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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.

5 Gardening Trends to Try in 2023

By Joy Yagid

Spring is finally here and it’s time to start planning and planting! Top trends for 2023 are focusing on working with nature, utilizing space, and bold colors. As… Read More

Woodworking

Japanese Saws Vs. Western Saws

By Jeff Kocan

Introduction When comparing Western and Japanese saws, it’s important to understand that each is designed to function inside a particular tradition &mdash… Read More

Japanese Woodworking Saws

By Garrett Wade

In contrast to Western saws, Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke, placing their fine hard steel in tension (stretching). The teeth are angled up toward the handle, which is what allows for t… Read More

Loom Large: Weft and Warp Speed Ahead

By Jacquetta Szathmari

If you’re looking for a low-key creative outlet that will bring you tranquility and yield unique holiday gifts, then laploom weaving is for you. You don’t need special skills or t… Read More

How To Repair a Garden Hose

By Garrett Wade

Nothing is worse than gearing up for spring gardening and finding that you have a damaged hose. Our Garden Hose Repair Kit quickly and easily connects two lengths of hose together. Joining these piece… Read More

5 Unique Garden Trends to Watch for 2022

By Garrett Wade

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

The Joys of Cast Iron Cooking

By Garrett Wade

When a recipe calls for serious frying, braising, or roasting, or when you just want to get a nice sear on something from the butcher’s counter, reach for an iron pan. Slow to heat and cool, iron p… Read More

Meet the Maker: Friendly Loom by Harrisville Designs

By Garrett Wade

We’ve always taken great pride in working with small manufacturers and individual makers—truecraftspeople whose devotion to their trade is evident in the qua… Read More

Meet the Maker: Red Pig Tools

By Jeff Kocan

“Most off-the-shelf tools have been manufactured to be efficient to make, not to use.” We’ve always taken great pride in working with small manuf… Read More

Meet the Maker: Ohio Stoneware

By Jeff Kocan

"We’re an average family that had a wild idea.“ We’ve always taken great pride in working with small manufacturers and individual makers—t… Read More

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A Blog About Gardening, Cooking, Design & More

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.