Sandbags are easy to make, but hard to get right. Sand even comes in a bag, if you buy it at the store, but drop that on the ground two or three times and the sand and the bag will part ways. This matters because a durable sandbag is one of the best workout tools you can have.

You probably do the basic stuff when you clean your home, like wiping down counters and washing the sheets. But some things undoubtedly get forgotten. This visual guide can help you establish a regular cleaning schedule for the stuff that tends to fall by the wayside - from pet bowls to door knobs.

Video: Kayaks and surfboards can be difficult to store safely and are easy to ding, but here's a way to keep them off the ground and ready for your next adventure.

Reader lookitsash saw this floating, wall-mounted workbench from a few years ago and decided to improve on its design in his own home. He did, and then shared it with us, and it looks like a huge improvement.

Video: Got a lot of tools and other miscellaneous items in your garage? Here's a super simple and inexpensive organiser for decluttering that space.

If you have an older garage door, you probably have a bunch of obnoxious large remotes sitting around. If you're prefer something a bit more sleek (and secure), Make shows you how to build a garage door opener you can control with your smartphone.

You don't need a lot of gear to build this elastic tool holder. A piece of scrap wood, some elastic stretch cord and some heavy string. That's about it. It's simple, effective, and works great with a pegboard system for organisation and accessibility.

Every workshop needs a solid tools storage system. If you can DIY it and customise it, all the better. This fold-out pegboard shelving system one packs a ton of storage space in a small footprint.

This method lets you open the door from anywhere -- whether you're home or not, and watch a live feed from your garage on your phone. It's perfect for letting the kids in when they get home, or just checking to see if everything is ok.

Car repairs can drain your wallet fast, but you can do a wide range of repairs yourself, regardless of your technical skill. We're not just talking oil changes; provided you can hold a spanner, you can fix everything from fuel filters to alternators. We'll detail the tools necessary for your DIY toolkit, where to turn to for help when you're making the repairs, and how to tackle some of the most common car problems yourself.

A garage is a natural place to store tools and equipment, but that doesn't mean it's the ideal place to build your next project. Here's how to transform your garage into a safe and productive DIY workspace you can be proud of.

Clamps are often stored in a clamp drawer, where they get tossed around and tangled with each other. This makes it difficult to sort them out when you need them. Build this wall-mounted clamp rack that will hold your c-clamps, bar clamps and quick grips for easy access.