HART BLOG - #DoItWithHART
Welcome to our blog—HART’s new online home for all things DIY. Let us be your go-to source for inspiration, project plans, tips and more. We’ve categorized each of our posts, so that whatever you’re into—you can always #DoItWithHART.

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No Garage is Perfect, Not Yet At Least
A garage is more than just a garage; it's where your DIY projects and outdoor equipment live (and sometimes get lost in some unknown abyss). We have 2 easy DIY projects that'll help your garage can become an almost tear-jerking-ly organized zone.

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Kick Excess Stress Out of the Kitchen
The kitchen can sometimes be a stressful place (especially If you have a past of accidentally burning things). Make cooking more comfortable and enjoyable by staying organized with these three DIY projects.

Buying Guides
3 Reasons Why This Is The Only Jacket You'll Ever Need
Anyone else survive the winter cold with piles of layers, thermos after thermos of hot coffee, and padding your pockets with hand warmers and hoping that this time, they’ll stay warm? Turns out, you don’t need all the accessories to enjoy the crisp winter weather. You just need a heated jacket. That’s right, we said, "heated."

HART in the Media
HART Receives 8 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
We're excited to announce that HART Tools received eight awards in 3 different categories from the Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA). Keep reading to find out the award winners!

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Homemade Gift Ideas: 3 DIYs Your Parents Will Love
There are few things more daunting than shopping for your parents. We've got you covered with these three easy DIYs that your parents will love and use all year long (and that might earn you the favorite child status this year).

Buying Guides
5 Gift Ideas For DIYers To Take The Guesswork Out Of Holiday Shopping
HGTV has nothing on the DIYer in your life! Take their home projects to the next level with a new set of tools this holiday season.

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5 Gift Ideas To Inspire The Craftiest People On Your Gift List
What do you buy for the crafty person in your life who can make everything themselves? They can be hardest to shop for because you never know what hobby they'll pick up next.

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5 Gift Ideas for the Weekend Warrior's Toolbox
Weekend warriors grind at their desk jobs during the week in anticipation of the bliss that weekend projects bring. Don't stress–spoil your weekend warrior with these five gift ideas that will take their home projects to the next level.

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5 Gift Ideas For The Car Lovers In Your Life
Whether they're tinkering with a project car or changing your flat tire, the car enthusiast in your life always needs to have the right tool handy.

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone On Your List
Sometimes, finding the perfect gift can be challenging — especially if the person you’re buying for isn’t into traditional presents. Lucky for you, we’ve pulled together gift ideas for all the doers in your life. And we have it on good authority that the big man in red gave these gifts the thumbs up.

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Introducing: STACK Modular Storage System
Get ready for the portable DIY-life.

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‘Tis The Season for Scandinavian DIYs
With spooky season laid to rest, it's time to cozy up for the holidays! Leanne and Steve are decking the halls this year with three Scandinavian-inspired DIY projects that offer a different take on a holiday-decoration classic. Check them out & download the plans to build each yourself.

Buying Guides
The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Holidays
The ultimate HART Tools gift guide is here just in time for holiday shopping. Need a gift for a tool-lover? We've got you covered. Need to give your friends and family ideas for gifts to buy for you? Check! Just send them this guide.

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The Big Time DIY-er Holiday Gifts (Under $200)
You have reached the grandest guide of DIY-lover gift-giving. Whether you want to become, or uphold your status as the favorite kid, sibling, friend, or general loved one, this list is guaranteed to make your beloved builders and take-apart-ers swoon.

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Gifts DIY-er’s Will Cherish and Put to Work (For Under $100)
Here’s a list of gifts for those DIY-ers who are itching to go bigger with their projects or just need to upgrade their toolbox. Help their obsession thrive (and see if they’ll make you something in return) for under $100 this holiday season.

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Useful Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank ($50 & Under)
The best gifts come from a place of love, understanding, and are actually useful. Here’s a list of affordable gifts for your outdoorsy family members, your friends with kids, and or your DIY-obsessed loved ones.

How-To Projects
More Fall DIYs to Freshen Up Your Front Porch
Do you love DIY as much as you love seeing the leaves fall and watching the color change? If your answer is yes, and we know it is, we have four projects to celebrate the season and add some fall flair to your front porch.

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3 Festive Fall Porch Ideas That Are Easy to DIY
Put down the cider and pick up the drill (just for a minute) – we’ve got all your cozy fall vibes covered with these three easy and impactful front porch DIYs.

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Instantly Elevate Your Fall Porch Decor With This DIY Mums Planter
If you love autumn but could do without kitschy Halloween decorations, you’re going to want to stick with us and follow along.

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Spooky & Chic: DIY Wooden Pumpkin Cutouts
No pressure in the pumpkin patch to find your perfect decor – this simple DIY lets you customize the size of your pumpkin and blends in seamlessly with everything you’ve already got in the works for your fall front porch.

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Bring on the Boos: DIY Jack-O-Lantern Porch Lights
Lighting is everything – and the flicker of a lantern gives us all the fall feelings. A few cuts, some sanding and a little assembly later – these greeters at your door will become the boo(s) you never knew you needed.

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9 Must-Haves for Your Yard This Fall
There’s a lot of things we love about fall but raking leaves isn’t one of them. It doesn’t have to be so bad. Just head to your local Walmart and treat yourself to one, or a few, of these affordable HART tools that’ll help ease the struggle of fall yard work.

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Fall-Ready DIY Porch Swing
Wanting to get out of the house and enjoy some fresh air while still relaxing at home? Kristen Lowery (@LoweryHouseToHome) created an easy DIY porch swing how-to guide perfect for just that! Build your new favorite space for some needed “me-time” or a place to snuggle your loved ones to watch the leaves change.

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Problem: Boring Bathroom Décor. Solution: Board & Batten Walls
Danielle Rivoli (@raisingmeadowsage) added DIY board and batten walls to her bathroom and you won't believe the transformation! Follow along to see her step-by-step process and download the full project plans to do it yourself! All you need are your tools, wood and a weekend to spare!

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Back-to-School DIYs: 5 Projects for Zoom or the Classroom
Whether your kids are back in school or learning from the living room, here are 5 DIYs to make this school year a good one.

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3 DIY Forts Your Kids Will Never Want to Leave
Designer and mom, Leanne Ford, teamed up with her brother Steve (AKA: Uncle Stevey) to craft three special projects for her daughter that she’s sharing with you! Help your kids build a place of their own (or three) to play, imagine and create in.

How-To Projects
Hello DIY Modern Wood Chair, Goodbye Futon
We’re loving the boho home décor trend that’s flooding our social feeds. Enter our DIY Modern Wood Chair. It’s built completely from 2x4s and is the perfect way to incorporate some natural wood into your space (a staple of the boho aesthetic) while giving you a sturdy, made-to-last chair that you can take with you from your college dorm room to your first apartment to your first home.

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Studying Solution: DIY Laptop Stand
Whether it’s homework (here’s to hoping) or late-night Netflix binges (if we’re being realistic), this DIY laptop stand can help your teenager avoid those device-driven posture problems.

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Speed Up Storm Cleanup With These 6 Must-Have Tools
After a big storm passes, the first thing we all do is assess the damage to our homes, yards, and neighborhoods. These 6 tools are must-haves for storm cleanup and will help you handle the job quickly and efficiently.

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Storm Survival Kit: 11 Essential Tools
Welcome to Storm Season 2020. While the paths of most hurricanes can be predicted, other storms can blow up out of nowhere and catch you off guard. In no time you can be out of power, out of food and out of luck. That’s why we put together this Storm Preparation Buying Guide to help you weather whatever comes your way.

How-To Projects
After School Plans: DIY Bulletin Board Organizer
We all know teens can be messy. Back to school, whether it’s virtual or in the classroom, brings missing homework, crumbled notes buried at the bottom of backpacks and the constant running around between after-school activities. Give your kid some space with this DIY Bulletin Board Organizer.

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Build the Ultimate Learning Station: DIY Kids Desk
Let’s face it, we’re all unclear on what this new school year will bring. What is clear is that our kiddos—whether they’re back in the classroom or learning virtually—need a way to stay organized at home that’s not the dining room table. This DIY Kids Desk is the perfect solution.

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Nail Your Inner Artist: 4 HART Coloring Pages You Never Knew You Needed
Some people de-stress with yoga, cooking, reading, meditation…meanwhile we’re over here with our markers and adult coloring books. Our HART Tools themed coloring pages are the perfect no-stress creative activity—print your favorite design and get started.

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Unplug With These 4 DIY Kid Play Areas
The summer days may feel longer than ever before, so we've come up with a few DIY projects to help keep your kids entertained at home. Your kids will have so much to do around the backyard, you’ll be able to check off everything on your list inside!

How-To Projects
The Perfect Stage Parent Project: A DIY Puppet Theater
Calling all theater enthusiasts! If you and the kids miss going to the theater to watch shows and plays in person, we have the perfect project for you: a DIY Puppet Theater. See how we built it and download the plans to build your own.

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DIY Ring Toss: Create Your Own Carnival
Does having your kids at home ever feel like a circus? Embrace the fun and create your own carnival game with a DIY ring toss! It’s a great game to play one-on-one or for the whole family to enjoy. We can guarantee this game won’t cause the kids to throw tantrums—just rings.

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DIY Kids Sandbox, Parents Serenity
Okay parents, as much as you love your kiddos, we can all agree it’s time for them to enjoy some “me time” of their own…outside! A day at the beach sounds great, right? Well, we’ve got the DIY project that’s the next best thing—a classic wooden sandbox with seating.

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Cook Up Some Fun: DIY Mud Kitchen
Let your little one’s imagination run wild with their very own DIY Mud Kitchen. This mud table is great for all sorts of projects including mud pies, arts and crafts, nature study, sensory activities, gardening, STEAM projects, you name it. In this post, we’ve gathered all the “ingredients” you need to DIY.

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Book Your DIY Backyard Staycation
These days with most people staying closer to home, a backyard staycation can be a fun way to spend time together and build new memories. And no matter where you live or how big of a backyard or outdoor space you have, we’ve got some DIY inspiration that’ll make family time extra special.

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BBQ Must-Have: DIY Silverware Caddy Holder
We love how this caddy holder looks like an old wooden toolbox that your great grandfather would’ve carted around. This caddy is not only interesting to look at, but also useful too, especially when you add a bottle opener on the side. It’s got everything you need for an amazing BBQ.

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DIY Centerpiece Gives Off the Perfect Casual Summer Vibe
We love that centerpieces aren’t just for special occasions anymore. Whether you’re dining in or sitting outside with a good book, adding a centerpiece to any table is a quick way to give your home a finished look. You’ll love how easy it is to build one with our step-by-step guide.

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This Yard Game Really Stacks Up
Giant Jenga — the perfect yard game for all ages! It’s also a great beginner woodworking project and pretty affordable too. All it takes is six 2" x 4" x 8' boards, a few simple tools and two to three hours to build. By the way, here’s a fun fact: Jenga means “build” in Swahili. Watch how we did and get the materials, tools and step-by-step instructions to build your own.

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Roll Into Summer With This DIY Grill Cart
It's grilling season. So why be stuck in the kitchen alone prepping food and schlepping dishes in and out when you can be outside socializing with everyone? That’s the beauty of this DIY Rolling Grill Cart. Build it yourself using our step-by-step guide!

Buying Guides
Father’s Day Gifts: What’s Your Dad’s Tool Type?
Just like there are all kinds of dads, there are all types of tools. That said, how do you know what tool to get your dad? To help you out, we created this short quiz along with 4-5 tool gift suggestions for each dad type. Let’s get started.

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DIY Hammock Stand...Because You Deserve to Relax
If you’re like us, you’ve been looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. To spend an afternoon in a hammock with reading material and a cold drink is at the top of our list. Sounds great, right? But what do you do when you can’t find any good trees or if the trees are just too spread apart? One way to solve that is to set a couple of permanent posts in the ground. We’ve got the step-by-step instructions and list of materials and tools you need to make sure your hammock is stable and secure!

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Get Your Yard Ready For Growing Season
Ready to start gardening? Before you do, you’ll need to clean up what Old Man Winter left behind. Our premium line of 40V Brushless Outdoor Equipment gives you the extra power and runtime you need to conquer your entire yard.

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Take Your Garden to the Next Level
There are many reasons why you’ll love raised garden beds: For starters, you get better soil, fewer weeds and pests, and not to mention the fact that you can garden anywhere. And we don’t have to tell you how amazing vine-ripened tomatoes taste.

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4 Tools That Add Instant Curb Appeal
You’ve been hearing that cordless power tools are here to stay, so you’re ready to ditch the rakes and hedge clippers. However, choosing an outdoor power equipment system can be daunting. After all, it’s an investment you’ll have for years and years. We understand and that’s why we’ve put together this Buyer’s Guide to help you find the equipment that’s right for you.

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Take a Stand for Tacos
Ever wonder why there aren’t great serving dishes for tacos? It’s crazy, right? Because we all know what happens the second you put the taco on a plate—the meat, cheese and veggies come tumbling out. Avoid future mishaps with this beautiful DIY taco stand made of pine. We’ve got the project plans including the materials, tools used, lumber cut list and assembly instructions. The only thing we can’t help you with is the hard taco shells. If they break apart in your hands—that’s on you.

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Mother's Day Gifts From the Heart, Made by Hand
Remember when you made mom that clay bowl in school for Mother’s Day? Of course, she loved it. Well, DIYer, May 10th is HER day. If you have the tools, we have four perfect DIY Mother Day’s gifts, including how-to videos, project plans and step-by step instructions, to choose from. Everything you need for a one-of-a-kind gift that she’ll appreciate all year long.

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Leanne Ford’s DIY Projects are Progress Well Done
Though her current home renovation is a work in progress, Interior Designer Leanne Ford’s most recent projects are anything but. From her soon-to-be office to her no-cabinets, no-sink, no-appliances kitchen, Leanne transforms each space with a few tools and her designer’s eye.

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Steve Ford Makes Projects from the Shop Floor Up
With his workshop stationed a floor below his living space, contractor Steve Ford has tools and project ideas right at his fingertips (toe-tips?) His builds prove that with some simple materials, the right tools and a spare bowtie, you can create some serious magic.

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Empowering Women, One Power Tool At A Time
After years of working and raising a family, Meghan of Sweet Aloha Designs needed to find her herself again—a hobby, a spark, something that would stir her soul again. She started by picking up abandoned furniture, painting and selling it on Facebook. She became a furniture flipper.

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Walmart Releases Hart, a New Line of Tools Made for DIYers
Walmart built the HART line specifically with DIYers in mind, so each tool is designed to be easy to use and versatile.

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Practical Gifts You Can Be Sure Won't End up in the Back of Your Closet
This complete screwdriver set will make any handy man or woman one happy camper — especially if the tools he or she already owns could really use an upgrade. This kit contains a slew of different-sized screwdrivers for all sorts of needs, and the labels on each one make it super easy to tell exactly what they’re for. Whether you pick this up as a present for your dad who mentioned his current set looks worse for wear, or for your brother who just bought his first home, you can’t go wrong.

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Tool Shoppers Get yet Another Brand
Walmart has been selling tools for years, and with the holiday season about to swing into high gear, it announced this week that it’s getting more heavily into the category with the introduction of a line of cordless and corded power tools, hand tools, and accessories under the Hart brand.

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Walmart Makes a Big Move Into Home Improvement
Operating under the brand Hart, which will be exclusive to Walmart, the new product line works with an interchangeable battery platform of 20 or 40 volts, allowing Walmart customers to layer on new tools according to their need. Since Hart tools don't require cords or gas or traditional batteries, the rechargeable platform should help create a valuable brand ecosystem, as customers are likely to expand their collections over time.

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Calling All DIY-ers! Walmart Has Hammered Out a New Tool Line to Make Home Improvement Projects Easier Than Ever
Whether working hard or playing hard, our customers trust Walmart for quality products that deliver what they need at the right price. Today, we’re excited to do just that with the launch of a new, exclusive tool line called HART™, available only at Walmart.

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Walmart Launches HART, an Insanely Comprehensive Line of Tools
Everything from hedge trimmers to power drills to sanders, all at great prices.

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New Hart Tools at Walmart!
Recently Walmart has been rolling out some new offerings in their tool department. You will now be able to buy HART tools both in-store and online at Walmart.com!
#DoItWithHART
There’s no doubt that you’ve caught the DIY fever—and we want it to spread. That’s why we’ve created #DoItWithHART, the ultimate resource for inspiration, how-to knowledge, tips and more. No matter your skill level, we are here to bring your tool knowledge and expertise to the next level.