The Hardware Aisle

Doing a lot of carpentry projects this fall? Stock your busy workshop with Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Glue Max. Don't be afraid to stain, paint, or sand this tough extra-strength wood adhesive. It gets the job done on both indoor and...

While in London recently I happened upon a small design studio in the northwest village of Kilburn. Called The Water Monopoly, the firm deals in French and English restored antique bath fixtures, and also manufactures a line of reproduction fixtures, including some of the most beautiful tubs I've ever seen.

Be totally prepared for the weather—without turning on the television or your computer. Outfit your home with the La Crosse Technology Weather Combo11 - IT 2 Station Set. Get forecasts and indoor/outdoor humidity levels from two receivers with LCD screens....

Today is the first full day of autumn, so it won't be long until trees start shedding leaves all over our lawns, walkways, patios and driveways. Raking up the leaves is one thing, but disposing of them is often an even larger problem. Here's one effective solution: The Flowtron LE-900 Leaf-Eater is an electric shredder that can quickly reduce 11 bags of leaves to just one bag. And best of all, you can then spread the shredded leaf matter over flowerbeds and vegetable gardens, and around trees, shrubs and hedges where it'll retain moisture and protect fragile root systems from damaging frost.

Bosch, maker of world-class, professional-duty power tools, recently introduced a radically new cordless drill/driver that drills holes and drives screws where most other drills can't. Called the 12-volt Max Angle Drill/Driver, the barrel-grip tool is equipped with a five-position pivoting head that adjusts from 90 degrees to 180 degrees. The unique slim-line, pivoting design allows the drill to fit into narrow spaces, tight corners and odd angles. The tool also features a 3/8-inch auto-lock chuck, variable-speed motor, battery fuel gauge, chuck brake, and two LED work lights that rotate with the head. The 12-volt Max Angle Drill/Driver (Model PS11-2A) comes with two 12-volt lithium-ion batteries, a 30-minute charger and soft-sided carrying case; it costs about $149.

Be Nice or Leave entryway: Want to send a message? This CasaSugar blogger did—and literally displayed her message using magnetic primer and chalkboard paint. She proves decorating with words or letters doesn't have to look childish or cheesy.

With the passing of the summer heat, fall’s cooler temperatures and abundant rain make right now the perfect time to seed a lawn. I took on a few thin patches on my front yard with Scotts’ new spreader system.

Even though colder temperatures and shorter days are on the way, Sparky will still expect his evening walk. Keep him and yourself safe on the road with a Leash Light. This LED light attaches to any retractable dog leash enabling...

Spend some time using a table saw and you’ll quickly learn the benefits of upgrading the stock insert to a zero clearance one. Why go through all the trouble? Well, first it’s really not a hard as it used to be and there are host of benefits when you do.

Fall is a great time to get your home organized—and that means finding storage solutions for your closet, office, kitchen...any room. Head over to The Container Store for their annual Shelving Sale and save 25% on all their shelving options....

It's still technically summer, but it's never too early to get prepared for colder weather—and the snow and freezing rain that accompanies it. If you have outdoor stairs, you know how treacherous they can become. Layering your steps with these...

General Tools and Instruments has been manufacturing high-quality, innovative tools for more than 90 years--and it shows no sign of slowing down. The company recently introduced the world's first Digital Sliding T-Bevel Square. The tool works just like a standard t-bevel for setting and transferring angles with one huge exception: as you move the 8-inch stainless steel blade a digital LCD display reads out the angle in degrees. How cool is that? No longer must you lay the square on a protractor to read the angle. Powered by a tiny 3-volt lithium-ion battery, the digital t-bevel has four function-control buttons: on/off; ZERO, for resetting the display to zero; REV, for reversing the angle; and HOLD/FLIP for inverting the reading in the display window. The Digital Sliding T-Bevel Square has an operating range between zero and 360 degrees, and is accurate to within 0.3 degrees. Plus, unlike a traditional t-bevel, this one can store angle measurements. It's available on-line for about $35.

Here are this week's best of the Web, according to the editors of TOH

Leave the mud in the mudroom— salt, rain, and snow too. Not only do you need a good door mat outside, but also a place to drop off winter boots inside. To prevent tracking in all that muck, set this...

Add a little extra storage and work space to your kitchen with this compact rolling cart, which measures about 16 inches deep x 34 inches high x 35 inches wide. It features a natural wood top, painted two-door storage cabinet with drawer and shelf, towel bar, knife rack and 10-inch-wide drop-leaf extension. The cart is designed for the kitchen, but it can also be used in a butler's pantry or even in a dining room as a buffet or bar. It typically sells for $254, but is available on-line for just $175.

Updating and upgrading this fall? New range, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, washer, or dryer on your shopping list? Check out the line up at Lowes. Right now you can save 10% on major appliances over $347! On a premium item like...

Fall is a great time to hang a bird feeder in your yard. Some birds stick around during the colder months and will appreciate the free snack. If you don't build your own bird feeder, set out this copper Top...

I was building a large swing set recently out of pressure-treated lumber. It was a simple enough project, except that most of the parts had to be fastened together with long lag screws. And we're talking about dozens and dozens of lag screws. I started out driving in the lags with a ratchet wrench and socket, but quickly realized at that pace I wouldn't finish the swing set until next summer. So, to speed things up a bit, I thought I'd try my new DeWalt 20-volt lithium-ion impact driver. I wasn't really sure how effective this super-compact, lightweight tool would be at driving in lag screws. As it turns out, I had nothing to worry about.

You may be winding down with landscaping as autumn approaches, but it turns out that fall is the best time of year to nourish your lawn.

here's a big trend in using non-traditional materials to build furniture. We've seen nightstands and end tables made of travel cases and ottomans made from stacks of magazines. If you have a cramped bedroom, this is a great alternative to bulky nightstands. Upcycle old books and create DIY invisible shelves that float on your wall.