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Posted May 18, 2021 Know How

What Does SAE Stand for?

What does SAE stand for? The Society of Automotive Engineers provides ratings and standards for tools and products across the automotive industry.

Posted May 14, 2021 Know How

How To Use a Hammer and Dolly

Working out a dent or wave in a body panel is not easy. It requires a deft hand, a sharp eye, and the ability to feel the imperfections in the … Continue Reading How To Use a Hammer and Dolly

Posted May 2, 2021 Know How

How to Fight Rust on Car Tools

If you find your car tools rusted, it’s not necessarily time to replace them. Rust is removable with the use of the right products.

MacGyver Essential Car-Tool Kit: Don't Leave Home Without It

Posted March 8, 2021 Know How

DIY Essential Car-Tool Kit: “The MacGyver”

For an essential car-tool kit, who better than MacGyver to teach us about solving problems with a few common household items?

Posted March 7, 2021 Know How

How to Install Pegboard

Do you have tools scattered all around the garage? Here we’ll talk about how to install pegboard for better organization of your tools.

Posted February 20, 2021 Know How

Winter Projects: 4 Tips for Cleaning tools

The winter months are the perfect time for cleaning tools. Use this downtime to get rid of dirt, rust, and grease and be ready for next summer’s projects.

Posted February 17, 2021 Know How

Ford Specialty Tools You Need In Your Toolbox

Do you own or work on Ford Motor Company vehicles (including Lincoln and Mercury) often? If the answer is “yes” then we have four Ford specialty tools we think you … Continue Reading Ford Specialty Tools You Need In Your Toolbox

A store aisle filled with oil filter removal tools.

Posted February 2, 2021 Maintenance

How to Use an Oil Filter Removal Tool

If you want to change your oil at home, you need to know how to use an oil filter removal tool. Read on to learn more about the different types.

Posted January 30, 20213 Comments Know How

11 Tricks For Removing Rounded-Off Bolts

We have all had it happen. You are turning a wrench and then BAM, the head of the bolt rounds off, the wrench slips, and you bust your knuckles on the edge of something sharp. It never fails; there is always a sharp edge next to a rounded bolt waiting for your tender knuckles. Here are some tips and tricks to removing rounded-off bolts…

Posted January 29, 2021 LifeStyle

How to Build an RC Car: Getting Started

If you’re wondering how to build an RC car, check out this quick introduction as you delve into this fun hobby.