Tools lose their edge and become dull. That’s a fact of their existence. But it’s also a fact that they need not stay that way. Sharpening nearly anything, from a shovel to a putty knife to a plane to ...

Q: What’s the best nail-resistant tool to use for drilling holes in wall frames for wiring? I just bought a new spade bit and hit a nail in the first minute. Now the bit won’t work. A: You can buy ...

A lightweight, flat spade is one of my favorite gardening tools for general planting and garden maintenance. It works very well for edging beds, dividing perennials, transplanting, weeding and ...