Workshop Tools & Materials

This Old House master carpenter Nathan Gilbert shares his favorite tips for choosing and using shop vacuums.

Welding without a proper table can be unsafe and difficult. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best welding tables on Amazon.

Wet shop vacuums are an effective machine for cleaning spilled liquids or washing hardwood floors. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best wet vacs on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

If you’re looking for a new pair of work boots to provide you with comfort and support while you knock out your next DIY project, we’re here to help. In this review, we evaluate the best work boots for a range of budgets and purposes.

Safety glasses guard your eyes from debris, foreign objects, and noxious fumes. Our guide looks at some of today's best safety glasses.

We tested and reviewed five of today's best work gloves to help you protect your hands from scratches, blisters, punctures, and more.

Before you make up your mind, have a look at this guide that will help you decide which route is best for your needs.

Most safety gear won’t cost you an arm and a leg, however, a hazardous work environment might. Keeping your body protected must always be your first priority, so it’s imperative that you invest in equipment that ensures that you’re kept safe from potential harm.

Improve home heating, give your water heater a longer life and eight other uses for magnets

This DIY toolbox label project is for Father’s Day—or any other day you want to help the handy person in your life get organized.