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Tools

7 Tools, 1 Kit: Why DeWalt’s XR Combo Set Is Hard To Beat

By Robert Annis

A lineup of the best hand trucks outside before testing
Tools

The Best Hand Trucks for Every Job—Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

A person using the Roamwild multi-digger spade in a landscape bed
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Gardening Tools to Grow and Maintain a Beautiful Yard—Pruners, Shovels, Rakes, and More

By Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding, Ana Chevalier

A person using one of the best pocket chainsaws to cut a fallen branch
Tools

Fell Branches and Trees on the Fly With the 7 Best Pocket Chainsaws of 2026

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

An illuminated hot tub on a deck at night is filled with water.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Drain a Hot Tub—and Why You Should Do It Soon

By Timothy Dale

Lowe's Drops Craftsman Tools Up to 70% Off Ahead of Memorial Day—Combo Kits, Mechanics Sets, and More
Tools

Lowe’s Drops Craftsman Tools Up to 70% Off Ahead of Memorial Day—Combo Kits, Mechanics Sets, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Flex Brushless FX2271 Reciprocating Saw
Tools

I’ve Tested Dozens of Reciprocating Saws—This Flex Saw Is the Best I’ve Used

By Tony Carrick

Woman wearing jeans waters large potted plant with a green watering can.
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Dos and Don’ts of Watering Plants

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Gretchen Heber

A group of the best knee pads in a work area before testing with the Bob Vila tested logo in the corner
Tools

The Best Knee Pads for Protection and Comfort, Tested by Construction Experts

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Alisa Martin

Two young women shopping in a garden center holding blooming geranium flower pots, surrounded by colorful plants
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Spot Problem Plants (and Avoid Wrecking Your Landscape) at the Garden Center

By Sandi Schwartz

Swarm of bugs on a yellow house.
Pest Control

The 5 Invasive Bugs Most Pest Pros Treated Last Year Are Not What You’d Expect

By Sandi Schwartz

A kitten on a watering can in a home garden.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How I Prevent Pets, Poultry, and Wildlife From Digging Up or Otherwise Damaging My Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

The Giraffe Tools Grandfalls Pro washing a car during testing
Tools

I Tested a Wall-Mounted Pressure Washer for a Month—Here’s My Honest Take

By Paul Rankin

Row covers and shade cloth over vegetable garden beds.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Lifesavers for Vegetable Plants That Are Sensitive to Temperature Swings

By Teresa Odle

Small Tool Shed in a Tidy Backyard
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Backyard That Takes Care of Itself

By Teresa Odle

Ego Is Giving Away a Free Batteries Ahead of Memorial Day—Here's How to Get One
Lawn Care & Gardening

Ego Is Giving Away Free Batteries Ahead of Memorial Day—Here’s How to Get One

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Pressure Washers for Spring Cleanup—Up to 43% Off DeWalt, Ryobi, Simpson, and More
Lawn Care & Gardening

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Pressure Washers for Spring Cleanup—Up to 43% Off DeWalt, Ryobi, Simpson, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Cozyla Smart Calendar Review: I Tested a Smart Wall Calendar in My Kitchen—It Changed How I Run My Home
Cleaning & Organizing

I Tested a Smart Wall Calendar in My Kitchen—It Changed How I Run My Home

By Glenda Taylor

A person with work gloves uses a wet saw to cut tile as they work on a backsplash.
Tools

How to Use a Wet Saw to Cut Tile

By Theresa Clement

Woman mows lawn at dusk, mower coming toward camera.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Mow a Lawn the Right Way

By Teresa Odle, Jennifer Noonan