What if you could pull a contraption right out of your pocket that could open a can of food, break down and reassemble a rifle, or drill a hole? Well, if you own a multifunction tool, those tasks are a snap. See more »

Got your sledgehammer in hand ready to tear down the wall between rooms that never made much sense to you? Well, unless you're willing to spend unwanted money on repairs, put the sledgehammer down. See more »

As the saying goes, home is where the heart is. But just how does one go about building a home in the first place? Find out some fun facts about this detailed process by taking the quiz. See more »

So you think you know a lot about spray paint, huh? OK, smartypants -- let's see if you can tell fact from fiction when it comes to aerosol paint. See more »

Spray paint has left an indelible mark on world culture. How did it go from home-improvement solution to cultural icon? Find out in How Spray Paint Works. See more »

Sanding, shaving, and smoothing out a surface can transform a shabby-looking object into a professional piece of material. Read about abrasives, and see how they eliminate rough patches and strip away old layers. See more »

A bolt is a type of fastener that comes in a variety of types, including carriage bolts, stove bolts, and machine bolts. Learn more about bolts. See more »

Electrical contact cleaner is compressed air with a cleaning agent. It's great for cleaning food and grease off of electrical fixtures. Learn more about this helpful cleaner inside this article. See more »

Files, like those for fingernails, shave down and remove excess wood. Learn about the different files typically used for home repair on this page. See more »

Lumber can be tricky to understand because the sizes are a bit misleading. Learn about the nominal versus actual dimensions of lumber here. See more »