Calipers are precision instruments, capable of measuring inside, outside and depth measurements in fine increments up to 1/1000 in.

I'm an automotive mechanic who has taken up woodworking, so I've built a shop for my woodworking tools. It's a small shop, and I'm always looking for ways to save space.

You don’t need to build your own multiplex to enjoy a theater experience at home: Your spare bedroom is only a few electronic components and a comfortable chair away from becoming a media haven.

To be functional, a hobby center/studio must offer work space and provide for organization and storage. But to be truly inspiring, the room should also reflect your personality, stimulate your creativity and beckon you to spend your leisure time there.

The pride and joy of Joe Jennings' 24- x 32-ft. shop is a 6,000-pound floor lift built from scratch.

In redesigning the classic gateleg table, we came up with this variation that is both practical and elegant, with room for six diners, yet small enough for almost any space.

Designing a home office is not much different from planning any other room that requires specialized organization; only the details differ. Whether you want an efficient, businesslike environment or a comfortable, homey space (or a combination of both), keep these basic considerations in mind

When interior designers choose paint colors, they think about the tones, textures and scale of everything in the room: walls, ceiling, floor, trim, countertops, appliances and furnishings.

Owning the right tools is vital to the success of any project, but your collection does little good if you can’t find the tool you need fast. The ideal solution, rolling tool chests, pack a lot of storage into a relatively small space. But with so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right?

A great way to add style and character to your home’s facade is with stone. In times past, using stone meant hiring a mason to perfectly position each piece. Technology advances led to faux-stone products, but the installation process often required a professional to attach multiple layers of wire and apply scratch coats of mortar.