Get to know various kinds of wrenches that every homeowner can find a place for in their toolbox. When it comes to tools, there are few words as ambiguous as "wrench." Simply asking someone to hand ...

A collection of wrenches and pliers is a standard part of any toolbox, and they’re among the most useful tools for home improvement projects and auto repair. Perhaps the biggest challenge is selecting ...

Tradespeople and DIYers who need to do some cutting use a saw or some type of blade, and those who need to pound something use a hammer. But take it from me (someone with a few decades of home ...

Wrenches are probably the most basic tools for auto repair. You need a couple of different kinds in different sizes. There are several types of wrenches, and some have very specialized uses, but the ...

If you’ve worked on a car, a bicycle or basically anything that uses a hex fastener, you’ve grabbed one of these. Well, maybe not one of these, but you’ve reached for a combination wrench. You might ...

When performing mechanical work on a vehicle, it’s crucial to know torque specifications. They refer to the unit of measurement for rotational force, or twisting, needed to properly fasten nuts and ...

When I was in college I worked as a mechanic. It was a hard job, especially for someone like me. As a young woman with a leaner build, I didn't have much weight to throw at tasks that required lots of ...