Tips & Advice

IT'S HOLIDAY TIME AGAIN! For the DIYer in your life who enjoys handy tools, making or fixing stuff around the house, General Tools has put together an Ultimate DIY Tool Gift Guide that will help you make your holiday tool gift purchases quickly and will be sure to put a smile on your DIYer’s face! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! LASER TAPE MEASURE Read more

When investing in a new home or apartment, there are many purchases to consider. One of the first purchases that come to a new owner's mind is home decor, but keep in mind that purchasing a tool kit is a vital investment for most. In the event that you need to fix something, or you are embarking on a home Read more

2019 Hurricane Storm Ready Tips - Your Quick Hurricane Resource Guide from General Tools Important – In the event your area will be affected by an upcoming storm, this article will provide you with several quick links to hurricane resources. **Make sure to bookmark this hurricane resource guide for easy reference.** The peak of hurricane season is upon us. As Read more

Woodworking 101. Always wanted to start woodworking but afraid you might cut off your fingers? Start small with a simple but beautiful bird feeder! It's easy to build a simple bird feeder that's perfect for a wide variety of common birds. All you need are a few tools and a little bit of lumber. Materials You can make a birdfeeder out Read more

Whether you are going back to high school, taking an engineering, science or design class in college, signing up for a woodworking class, or a teacher getting ready for new students; you all have one thing in common – it’s time for back to school supplies! Yes, we already know we have to pick up our standard back to school Read more

Deciding whether to DIY (do it yourself) or hire a professional or contractor for a home repair, maintenance, improvement or decorating task is not always easy. However, one thing is very clear: you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars with DIY home maintenance, repairs, and improvements.One surefire way to saving money on DIY home repairs and maintenance is to Read more

When I was about ten, my dad and I would do mini DIY projects or repair tasks around the house. It started with mini jobs like adding holes to my dad’s belt or repairing a pool cover with new grommets. The projects transitioned from beginner to intermediate when I was a teenager. I will never forget my mom’s happy face Read more

Transfer Precise Shapes with the Contour Gauge Recently I gave my bathroom a DIY make-over.  I was on a tight budget but I wanted to make certain it got the most bang for my buck. On my renovation to-do list was: BATHROOM RENOVATION TO-DO LIST - install new flooring - vanity, mirror, sink - light fixture - window - toilet Read more

LTM2X INSTRUCTIONS AND QUICK START VIDEO It's time to pull out your LTM2X Laser Tape Measure and start measuring everything in your house! But first, make sure you know all there is to know about your laser tape measure with the below FAQs and short Quick Start Video! How do I open and close the battery door? To open, hold Read more

Attention all you Woodworkers and Makers out there! Want to stay current on the latest DIY woodworking projects? The best way to do it is to follow our latest compilation of top YouTube Woodworking Channels and don’t forget Woodworking Blogs! Woodworking Blogs are chock full of inspirational DIY Woodworking ideas. Additionally, by simply subscribing to Blog Newsletters, you can receive free Read more