Bosch Pen Line Laser Level
• $37.99 (Amazon)
• Bosch Tools

Here's a hi-tech solution for a mundane household task: positioning and arranging objects level onto a wall. A laser line guide beats out the old fashioned vial-style level, allowing alignment of art frames, audio speakers, and other objects from great distances, with hands-off positioning (adhesive mounting kit included), and a magnetic barrel and belt clip designed for toting around after you're done perfectly arranging art onto the wall like a boss.

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I was just using my electric sander, which I’ve owned for more than 10 years now, to sand down the spackle job I did on my bathroom walls. I’ve decided to wallpaper and wanted a smooth surface. My parents gave it to me as a birthday gift since I’ve always been interested in DIY projects, mostly refinishing furniture.

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Take it from someone with experience: getting halfway through a project and then realizing you're one tool short is no fun. Being prepared for your project from the very beginning is key to a smooth and easy DIY. Over the past month we've been collecting tool and supply lists to help you get started on the right foot.

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From measuring for drapes or trying to figure out how long that new sofa can be, you're going to need at least one measuring tool in your life. If you're in the throes of a full renovation or redecoration, you may even want to keep a couple around -- one in your toolbox and one in your bag or car. 

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Now that you've picked up your toolbox or bag, it's time to start stocking it with the essentials. If you've ever completed a project that involved lots of screws, you know that a cordless screwdriver can be a life (and hand) saver. Lighter weight than a cordless drill, an electric screwdriver is also slimmer, making it a perfect tool for tight spaces and odd angles. More

Barn doors can be a great addition to a room — whether you're replacing an existing standard door, creating privacy where there's only a doorway or simply adding some architectural charm. Real Sliding Hardware sells barn door kits, complete with door, as well as individual hardware and accessories. More

I am writing this post not because I love the way this crib looks, although I think it is a very handsome piece of work. Nor am I writing this post as a standard nod to a DIY tutorial, because it is a pretty advanced piece of carpentry not particularly well-suited for amateurs. I am writing this post to talk about the process that went into this crib's construction, because a look at how this came together can teach us all a thing or two about how we approach challenging projects, and offer a little insight into new ways to meet them. More

Recognizing the rising demand for green homes, The Home Depot and The US Green Building Council have recently launched a database for affordable LEED eligible products. Even if you're not working on a LEED project, the database serves as easy to use guide for finding over 2500 eco-friendly building goods — from adhesives and appliances to toilets and trim. More

As a renter and someone who loves building home goods, I have struggled with a desire to buy wood working tools while dreading the thought of moving them. Here are five tools to have on hand for a compact, renter's wood shop needs. More

When it comes to power tools, new ones are released each year and the product cycle of power tools is very similar to tech and rightly so. Improved technology contributes to major changes in tool design. The number one consideration in a power tool (cordless) is the battery. Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized power tools and as they continue to get smaller and lighter the tools begin to evolve into extensions of your hand instead of brutish instruments. More