorial team researches tools and home projects from manufacturer instructions, safety agencies and published standards, and updates guides when the facts change.

Home DIY Online is written and maintained by a small editorial team. We don’t claim hands-on testing we haven’t done: product facts come from manufacturers’ published specifications and manuals, safety guidance from agencies such as CPSC, OSHA and ESFI, and electrical rules from the National Electrical Code as adopted locally. Every guide lists its sources, and we correct errors when we find them.

Articles by Home DIY Online Editorial Team

Storage

Storage Cabinets: Build vs. Buy Guide

Should you build or buy a storage cabinet? Compare DIY, flat-pack, steel and custom options, with material, hardware and anchoring guidance.
July 29, 2024
Hand Tools

How to Build a Tool Bench for Your Hand Tools

Build a sturdy DIY tool bench step by step: size it to you, frame it, join the top, add a tool shelf, and finish it, with glue and screw guidance.
July 26, 2024
Electrical

Home Theater Electrical Guide: Power and Cable Management

Plan home theater power safely: circuit load limits, surge protection, power strip rules, hiding cables without hazards, and when to call an electrician.
July 24, 2024
Power Tools

Router Basics: From Unboxing to Your First Project

Beginner wood router guide: what is in the box, fixed vs plunge bases, how to install a bit and set depth, and a step-by-step first edge-routing project.
July 16, 2024
Accessories

How to Choose the Right Drill Bits for Your Projects

Pick the right drill bit for wood, metal, masonry and plastic: twist, brad point, spade, Forstner, masonry and SDS bits, with speeds and technique.
July 15, 2024
Storage

How to Build a Rolling Tool Cart: Design and Casters

Build a rolling tool cart that stays stable: size the frame, choose casters with the right rating using Colson's formula, and compare buying one.
July 6, 2024
Hand Tools

Screwdriver Types and Uses: A Tip Identification Chart

Identify any screw head and match the right screwdriver tip: Phillips, slotted, Pozidriv, Torx, hex, square and tamper-resistant types explained.
July 5, 2024
Lighting

DIY Chandelier Installation: From Selection to Hanging

How to choose, size and hang a chandelier safely: box and weight limits, shutting off power and testing, wiring steps, and when to call an electrician.
July 4, 2024
Power Tools

Orbital vs. Belt Sander: Which Power Sander Should You Use?

Orbital vs belt sander compared using manufacturer specs and manuals: abrasives, speeds, weight, dust control and safety, with a pick for each type of job.
July 3, 2024
Electrical

Whole-House Surge Protection: Installation and Benefits

Whole-house surge protection is a panel-level device that a licensed electrician installs. See how it works, what the ratings mean and what to ask.
July 3, 2024