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Make the most of your tools and talents: articles, profiles, how-to guides, and more from the staff of Garrett Wade.

Meet the Maker: Shallow Creek Woodcraft

By Ashley Pieper @shallowcreekwoodcraft

Hello, I’m Ashley, the artist behind Shallow Creek Woodcraft. I am based in York County, Pennsylvania. I began growing an interest as a new wife and… Read More

Making Your Own Biochar

By Joy Yagid

Imagine if you could save the earth by starting a fire in your garden. Sounds crazy? Maybe, but maybe not. Biochar can sequester carbon into the soil, improve soil condi… Read More

Home Improvement Ideas for New Home Owners

By Garrett Wade

Buying a house is the start of a special, ever-evolving relationship between homeowner and home—and, like all relationships, it takes a little work to keep that re… Read More

How to Make Ice Cream the Old Fashioned Way

By Garrett Wade

If you think we all scream for store-bought ice cream, just wait until you try ice cream made the old fashioned way at home. I promise it’s not as difficult or l… Read More

Essential Gardening Tools for Fall

By Joy Yagid

Fall is the time to wind down and put the garden to rest for the winter. For annuals and plants grown as annuals, the declin… Read More

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Simple Ways to Help the Bees

By Mandy Shaw

Bees are facing greater pressures than ever before, but there are things that you can do to help your local bee community! By making these simple ch… Read More

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Container Gardening: Getting the Thrills, Chills, and Spills of Great Container Design for your home.

By Garrett Wade

How to Plant a Beautiful and Productive Container Garden in 5 Easy Steps. Container gardening is exactly what it sounds like: gardening in containers such as plan… Read More

3 Unique Garden Trends to Watch for 2023

By Garrett Wade

With all the challenges facing the world today, we’ve never spent more time in our gardens. It can be hard to keep up with all the design trends, but here are a few that bring a… Read More

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Growing a Pollinator Garden

By Joy Yagid

Pollinator gardens have been in the news these last few years. Most of the articles focus on monarch butterflies and planting milkweed to support them. But they can be s… Read More

Shovels and Spades: What's the Difference

By Jeff Kocan

In prepping for this post, I did a little informal research and asked some friends and neighbors if they knew the difference between a shovel and a spade. Every one of… Read More

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A thriving home garden can adds to your life in so many ways: beautifying your surroundings, providing fresh, trustworthy food for your family, even potentially raising the value of your property. Our blog has plenty of articles and tips to get the most out of your gardening time and tools, from soil prep to planting to harvesting—and then we’ll help you make the most of your bounty, whether you’re preparing fresh salsa or arranging freshly cut flowers. From DIY repairs to the garden, explore our blog and learn with us!

A Blog About Woodworking, Repairs, and DIY Everything

If any one thing defines a Garrett Wade customer, it’s the do-it-yourself spirit. We provide the tools to make or repair just about anything you can think of, and our blog is an invaluable resource when it comes to woodworking, home improvement, crafting, and so much more. Need a new tool but don’t know which version to get? We break down the differences. Want to get the most out of a new tool? We’ve got step-by-step tutorials to help you perfect your technique. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, we’re sure you’ll learn something new here.

About Garrett Wade

Garrett Wade has been making, sourcing, and selling top-quality tools and more since 1975. Our customers are passionate about woodworking, gardening, cooking and baking, home improvement, and the DIY ethos of making and fixing—and so are we. With a dedication to small, family-run businesses and an eye for craftsmanship and quality, we take tremendous pride in connecting makers with the best possible tools for the job at hand. We stand by everything we sell, and everything we carry is backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee.