Power Tool Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Day (And How to Avoid Them)

Using power tools should make your DIY life easier, right? But all it takes is one small misstep, and suddenly you're not fixing a shelf—you’re fixing a disaster. Maybe you've stripped a screw clean off by using the wrong drill setting. Or watched in horror as a piece of wood launched across the room like a missile. Yep, been there.

But here’s the thing: most of these tool fails don’t come out of nowhere. They’re often the result of skipping a simple step or ignoring something obvious. So before you dive into your next project, take a moment to run through this list. Your future self (and your fingers) will thank you.