How to Change a Flat Tire – A Visual Guide
Here's to not getting stranded for an hour on a creepy road at midnight.
Tools & Fixing Things
Shop Talk: The Chassis
The framework of your car, explained.
Make This Giant Map & Frame For Only $30
Create this beautiful vintage-looking map and frame for less than two tickets to the movies.
Shop Talk: Understanding the Powertrain
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
New tools from Craftsman and Crescent can perform lots of tasks cheaper than buying individual tools – and they work pretty darn well too.
How a Car Engine Works (Video)
You may not fix it yourself, but at least you know how it works.
How to Make a $90 Belt for Only $23
Make a full grain leather belt in less than 30 minutes.
The Socket Wrench: A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools
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, ... [more]
The Box Wrench, Open-End Wrench, and Adjustable Wrench: A Modern Man’s Guide to Tools
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 ... [more]