Tools And Hardware Features Archives

As a homeowner, there are numerous tasks that can crop up that can only be satisfied with a certain tool. Say your cat's up a tree (again) and the fire department is busy fighting, like, an actual fire. Or perhaps your gutters are so full of leaves they're beginning to sag like the rear end of an old hound. 
 When a homeowner needs a ladder, no other tool will do. And given the cost, you don't want to bring home the wrong one. So here's our guide to selecting the right ladder at the right price.

Having a portable generator is a great investment for dialing up the quality of your tailgate party with video and audio on a sumptuous widescreen TV, or just being prepared for winter power outages. But generators come in many shapes, sizes, and (most importantly) price points. Thus, we've created a helpful guide to picking the portable generator to suit your needs, with information about what prices you can expect.

If you've been keeping up on our home improvement features, your workshop is already equipped with at least one outstanding power drill and saw. Now it's time to finish up your projects by picking up the perfect sander. You could sand down your project by hand, spending hours and energy to get just the right smoothness of the board. Or, if you don't hanker to try the Amish life style, electric sanders get the job done right in just a fraction of the tim.

Did you vow to improve your living space in 2012? Don't fall back on your new year's resolutions this soon! Give your house the upgrade you've been dreaming of with our 5 tool and hardware deals.

Are you preparing for home renovations in 2012? A power saw might be a worthwhile investment. Luckily, there's an affordable option for just about every conceivable use, from cutting delicate stencils into wood to demolishing an old barn, log by log. We've got deals on four types of power saws that will come in handy for home renovations and repairs.

Are you a person who likes to do your own home repairs? Just be sure you're equipped with the right power drill, one of the most useful tools for the budding repairman. With the appropriate bits, drills can drive or remove screws and bolts, cut with a saw blade, sand with a drum sander bit, polish with a wire brush, and much more. Here's a rundown of the features you should look for when shopping for a drill, as well as a handful of deals on both beginner's and advanced models.

Worried that you might have a ghost, but think ghost hunting equipment is too expensive? Who ya gonna call(tm) to get the best bets for budget bustin'? dealnews, of course. In this video, our resident spirit-finder, Jeff Somogyi, reviews and gives you tips on several pieces of equipment that every "real" ghost hunter should have.

Any handyman hopeful should have an arsenal of tools at the ready to attack household problems whenever they spring up. From cordless drills to sanders, Tom Barlow gives us the details on five power tools that will help you get the job done.

From drill sets to sanders, get the tools you need to finally tend to those lingering, unfinished home repair projects around the house. Our roundup of tool deals and sales includes options from Lowe's, Home Depot, and more.