I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve struggled to cut through a thick branch using lopping shears, only to end up with a jagged cut or — worse — pinched fingers. If this sounds familiar, it might ...

I’m a freelance home improvement writer covering tools, DIY projects, and home products for Popular Mechanics and other publications. I’m a former residential and commercial carpenter, and an ...

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If you're a regular DIYer, either professionally in one of the trades or as a hobby, you're most likely familiar with the Harbor Freight chain of stores. With a strong focus on in-house brands, ...

A full-size chainsaw is great if you are felling trees, but most people only need something small, quick, and easy for ...

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This is going to come across as a bit braggy, but so be it — it’s all true. I’ve rototilled multiple lawns down to raw dirt, then grown them back fully with seed. I’ve also gone scorched-earth on ...