A collection of tools, gadgets, and home improvement finds inspired by four dangerous words: “I’ll fix it myself.” Some projects took 15 minutes. Others required three trips to Home Depot, two YouTube videos, and a level of confidence not supported b...
A sturdy workbench is the foundation of any productive workshop, garage, or hobby space. This one provides plenty of work surface and storage while helping keep projects organized. In theory, at least. Mine still somehow collects random screws and to...
48" Workshop Workbench w/ Pegboard Wall
Nothing says “I’ve become my father” quite like standing in the hardware aisle comparing deadbolts and having strong opinions about satin nickel finishes.
Kwikset Cove Satin Nickel Keyed Entry Door Knob and Single Cylinder Deadbolt Combo Pack featuring SmartKey and Microban T690CV15SMTCPK6
If you’ve ever worked in a garage, workshop, attic, or shed and thought, “Why is it so dark in here?” these lights are the answer. Bright, energy-efficient, and easy to install, they make projects safer and easier. They also help reveal just how much...
2 Pack 100W LED Shop Light, 11000LM, 6000K
Nothing says adulthood like being excited about charging six batteries at once. My phone charger could never.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V 6-Port Fast Charger PCG006
This tool has driven thousands of screws and dramatically increased my confidence. Not always in that order.
Every good project starts with the right tools. Every bad project starts with me saying, “I think I can figure this out.”
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit with 5-1/2 in. Circular Saw and Jig Saw (Tools Only) PCL500525SB
The gateway tool set. One day you’re buying a drill. The next day you’re pricing out workshop cabinets and organizing batteries by size.
RYOBI Drill and Impact Drive Kit (40-Piece) A98401
Every homeowner needs a good drill. This one has helped me hang shelves, assemble furniture, and confidently start projects that quickly became more complicated than expected.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 3/8 in. Drill/Driver Kit with Compact Battery and Charger PCL201K1
Every leaf blower owner eventually discovers they spend more time blowing things than originally intended. I am no exception.
I bought a telescoping ladder because apparently stacking random objects and calling it a plan isn’t considered safe.
15.5FT Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder
This may be the least exciting purchase on my list, but it’s one of the most practical. It keeps the hose organized, off the ground, and easy to use. Plus, it eliminates one of homeownership’s most frustrating challenges: untangling a garden hose tha...
Aitjunz Thicker Garden Hose Holder Stand
I bought these to clear my teenage daughter’s slow drain in her bathroom. I was successful. I was also traumatized.