From pros to DIY gearheads, these tools are essential for everyday mechanic work.

Taking your car to the mechanic is convenient, but it isn't always the cheapest. Diagnosing your car yourself, for example, can save you a lot of money.

When my son Adam was four years old, we built a series of rubber band guns that he designed. During these projects, Adam really started understanding the difference between a screwdriver and a chisel ...