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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.

Catch All Tray: Beginning Tools for Novice Woodworkers

By Ashley Pieper | Shallow Creek Woodcraft

Almost everything with woodworking starts with a humble box. This project has similar skills without fitting a lid. A catch all tray provides practice with sawing alon… Read More

Vintage Toys

By Garrett Wade

Many years ago, on a trip to Germany, we met Hans. He is an exceptionally well-dressed man in his late 50’s who is usually found wearing a wool suit with a bow tie and playing with s… Read More

What’s Cooking in My New Spun Iron Pans

By Garrett Wade

There are so many reasons to love cooking in cast iron. Cast iron pans retain heat exceptionally well, thanks to iron’s high volumetric heat capacity, and the pa… Read More

Woodworking

The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening Wood Carving Tools

By Garrett Wade

The scent of wood shavings ushers in memories of your grandfather’s old shop—the one where you developed your love of wood carving. And to this day, your life’s greatest… Read More

Easy DIY Picture Frames | Kelsey Watson

By Kelsey Watson

Picture frames make great gifts and woodworkers of all skill levels can make one, even beginners. One of the harder parts of creating a frame is making the rabbets, the space that wi… Read More

Maker Spotlights

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

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 declining temperatures are a cue that their season is over. For perennial… Read More

Gardening

Container Gardening: Tips of Great Container Design for your home.

By Garrett Wade

Getting the Thrills, Chills, and Spills of Great Container Design for Your Home How to Plant a Beautiful and Productive Container Garden in 5 Easy Steps. Container gardening is exactl… Read More

3 Unique Garden Trends to Watch for 2023

By Garrett Wade

Spring is finally here and it’s time to start planning and planting! Top trends for 2023 are focusing on workingwith nature, utilizing space, and bold colors. As the world is becoming mo… 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!

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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.