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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

A group of the best hose splitters on a concrete floor before testing
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Garden Hose Splitter of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Mike Bruton

The Best Drill Bits for Stainless Steel Option
Power Tools

The Best Drill Bits for Stainless Steel, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

By Mike Bruton, Mark Wolfe

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Electric Snow Blowers of 2026, Tested By Our Experts

By Mike Bruton, Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

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

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

By Glenda Taylor, Mike Bruton

The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets
Tools & Materials

This Simple Tool Can Transform Your Cordless Drill for Any Project

By Mike Bruton

Best Woodworking Clamps
Hand Tools

The Best Woodworking Clamps

By Mike Bruton

The Best Construction Adhesives
Tools & Materials

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

By Glenda Taylor, Mike Bruton

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

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers for Hills, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Mike Bruton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Coping Saw Options
Hand Tools

The Best Coping Saws for Cutting Molding, Tested

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.
HVAC

The Best Fire Logs for Long-Lasting Ambience, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Glenda Taylor

Best Egg Grill Smoker
Grills

The Best Smokers

By Mike Bruton

Best Glue for Glass Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Glues for Glass

By Mike Bruton

Best Outdoor Trash Can
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Trash Cans for Garbage Pickup

By Mike Bruton