We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every automotive do-it-yourselfer needs a decent floor jack in their garage. It's as essential as a socket set or a can of penetrating oil.

Car lifts save space, provide clearance for maintenance, and make repairs quicker and far more convenient. In recent years, two-post lifts have also become quite popular among DIY enthusiasts.

At the dawn of the automotive age, and for decades afterward, the American garage was simply a shelter for a car. Tucked behind the house and usually just big enough to accommodate a single auto, ...