More from Katie Barton (Page 2)

A group of The Best Vacuums For Apartments next to an apartment wall before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Vacuums for Apartments

By Lizzy Briskin, Katie Barton, Glenda Taylor

The Best Wood Stove Fans

This Simple Add-On Can Increase Your Wood Stove’s Efficiency

By Katie Barton, Tony Carrick

Tineco Pure One S70

Cleaning Supplies

Tineco Pure One S70 Stick Vacuum Review

By Katie Barton

A Variety of the Best Cordless Vacuums for Pet Hair Lined Up Against a Wall, Showcasing stick and handheld models

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Cordless Vacuums for Dealing With Pet Hair, Allergens, and Everyday Dirt

By Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton

The Best Mop Options

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Mops of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Our Experts

By Katie Barton, Kat Hodgins, Debbie Wolfe, Michelle Larson

Best Garage Door Lubricants

Tools & Materials

The Best Garage Door Lubricants

By Katie Barton, Tom Scalisi

Lysol Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner - In Use

Cleaning Supplies

The $3 Cleaner That Finally Removed My Embarrassing Toilet Bowl Rings

By Katie Barton

Best Mold Test Kits

The Best Mold Test Kits, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, Timothy Dale

Best Mole Traps

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The 5 Best Mole Traps, Tested

By Katie Barton, Timothy Dale

A group of the best lightweight vacuums grouped together against a wall before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Lightweight Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed by Our Experts

By Katie Barton

The Best Smoke Alarm Options

We Tested the Best Smoke Detectors—Here Are the Top Picks for Your Home

By Tony Carrick, Katie Barton, Tom Scalisi

Dyson vs Shark vacuums in use cleaning carpeting during testing.

The Best Vacuums for Any Type of Flooring According to Our Tests

By Katie Barton, Glenda Taylor

O-Cedar Easy Wring Spin set up and ready to use with Bob Vila Home Hero badge

Cleaning Supplies

O’Cedar Spin Mop Review: It’s Viral for a Reason

By Katie Barton

Philips Hue Smart Bulb Light Bulb with Box

I Almost Installed a Dimmer Switch, But I Tried Philips Hue Smart Bulbs Instead

By Katie Barton

8 of the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners lined up on wood floor

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Handheld Steam Cleaners Based on Our Tests

By Carol Benton, Katie Barton

Best Plastic Glue close-up

Tools & Materials

We Tested 6 Popular Glues for Plastic—This One Worked Best

By Katie Barton, Timothy Dale

The Best Box Fans

The Best Box Fans for Any Room in Your Home, Tested

By Katie Barton, Timothy Dale

OnlyNew Fan sitting on picnic table

Clothing & Gear

The $30 Camping Accessory That I Never Leave at Home

By Katie Barton

A group photo of tested mops

After 10 Hours of Hands-On Testing, These Are Our Best Electric Mops of 2026

By Katie Barton

Swiffer Sweep & Mop Deluxe 2-in-1 Floor Mopping and Sweeping Kit

This Upgraded Swiffer Is My New Favorite Floor Cleaner and It’s On Sale for Under $20

By Katie Barton

Outdoor misting fans group

We Tested Outdoor Misting Fans During a 2-Week Heat Wave, and These Are the 7 Worth Buying

By Michelle Larson, Bob Beacham, Katie Barton, Glenda Taylor

Best Landscape Fabrics laid out

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Prevent Weeds With This Simple Garden Add-On

By Katie Barton, Heather Blackmore, Timothy Dale

The Best Expandable Hoses

Lawn, Garden & Pool

After Testing 18 Expandable Hoses, Our Favorite Is Durable and Lightweight

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher, Katie Barton

Best Dehumidifiers_group 2

This Small Appliance Makes A Huge Impact On Home Comfort

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton

A group of the Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels together outside before testing.

Tools & Materials

The Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels. According to Our Testing

By Katie Barton, Tony Carrick

A group of the best floor scrubbers leaned against a wall before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

Floor Scrubbers That Actually Work on the Worst Messes

By Jasmine Harding, Katie Barton

A group of the Best Robot Vacuums for Hardwood Floors together on a wood floor before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Robot Vacuums for Keeping Hardwood Floors Spotless, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, Katie Barton

Best Outdoor Fans on a concrete patio near a wooded area

Outdoor Furniture

We Tested 10 Outdoor Fans—Beat the Heat All Summer With Our Top Pick

By Katie Barton, Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best fire pit tables on a cement patio near a wooded area.

Deck, Patio & Porch

Our Favorite Fire Pit Table is Easy to Start and Built to Last

By Katie Barton

The Best Floor Fans

After Testing Floor Fans for 2 Months, We Found the Best

By Katie Barton, Erica Reagle, Stacey L. Nash

Eight of the Best Garage Fans in an insulated garage

See the Best Garage Fans for Beating the Heat

By Katie Barton, Bob Beacham

Several of the Best Grass Shears laying side by side

We Tested 11 Pairs of Grass Shears—These 8 Are a Cut Above the Rest

By Mark Wolfe, Kat Hodgins, Katie Barton

Kitchen Remodel Finds from Wayfair

Kitchen Remodeling

10 Unexpected Kitchen Remodel Finds You Can Get from Wayfair

By Katie Barton

A group of the best oscillating sprinklers on a green lawn before testing.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Put The Best Oscillating Sprinklers Through Hours of Testing to Find the 7 Top Picks

By Katie Barton, Tony Carrick

The Best Fertilizers For Plumerias Options

Boost Blooms and Grow Healthier Plants with the Best Fertilizers for Plumerias

By Katie Barton

The Most Energy Efficient Appliances Options

These are 2025’s Most Energy Efficient Appliances

By Katie Barton

Best Solar Fence Lights 2

We Tested Solar Fence Lights Through Rainstorms—These Were the Brightest

By Katie Barton, Hannah Selinger

Person Holding a White Seed Putting it on a Pot with Soil

Editor-Favorite Seeds for Proven Performance and Exceptional Flavor

By Katie Barton

Growing Seasons are Getting Longer

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Our Favorite Drip Irrigation System is Shockingly Easy to Set Up

By Tom Scalisi, Katie Barton

A group of the best lawn sprinkler systems on a patio table before testing.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Our Favorite Lawn Sprinkler Is Designed to Fit Any Lawn Shape or Size

By Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton

The AeroGarden Bounty Hydroponic System with its light shining on healthy growing plants.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested 8 Hydroponic Systems, and Our Favorite is One of the Least Expensive

By Katie Barton, Glenda Taylor, Jenn Ryan

Deals Roundup 2/7 Option: AeroGarden Harvest

Lawn Care & Gardening

Hydroponic Gardeners, Rejoice: AeroGarden Is Back

By Katie Barton

The new Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus refueling via a gas generator outside of a garage

Meet the Most Accessible Whole-Home Backup That Can Work with Your Existing Generator and Solar Panels

By Katie Barton

Presented By Anker SOLIX

A group of the best tile cleaners group together in front of a tiled wall before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

We Tested 10 Tile Cleaners to Find the Best One

By Debbie Wolfe, Katie Barton

The Best Fertilizer For Palm Trees Options

Our Favorite Fertilizer for Palm Trees Only Needs to be Applied 4 Times a Year

By Katie Barton

Woman doing laundry with the LG WashTower

Washer-Dryer Combo Design Leaps Forward in LG’s Newest High-Tech Space-Saver

By Katie Barton

Presented By LG Electronics

Ace Hardware cyber monday deals

I Can’t Pass Up This Cyber Monday Deal at Ace Hardware

By Katie Barton

GE 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier With Built-In Pump

The GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier Kept My Humid Basement Bone-Dry

By Katie Barton

Testing the Vornado 660 fan in a bedroom

Our 10 Best Fans for Cooling the Home, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, Tom Scalisi

Green Jisulife Portable Neck Fan on top of its box with charging cord

Clothing & Gear

Jisulife Portable Neck Fan: A Must-Have for Muggy Outdoor Activities

By Katie Barton

Several robot mops lined up on hardwood floor

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Robot Mops for Effortlessly Clean Floors, Tested

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Katie Barton

Person using Ryobi Power Scrubber to clean back of camper

Cleaning Supplies

Messes Have Met Their Match: Ryobi One+ 18V Power Scrubber Review

By Katie Barton

Five of the Best Outdoor Rugs on a concrete patio surrounded by trees

Outdoor Furniture

The Best Outdoor Rugs for the Deck and Patio, Tested

By Katie Barton, Savannah Sher, Donna Boyle Schwartz

White Air King Commercial-Grade Box Fan on wood floor in front of box

Air King Commercial-Grade Box Fan Review: Perfect for Stuffy Bedrooms

By Katie Barton

The OtO Lawn Sprinkler watering a green lawn during testing.

The OtO Lawn Sprinkler Is a Game Changer for Forgetful Gardeners

By Katie Barton

A group of the best degreasers together before testing.

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Degreasers for Tackling Stubborn Messes, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton

A group of the Best Shower Tile Cleaners on a counter before testing.

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Shower Tile Cleaner for a Sparkling Shower, Tested

By Katie Barton, Additional research provided by Carol Benton

A group of the 10 best kitchen cleaners on a counter before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Kitchen Cleaners for Grease, Grime, and Food Messes, Tested

By Katie Barton, Ana Chevalier

A group of the best floor cleaners before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Floor Cleaners for Every Type of Hard Flooring in Your Home, Tested

By Katie Barton, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best laminate floor cleaners grouped together before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Laminate Floor Cleaners for Dirt, Spills, and Stains, Tested

By Katie Barton, Savannah Sher

The 10 best bathroom cleaners grouped together before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Bathroom Cleaners for Different Surfaces

By Katie Barton, Manasa Reddigari, Timothy Dale

Nine all-purpose cleaners on a countertop in front of white subway tile

Cleaning Supplies

The Best All-Purpose Cleaners to Make Your Entire Home Sparkle, Tested

By Katie Barton, Jasmine Harding, Carol Benton

The Roborock Q Revo robot vacuum in its docking station while next to its packaging during testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Roborock Q Revo Vacuum and Mop Saves Me Hours Every Week

By Katie Barton

A person using the Shark HydroVac with LED lights to clean hardwood floors.

Shark HydroVac Review: Is This Vac/Mop as Good as a Bissell CrossWave?

By Katie Barton

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