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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

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  Hand Tools

  Which Screwdrivers Do You Need? A Starter Set Guide

  Which screwdrivers to buy first: the Phillips, slotted and Torx sizes that cover most home jobs, what to check before buying, and what to skip.

  January 31, 2025
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  Hand Tools

  How to Choose the Best Hammer for Home Renovation

  Choose a hammer by type, weight, handle material, face and claw: what a 16 oz claw hammer does, when a framing hammer pays off, and what to avoid.

  January 31, 2025
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  Hand Tools

  10 Must-Have Hand Tools for Every DIY Project: Workshop Picks

  Ten upgrade hand tools for the DIYer who has the basics: forged hammers, squares, chisels, saws, clamps and more, and what to check in each.

  January 31, 2025
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  Hand Tools

  Hand Tools for Beginners: Where to Start

  Hand tools for beginners: the starter kit to buy first, how to judge quality, stay safe and care for your tools, with links to every guide we publish.

  January 30, 2025
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  Hand Tools

  Top 5 Hand Tools for Home Repairs and Maintenance

  The five hand tools that fix most household problems: loose hinges, wall holes, old caulk, loose trim and leaking fittings, with steps for each repair.

  January 29, 2025
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  Accessories

  10 Must-Have Power Tool Accessories for DIY Beginners

  The 10 power tool accessories a beginner needs first, from safety glasses and bit sets to a spare battery, with what to check on each label.

  January 28, 2025
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  Power Tools

  The Best Power Tools for Building Custom Furniture

  The power tools that matter for building furniture: table saw, pocket-hole jig, Domino joiner and sander, with maker specs and table saw safety facts.

  January 27, 2025
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  Power Tools

  DeWalt vs. Milwaukee Power Tools: Which Brand Fits Your DIY Shop?

  DeWalt vs Milwaukee compared on battery platform, tool range, warranty and torque, using the makers' own specs, with a pick for each type of DIYer.

  January 27, 2025
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  Hand Tools

  Circular Saw Comparison: Five 7-1/4 Inch Models Side by Side

  Five 7-1/4 inch circular saws from DEWALT, Makita, Bosch and BLACK+DECKER compared on amps, weight, depth, bevel and brake, plus how to choose.

  January 27, 2025
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  Power Tools

  Top 5 Oscillating Multi-Tools Compared by Manufacturer Specs

  Five oscillating multi-tools compared on speed, angle, weight, accessory system and warranty, using only manufacturer spec pages, plus how to choose.

  January 27, 2025