Tools & Materials

There are a wide variety of insulation types used in the construction industry. Learn the pros and cons of each type here.

A good hole saw kit is a staple in every pro's arsenal. Check out these great tips to drill faster, cleaner and safer with your hole saws.

This collection of tools with change the game for your crew.

When it comes to choosing the right caulk for a job there are a lot of options. Find out how to choose the right formula for your next project.

A home inspector goes through which insulation types work best in specific situations.

Construction pros spend more time than most in their trucks. Turn your truck into a productivity hub with just a few of these handy gadgets.

We sorted through the specs, tried them out and found all of the factors you should check when buying a small air compressor.

This week's "Stuff We Love" covers plumbing gear that pro plumbers will want to have on their radar.

A collection of tips and tools for all the different kinds of measuring and marking that happen on the job.

Make the blade-buying process a little simpler by learning more about what tungsten carbide really means.

Carhartt's new seat covers could save the seats in your truck from the damaging dust and debris of the jobsite. Learn more here.

These will definitely get you out of a few jams.

Read on if you need to replace a trusty tool that's seen better days, are trying to become more efficient on the job, or just like to check out innovative products and equipment.

We talked to construction pros to find out what tools and gear they always keep stored in their truck.

We got advice from the owner of a landscape company on how to keep gear and tools running at optimal levels.

Overwhelmed by all of the choices in the construction adhesive aisle? We put ten different adhesive formulas to the test to find which is the best overall.

Tools are usually designed with one task in mind, but many can be used for all sorts of jobs.

Our one-stop guide to all things tape measures, from product recommendations to trade tips and tricks.

Tired of building the same old deck and covering it in wood or composite deck boards? Check out the StoneDeks system.

These tools don't take up a lot of space, but they definitely pull their weight.