Tools & Fixing Things
The 4 Most Important Maintenance Items on Your Vehicle
Categories: Learn
Modern cars don’t require as much attention as they did 50 years ago, but don’t let that give you a false sense of security – there are still several things you need to keep after.
The Top 5 Tools to Keep in Your Trunk
Categories: Learn, Spend
There are two types of people in the world; those who are unprepared when their car strands them with a common ailment, and those who pack a few smart items in their trunk for emergencies. Which are you?
How to Change a Flat Tire – A Visual Guide
Categories: Learn
Make This Giant Map & Frame For Only $30
Categories: Learn
Create this beautiful vintage-looking map and frame for less than two tickets to the movies.
Shop Talk: Understanding the Powertrain
Categories: Learn
Differential? Drive shaft? Even if you don’t work on your own car, you should still understand how it works. Get the low down on what happens when you put the pedal down.
A Whole New World of Multitools
Categories: Spend
New tools from Craftsman and Crescent can perform lots of tasks cheaper than buying individual tools – and they work pretty darn well too.
How to Install or Replace an Electrical Outlet
Categories: Learn
Even if you don’t plan on doing it yourself anytime soon, this easy-to-follow guide will at least teach you what’s going on behind the wall.
How a Car Engine Works (Video)
Categories: Learn, The Field Manual
How to Make a $90 Belt for Only $23
Categories: Learn
How to Change Your Girlfriend’s Front Door Lock and Deadbolt
Categories: Learn
Nothing quite says “I care for you” as being (appropriately) concerned over your girlfriends well-being. If her ex won’t return the spare key or she’s just moved into a new place, seize the opportunity, and offer to change out her door locks so she feels safe and secure. Replacing a lock or deadbolt is an easy project, and she’ll love you for it.
The Socket Wrench: A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools
Categories: Learn
You may think you’re strong with a wrench, but a socket wrench can twist the head of a bolt right off. The ratcheting wrench makes tightening and removing bolts incredibly easy. Know your ratchets, sockets, and accessories.
The Box Wrench, Open-End Wrench, and Adjustable Wrench: A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools
Categories: Learn
One of the greatest discoveries of the mechanical man is leverage. A wrench allows you to turn a tiny little bolt with greater force than you ever could with just your fingers. Make sure you’re using the right one.
Make a Giant Whiteboard for only $15
Categories: Learn
Whiteboards are perfect for brainstorming any type of project. The problem? They’re really, really expensive. We found a unique, and easy DIY solution for under $15.
Pliers: A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools
Categories: Learn
While man was blessed with nimbler, stronger gripping hands than most animals, they’re not quite small, or strong, enough for many jobs around the house. Enter: pliers.
The Power Drill: A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools
Categories: Learn
The go-to for many around-the-house projects, the power drill can also do the most damage. We’ll make sure you get it right.
The Screwdriver – A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools
Categories: Learn
A few generations ago, men built their own houses, fixed their own toilets, installed their own sprinkler systems, and grew unironic mustaches. Unfortunately, due to a lack of immediate necessity, these DIY tool skills have been lost on many of us. Our new series will teach you to correctly pick and use the best tool for whatever job you have to tackle.
Enter to Win a Piranha Tool by PocketToolX!
Categories: Spend
This tiny tool, no bigger than a business card holder, has 12 wrenches and a slew of other tools perfect for stashing in your bag to make sure you’ve always got the right tool for the job – and we’re giving one away.
Are You a Man Without Tools? Craftsman Offers Lowest Tool Prices Ever
Categories: The Field Manual
Every guy needs tools. Every guy knows he needs tools. The only reason every guy doesn’t have tools is because good ones are expensive.
I Should Have Failed Shop Class and 5 Other Things I Learned at the Craftsman Blogger Summit
Categories: Learn
Craftsman flew 15 not-so-tool savvy folks from around the web and gave them a primer on DIY skills and using tools. The outcome? A host of tricks and know-how no man should be without.
The 10 Minute Handyman: How to Fix a Stripped Hole
Categories: Learn
When faced with a minor home repair, the man lacking confidence does one of two things: ignores it or calls a repair man. Instead, earn a few man points by doing simple home repairs yourself. Here, we talk about the endemic stripped screw hole.
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