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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.

A Beginners Guide to Woodworking Tools

By Garrett Wade

"Green" woodworking is an ideal way for beginners to get into woodworking. With these basic tools and a few basic techniques, almost anyone can pickup a fallen tree b… Read More

Maker Spotlights

Craig’s New England Apple Bread

By Craig Winer

Ingredients: ½ cup salted butter 1 cup maple syrup 2 large farm-fresh eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup oat or w… Read More

How To Install Rivets

By Garrett Wade

Copper rivets are endlessly fashionable and create a nearly indestructible bond between two pieces of sturdy fabric or leather. From belts to holsters, tote bags to axe sheaths, rivets are basic… Read More

General Tool Sharpening Tips

By Garrett Wade

A great deal of the frustration and disappointment which people experience with woodcraft tools is caused by lack of guidance and instruction in the choi… Read More

Gardening

How To Re-Grow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps?

By Tara Weaver

GROWING VEGETABLES FROM KITCHEN SCRAPSSeveral years ago, I spent a few weeks in September away from home. It was the peak of harvest season and I missed my garden, so when I trimmed off the… Read More

How To Install Snap Fasteners

By Garrett Wade

Snap fasteners are a fixture of countless accessories and clothing items—from cowboy shirts to tool rolls, handbags to raincoats—allowing effortless one-handed opening and clos… Read More

How To Drill Without Electricity

By Garrett Wade

Annoying cords in the way? Rechargeable batteries that never seem to hold a charge? Who needs 'em. Muscle power did the job for centuries, and it's still freq… Read More

Gardening

Keep Pests Away with a DIY Garden Cloche

By Bailey Van Tassel

It’s no surprise that chicken wire, however, unpretty it is, is essential for me because I was raised in the backwoods! Chicken wire is something we use for EVERYTHING. Last year I ha… Read More

Get into Grafting

By Garrett Wade

The Definitive Primer to Grafting Grafting is used to provide more fruit varieties, a longer growing season and more effective pollination by providing a means o… Read More

Maker Spotlights

Bailey Van Tassel - How To Make Homemade Ravioli

By Bailey Van Tassel

These ravioli trays are so convenient and the perfect size! They're quite simple to use, just spray a little cooking oil on them, lay your pasta sheets on top, fill them, an… 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.