Mike Bruton

Contributing Writer

About

Mike Bruton is a former carpenter turned writer, specializing in tools, gadgets, automobiles, travel and technology. When not writing, Mike is surfing as much as he can along the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. Check out samples of his work or get in touch at gobruton.com.

More from Mike Bruton

The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets
DIY

This Simple Tool Can Transform Your Cordless Drill for Any Project

By Mike Bruton

A hose splitter with four hose attached to it outside in the garden
DIY

We Found the Best Garden Hose Splitter to Handle Your Irrigation Demands 

By Tony Carrick, By Mike Bruton

Best Woodworking Clamps
Building & Installing

The Best Woodworking Clamps

By Mike Bruton

The Best Construction Adhesives
DIY

We Glued, Clamped, and Pulled—Here Are the Construction Adhesives That Didn’t Budge

By Glenda Taylor, By Mike Bruton

Person in blue sweatshirt and jeans driving one of the best riding mowers for hills and uneven yards
DIY

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers for Hills, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, By Mike Bruton, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Coping Saw Options
Hand Tools

The Best Coping Saws for Cutting Molding, Tested

By Mike Bruton

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options
DIY

Clear Winter Weather With 2025’s Best Electric Snow Blowers, Tested

By Mike Bruton, By Tony Carrick, By Zach Lazzari

A group of the best tested ash vacuums placed together in front of an indoor fireplace.
Cleaning & Organizing

We Tested the Best Ash Vacuums, These Are Our Favorites for Keeping Your Fireplace Clean

By Glenda Taylor, By Mike Bruton

A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.
Fireplaces & Chimneys

The Best Fire Logs for Long-Lasting Ambience, Tested

By Mike Bruton, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Drill Bits for Stainless Steel Option
Power Tools

The Best Drill Bits for Stainless Steel, Tested and Reviewed

By Mike Bruton, By Mark Wolfe

Best Egg Grill Smoker
Grills

The Best Smokers

By Mike Bruton

Best Glue for Glass Options
DIY

The Best Glues for Glass

By Mike Bruton

Best Outdoor Trash Can
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Trash Cans for Garbage Pickup

By Mike Bruton