Cold garages and sheds can shorten cordless tool battery performance. Learn how to store, inspect and charge lithium-ion packs safely in winter.
Cordless Tool Batteries in Cold Weather: A Garage Storage and Winter Charging Checklist
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DIY Repairs
How to Remove a PEX Crimp Ring Without Damaging the Fitting
Learn what to check before removing a PEX crimp ring, how to protect the fitting, and when to replace parts instead of reusing them. Includes our repair video.
How to Remove and Install a Lawn Mower Tire Using Hand Tools
Understand lawn mower tire removal, bead precautions, rim inspection, and when to seek a tire shop’s help. Watch the original Handyman Problem Fixer video.
Stripped Bolt Hole Repair: How to Rethread Damaged Threads
A practical guide to diagnosing stripped bolt-hole threads, choosing a thread chaser, tap, or threaded insert, and avoiding common repair mistakes, with video.
How to Remove a PEX Crimp Ring From a Brass Fitting: Tool Tips
Learn which PEX cutting tools are shown in this follow-up video, how to inspect a brass fitting, and what to replace after removing an old crimp ring.
Removing PEX Crimp Rings With Heat: Risks, Tools, and Alternatives
Watch the follow-up PEX crimp-ring heat-gun video and learn why temperature control, fitting inspection, and manufacturer-approved removal tools matter.
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