This Old House

New and improved

1. One-handed cutting

COMPACT CUTOFF TOOLKIT

Spinning at a blistering 20,000 rpm, this 1½-pound cordless tool glides through tile, sheet metal, and cement board up to ½ inch thick. The kit includes three 3-inch blades, and a blade shroud with a vacuum attachment to whisk away dust. $199; milwaukeetool.com

2. Built-in screens

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