A multimeter might look intimidating, but learning to use this simple electrician's tool will come in handy during a number of every day tasks.

Changing a car battery can be done in just a few steps. Always test the car battery before replacing and be sure to properly dispose of the dead battery.

There is no one-size-fits-all tool to do everything, so you will need a checklist of what's required to do the job correctly.

Unless your vehicle won’t start or you already suspect battery issues, wait at least a few days without driving to test your car battery. Your car’s alternator charges the battery while the vehicle is ...