There’s nothing worse than a dull pair of pruning sheers, or a lawn mower that tears the grass rather than cutting it. Homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to head to Bullitt Reservation in ...

How many times have you gone to use the wire stripper and it wouldn’t strip? Because a wire stripper must bite into the insulation before it is pulled away, the edge on it must be clean and sharp.

When spring chores start competing for your gardening time, you won’t want to tackle them with a rusty, dull tool. Sharp tools will make most jobs easier, reducing blisters and backaches. Clean tools ...

Have you noticed your knives are getting a bit dull or your pruning shears aren’t clipping your hedges as smoothly as they once did? The Rancho Bernardo Woodcrafters can help with that. Since 2012 the ...

All this talk of knives got me to thinking. "Sure, all knives come plenty sharp from the factory, but what do you do when they get dull?" Just like small arms, I freely admit I am not a knife person.

Learn how to tell if your scissors are dull or damaged—and the simple sharpening techniques that can bring them back to life.

A sharp knife is safer, faster, and far more satisfying to use—but only if you maintain it properly. After testing electric ...

A sharp knife is a joy to use, but many of us are guilty of buying the cheapest kitchen tools available and rarely maintaining them. Keeping knives sharp is key to working with them both safely and ...

Makita has released two saw chain sharpening kits to retain sharpness levels for both chain saws and pole saws. The kits are self-contained and can be used to maintain saw chains. The new kits are ...

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