Sal Vaglica
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A former editor at This Old House magazine, Sal Vaglica has been writing about home improvement for 15 years. When he's not working on his own home, you can find him at the hardware store geeking out about tools, gardening gear, and warning anyone who will listen that drywall screws are really just for drywall.
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All About Attachment Capable String Trimmers
While it may look like an ordinary string trimmer, the unique shaft design allows DIYers to swap in different attachments, turning one machine into a lawn and garden maintenance multitool. Here’s what you need to know about the Swiss Army knife you should stock in your shed.
Expert Tips for Installing a Video Doorbell System
The latest generation of video doorbell systems are better, faster, and easier to live with than ever before.
What to Know About Luxury Vinyl Flooring
Resilient wood-look planks and stone-tile look-a-likes are more convincing than ever. Here's how to choose and use luxury vinyl flooring.
What to Expect at the National Hardware Show (2024)
As hundreds prepare to travel to Las Vegas in preparation for the National Hardware Show, we caught up with a few brands exhibiting to get a sneak peek. Here is a list of items we’re excited about seeing in person.
Tool Lab | Shop Vacuums
This Old House master carpenter Nathan Gilbert shares his favorite tips for choosing and using shop vacuums.
How to Choose and Use Oscillating Multi-Tools
TOH carpenter Nathan Gilbert shares tricks for using and selecting oscillating multi-tools.
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All About Portable Power Stations
This new alternative to gas generators makes it push-button easy to get the lights back on when the power goes out.
Tool Lab: Compact Table Saws
This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert offers advice on choosing and using compact table saws.
A Buyer's Guide to Prefab Plunge Pool
Shrink its size, and a pool becomes less time-consuming to maintain, more economical to enjoy year-round, and easier to weave into just about any backyard. Here’s what you need to know about prefab plunge pools.
Our Favorite Products Seen at the National Hardware Show 2024
Each year hundreds of manufacturers from around the world fill the halls of the National Hardware Show with a bevy of new innovations and updated products. Tucked between the gadgets and gizmos, some of which you can never imagine buying, are products aimed at making a DIYer’s life easier and less frustrating. We walked every inch of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s 600,000-square-foot hall to find the best products at the show.