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The Best Heated Vest Options

Clothing & Gear

Best Heated Vests To Beat the Cold, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham, Amber Guetebier

A group of the best energy-efficient space heaters together with some on a table and some on the floor.

Our Favorite Energy-Efficient Space Heater Adds Style to Our Homes While Heating

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

A group of the best handheld steam cleaners together before testing

Cleaning Supplies

This Handheld Steam Cleaner Makes Cleaning Multiple Surfaces Fast and Easy

By Katie Barton, Shannon Lee, Bob Beacham

The Best Freestanding Tub Faucet Options

After Talking to a Design Expert, These are Our Top Picks for the Best Freestanding Tub Faucets

close-up from the best jackhammers options laid out on a patio

After Testing Multiple Jackhammers, Our Top Pick Is the Most Powerful of the Bunch

By Jodi Webb, Bob Beacham

The Best Flashlights for Power Outages

Be Prepared for Emergencies With Our Favorite Flashlight for Power Outages, and Other Great Picks

These Are Our Favorite Snow Blower Brands of 2025

cozy living room with one of the wood stove brands options

These Are the Best Wood Stove Brands and Manufacturers Today

A DIYer using an air compressor for home improvement projects with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.

Skills & Techniques

How to Use an Air Compressor for a Host of Jobs Around the House

The Best Wood Moisture Meters

This Moisture Meter is Our Top Pick for an Accurate Wood Moisture Reading

The Best Pellet Stove Brands Options

The 7 Best Pellet Stove Brands of 2025

The Best Allen Wrench Set Options

These Are Our Favorite Tested Best Allen Wrench Sets to Add to Your Tool Box of 2025

By Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe

The Best Cordless Caulk Guns

The Best Cordless Caulking Gun for A Fast, Professional Finish

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

The Best Work Gloves Options

After Testing Work Gloves, This is The Pair We Use Daily

By Mark Wolfe, Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The Best DeWalt Miter Saw Options

The Best DeWalt Miter Saws, According to Our Testing

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

A person using a remote to adjust the best heat pump option mounted on a wall above a window

The Best Heat Pumps for Cold Climates

The Best Pump for Flooded Yard Options

The Best Pumps for Flooded Yards

TK DIY Tools You've Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

14 DIY Tools You’ve Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee: Finding the Best Power Tools For Contractors, Tradespeople, and Serious DIYers

A selection of the best portable table saws

The Best Portable Table Saws, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Mark Clement

A group of the Best Portable Band Saws in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best palm nailers together before testing.

The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

The Best Portable Tool Box Options

Storage & Organizing

The Best Portable Tool Boxes, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

Person wearing black rubber gloves uses paint roller to apply blue paint over primed particle baord.

How to Paint Particle Board

A Westinghouse 3600-Watt Gasoline/Propane Portable Generator connected to a small propane tank is being used to power a TV under an RV's awning.

How Much Propane Does a Generator Use?

A side-by-side of a white pergola attached to a suburban home and a white gazebo in a backyard garden.

The Differences Between Pergolas and Gazebos, Explained

Updated by Theresa Clement Bob Beacham

Generator is used next to camping car.

What Is an Inverter Generator? These Are the Facts

Black algae on a pool bottom growing around the drain.

Pools & Water Features

How to Get Rid of Black Algae in Your Swimming Pool (and Keep it From Coming Back)

The Best Solar-Powered Security Camera Options

The Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras

By Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

A light wood colored laminate flooring has a scratch that was caused by the chair on top of it.

How to Repair Laminate Flooring: 5 Problems, Solved

A home heat pump control system.

Heating & Cooling

4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology

The Best Makita Drill Options

The Best Makita Drills for DIYers and Professionals

A side by side photo showing a heat pump water heater on the left and a tankless water heater on the right, both installed in a residential garage.

Heat Pump Water Heater vs. Tankless: 5 Key Comparisons

A heat pump unit installed on side of a yellow exterior wall.

Repair & Maintenance

Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It

A person grilling on a natural gas grill in a suburban backyard.

Outdoor Kitchens

Natural Gas vs. Propane Grill: Which Is Best for Your Home Cookouts?

The best fireplace screen protecting a brick surround from a burning fire.

The Best Fireplace Screens for a Safe, Inviting Hearth

The Best HVAC Brands Options

The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor

Walls & Ceilings

The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A person climbing a ladder to reach the gutters on a home.

8 Types of Ladders Every Homeowner Should Know

A woman in a yellow bathing suit using the best outdoor shower option

The Best Outdoor Showers for Pools, Camping, and More

Greenworks vs. Ego

Greenworks vs. Ego: Which Battery Brand Has the Better Outdoor Collection?

greenworks-ryobi-comparison

Tools & Materials

Greenworks vs. Ryobi: Two Big Battery-Powered Tool Brands Go Head-to-Head

A group of the best wood cleaners on a wood dining table before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Wood Cleaners for Furniture, Floors, and More, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

First-Time Tool Kit

14 High-Quality First-Time Tool Kit Essentials for Under $100

The Best Places to Buy a Refrigerator Options

The Best Places to Buy a Refrigerator

14 Emergency Plumbing Tools All Homeowners Should Have on Hand

By Melissa Graham, Bob Beacham

Bauer vs. Hercules

Bauer vs. Hercules: Finding the Right Power Tool for Every DIYer and Pro

10 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Home Security

10 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Home Security

By Joe Provey, Bob Beacham

The 18 Best Generator Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

A row of circuit breakers and red and blue wires on the best circuit breaker.

The Best Circuit Breakers for Homes, Businesses, RVs and Boats

The best heat pump dryer installed in a wall of cabinetry in a modern living space.

The Best Heat Pump Dryers for Energy Efficiency

By Klevisa Bathorja, Michelle Larson, Stephanie Cronk, Bob Beacham

A section of wall covered in black and white soundproofing panels with a tv, guitar, and microphone set up in front of them.

Tools & Materials

The Best Soundproofing Panels to Control Unwanted Noise

The Best Heat Pump Water Heater installed in a tidy utility room with white walls.

The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters to Save Energy And Lower Bills

Person holding yellow disc sander.

5 Types of Sanders Every DIYer Should Know—Plus 4 You’ve Probably Never Seen Before

Ryobi vs. DeWalt

Ryobi vs. DeWalt: Finding the Right Power Tools for Homeowners and Pros

The Best Oil For Lawn Mower Options

The Best Oils for Lawn Mower Maintenance

The Best Tile Leveling System Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Tile Leveling Systems for DIYers or Pros

Harbor Freight vs. The Home Depot

Harbor Freight vs. The Home Depot: 3 Big Differences Between 2 Beloved Tool Stores

A person using the best drywall lift to install a large panel of drywall in a room being built.

Building & Installing

The Best Drywall Lifts to Simplify Construction Projects

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr

Paints & Finishes

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Decorating Challenge

A modern kitchen with countertops at two different levels counter height and bar height.

What’s the Difference Between Bar Height and Counter Height?

A person spraying Wet & Forget Miss Muffet's Revenge spider repellent onto a roof overhang.

The Best Spider Repellents to Keep Creepy Critters at Bay

The Best Furnace Brands for Today’s Home

By Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

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