"Every tool you need to own plus DIY projects you can do."--Cover.

Includes index.

From the trustworthy experts at Popular Mechanics comes the definitive guide to hand tools and how to use them. “The expert and enthusiastic editors at Popular Mechanics have created a definitive guide to the baffling world of tools. . . . [an] exceptionally instructive and upbeat resource.” Booklist. This tool . . . or that? Learn how to choose the right one for tackling any home project and completing it quickly, correctly, and efficiently. The editors of Popular Mechanics share their expertise, explaining which tools deserve a prominent spot in your shop and how to keep them in tip-top shape. Divided by type, this must-have guide covers multipurpose and single-purpose tools that cut, tighten, measure, and mark. Youll also find tried-and-true suggestions, helpful notes, and simple hacks to make any job easier.