If you're fixing a leaky pipe or working on your car's engine, you'll want to have one of these helpful sets close by.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're into tools at all, and even if you're not, you're probably familiar with ratchet and socket wrenches. The two phrases are used ...

I must be the only motorcycle mechanic in the world without a “T” handle Allen wrench set, so I decided it was time to join the club. I’ve been making do with a collection of short-, medium- and ...

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Socket wrenches are a real need-to-have for both DIY and professional toolkits. Without a decent set, working with nuts and bolts is a whole lot more challenging (not to mention labor-intensive).

The ratcheting wrench is one of those instruments that sounds frivolous but is actually an invaluable addition to the toolbox. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars ...

A torque wrench tightens nuts and bolts using a very specific amount of twisting force. This is often necessary when performing automotive repairs that involve torquing certain bolts to the setting ...

When a bolt is really long, removing a nut from it can be a huge pain. You can’t use a normal socket wrench and if there’s not enough space around the bolt, you can’t use much else. This DIY PVC tool ...