An extension ladder needs to be the right height for your job to be done safely. Extension ladders should be purchased with more length than the highest point you will need to reach. Check out this extension ladder sizing table to determine the safest sizes for your needs.

Ladders are necessary home help accessories, but one of the most dangerous. People use ladders in ways for which they are not designed, don't maintain them properly, and often do not know the basics of ladder safety. Before you climb your next ladder, read these ladder safety tips and stay healthy enough to use it the next time.

There are hundreds of hand garden tools available that we never see in our local stores. Get a product catalog to find the shovel or digging tool of your dreams. There are some special attributes to look for when selecting a shovel and other garden digging tools, and stainless steel shovels are a good investment.

If your shovel is too weighty, there are now smaller, lighter versions that are well suited to women. These lighter weight spades still get the big jobs done! If you have lots of digging scheduled, check out these descriptions of digging and specialty shovels, and find the ones best suited to your project. Your back, arms and muscles will thank you.

To save your back and get that digging accomplished, match the shovel to the job. Shovels are made in a variety of shapes and are suited to different digging tasks. Check these tips I learned over time to make your shoveling days easier on you.

Changing drill bits used to be a dreaded drudge. With the invention of the keyless chuck, quick release tools were born! This nifty tool is a universal drill chuck or adapter that saves loads of time and makes working with power tools a breeze and a pleasure. Read on about additional accessories that will be treasures in your tool box!

Quick release drill bits will save you precious time and frustration. Each manufacturer listed here makes good tools that will complement your tool box, make working with your power tools a snap, and save more energy for your project at hand.

Buying tools online or via mail order is convenient and often price savvy. My tool buying experiences have always been positive in these forums. Check this list of companies to buy tools with the nifty quick release drill bits that will save you time and frustration.

Sadly, most of us can't afford every tool we'd like to own. When starting your own set of tools, decide what you really need, not just want. Buy quality power and hand tools, and you also buy reliability. Check the return policy, warranty and the feel of the tools you will bring home to your tool boxes.

What power tools / hand tools do the professionals keep in their tool boxes? Here are some of my power and hand tools, and a tool or two that are favorites. If assembling your own dream tool set, start here for some ideas.