Category: Deals

Compare the whole kit, not the tool price A bare tool can look like a bargain until you add the battery and charger it needs to run. To compare prices fairly, work out the...

A good automotive tool chest does not need to cost $1,000. For most home mechanics, the best budget choice is a steel roller cabinet with a few full-extension drawers, usable weight capacity, and enough...

Long garage repairs punish your back, knees, and patience. A good shop stool will not make a four-hour brake job comfortable, but it can keep you from crouching on concrete or constantly standing up...

A folding work table is worth buying when a project needs a stable surface for a few hours, not a permanent bench taking up garage space. For temporary DIY jobs, the best value is...

A small utility room does not need a professional cabinetmaker’s bench. It needs a stable work surface, enough depth to use tools without knocking parts onto the floor, and storage that does not consume...

A lockable pickup toolbox does not need to be the biggest or most expensive one to be good value. It needs to fit the truck, keep tools out of sight, resist weather, and have...

Pegboard accessories are inexpensive until the hooks fall out, the tool handles collide, or a crowded panel becomes hard to use. The best value usually comes from matching the accessory to the tool and...

A mobile-home repair bag has a different job from a shop toolbox. It needs to carry screwdrivers, pliers, a meter, fasteners and a few specialty items from the truck to a tight crawlspace or...

A shared garage needs storage that can move out of the way, survive occasional abuse, and keep everyone from losing the same 10 mm socket. A budget rolling tool cart is usually a better...

Apartment maintenance calls for a bag that can move through a hallway, fit in a closet and carry the basics without turning into a bulky, expensive rig. For most renters and maintenance workers handling...