Cutting plexiglass with a utility knife works best for making straight cuts in thin sheets of plexiglass (1/8 inch or less). But while a utility knife is convenient (you probably have one in your tool ...

Plexiglass, the clear acrylic material that revolutionized modern architecture and design, was developed in the 1930s by German chemist Otto Röhm, who called his new invention Plexiglas. Over time, ...

Cut out tools come in handy for all sorts of DIY projects that require you to cut through drywall, plywood, or other ...

In a perfect world, we’d all have laser cutters and could pop intricate designs out of acrylic sheets with just a few clicks of the mouse. But in reality, most of us have to make do with the ...

Acrylic sheets are relatively inexpensive, pretty, and can be heat-shaped very effectively. There are blades and tools made specifically for cutting, heating, and bending acrylic but [Marija] shows ...

Ina Garten uses the Stretch-Tite Wrap'n Snap to keep plastic wrap from ripping unevenly or tangling. Grab this gadget at Amazon for $40.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. On the Question & Answers section for the Ryobi Cut-Off Tool on The Home Depot website, one customer asked if the product can be used on wood.

Aviation snips, also called tin snips or compound snips (even though they are different), are the best hand tools for cutting sheets of metal. Cutting in a straight line with tin snips is easy. It's ...