Hand Auger: Sometimes called a plumber's snake, this hand-cranked drain-clearing tool ($20-$30) has a 25-ft.-long flexible steel cable that's effective at clearing obstructions from tubs, showers ...

A "basic toolbox" for a homeowner might consist of dozens of tools, depending on what type of projects you might tackle.A good idea is to break down basic tools by task—plumbing, electrical ...

Having trouble with the kitchen or bathroom in your house? One of these plumbing tools could make the difference between a ...

Old-style faucets, the ones with washers, were usually predictable. A busy bathroom sink faucet could be expected to work fine for about a year, then you’d starting noticing it took more and … ...

These repairs do, however, sometimes require specialized tools that go beyond what you might already have on hand. But, as ...

Learning mid-level skills like tiling or basic plumbing helps cut renovation costs and time. Every homeowner knows ...

Basic Hand Tools Made Better. By Brian Dakss. August 1, 2006 / 11:16 AM EDT / CBS You can teach an old tool new tricks. Improvements to basic hand tools such as the ...