How To's

Tools in Action has a variety of “How To’s” articles to help make your life easier.  Some of these articles are simple projects around your home, while other articles are How To’s for power tools and more.  We have simple tips and about keeping your lawn green to other articles such as how to seal concrete.  We even have articles about snowblower tune ups.  If you take a look at our Power Tool Forum, there are a ton of How To’s by professionals and very savvy homeowners.  If you are not part of the Tools in Action Crew, head over to the forum.  There are so many great people who are willing and eager to lend a hand and help walk you through various projects.  Do you have a How To that you want to share?  You can either post it on the forum or contact us and let us know.  Who knows, maybe your work will be on Tools in Action for the whole world to see.

How to get a green lawn: man's hand touching green, vibrant grass.

TIA Guide: How to Get a Green Lawn this Spring

There are three types of homeowners: their lawn is their pride and joy, lawn care is not their priority, or they don’t know how...

How To Seal A Concrete Patio – Simple Weekend Project

  Spring came early this year so here is a simple project if you have a stamped concrete patio.  You need to seal your patio...

Stamped Concrete Patio – How They Do It

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Tornado Safety Tips

TIA Guide: 5 Tornado Safety Tips

March through June is known as “tornado season” in the U.S. especially in “tornado alley”. While this season does bring on amazing storms for...
How to Clean A Grill

How to Clean Your Grill After a Long Winter (Without Ruining It)

I know, I know, another grilling article. You’d think I’d be done by now and honestly, I was planning to be. Just one more...
Jack-o-lantern made with RYOBI Rotary Tool

Pumpkin Carving with the RYOBI Rotary Tool

Are you looking to one-up the neighbors with your pumpkin carving skills? Then you need to think outside the little $2.99 pack of pumpkin...
How to Smoke a Turkey with a Pellet Grill

How to Smoke a Turkey with a Pellet Grill

We're trying something new in the TIA Test Kitchen. We're smoking a turkey with a Z Grills Pellet Grill and we're taking you along...
Elf on the Shelf Activities - paint ornaments

Meet Toolz! He’s Here to Share Elf on the Shelf Activities for Winter Break!

Look at who showed up at the TIA workshop. It's Toolz, our Elf on the Shelf, or Elf on the workbench in our case!...

TIA’s Fall Lawn Care & Home Maintenance Checklist

As fall moves in and the temperature begins to drop there is a long to-do list to prepare our yards and homes for winter....

Easy Folding Table Hack for a 10 Seat Dining Table for Your Christmas Party

Is it your year to host Christmas and you have no idea where everyone is going sit for dinner? Fortunately, one of our staffers...

Different Types of Wall Storage for Tools

Welcome to 2024! This is the year you vowed to keep your garage and workshop more organized, right? Then you're going to need a...

SHOKARI: How to Make Wood Look Distressed in 4 Simple Steps

Do you want to know how to make wood look distressed but are unsure about the process or the amount of skill it requires?...
How to dispose of paint and other building materials

How to Dispose of Paint & Building Materials

Spring is here and so are the spring projects...along with the leftover paint and project scraps that go along with them. Before you just...

How to Grill the Perfect Ribeye Steak for Christmas Dinner

Swap out the holiday ham for perfectly cooked ribeye steaks this Christmas. Monument Grills recipe for perfect ribeye steaks with hot butter gives your...
Spring Power Equipment Prep

Spring Power Equipment Prep: What to Service, Sharpen, and Replace

Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to dig your tools out of hibernation and get them back in fighting shape. Whether...

Low Water Pressure Problem

We take water for granted.  We turn on the faucet, the water comes out, we shut it off and we are off to something...