How to Replace a Shovel Handle (And Other Garden Tools)

Replacing the handle of a shovel or yard tool is one of those projects you don’t consider ’til you have a broken handle in your hand. Ugh! I never thought of replacing a shovel handle until I walked past the assortment of handles at the hardware store and realized I had a shovel I needed to replace the handle for.

Next time your shovel handle breaks, you’ll have a choice. You can either spend $50 (or more) to replace the tool or spend $20 to buy a new handle and replace it yourself. In addition to cost savings, it is a very satisfying fix. So let’s do this!

Parts of a shovel

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