More from Paul Rankin (Page 2)

Pool Maintenance

The Best Chlorine Tablets for Fighting Algae and Cloudy Water

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

Outdoor Furniture

The Best Outdoor Fans for Patios, Pools, and Garages

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

The Best (and Worst) Materials for Your Bathroom Floor

By Bob Beacham, Updated by Paul Rankin

Storage & Organizing

After Testing 11 Top-Rated Tool Chests, These Are the 7 Worth Your Money

By Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor, Paul Rankin, Kara Illig, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

The Best Outdoor Solar Lights for Easy, Wire-Free Lighting

By Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe, Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Jasmine Harding

Cleaning & Organizing

I Clean My Whole House With a Steam Cleaner (Except These 8 Things). Here’s What I Do.

Pool Maintenance

The Best Pool Timers of 2026, Tested by Pool Owners

By Paul Rankin, Chase Brush

We Tested the Best Window ACs for Every Room and Budget

Additional research provided by Tony Carrick, By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

We Tested 4 U-Shaped Air Conditioners to Find the Best for Quiet, Efficient Cooling

By Tom Scalisi, Paul Rankin

Tech & Electronics

We Tested Neck Fans in Florida Heat—These are the Best

By Stephanie Cronk, Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Pool Maintenance

The Lazy Way to a Cleaner Pool: The Best Robotic Pool Skimmers, Tested

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Chase Brush

Composite vs. Wood Decking: Which Is Better?

By Bob Beacham, Paul Rankin

We’ve Tested 18 Robot Lawn Mowers—These 6 Are Our Favorites

By Mark Wolfe, Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Robotic Lawn Mowers of 2026—Segway, Worx, Mammotion, and More Tested by Our Team of Experts

Pool Maintenance

There Are Too Many Robot Pool Cleaners Out There—Here Are the 10 Worth Buying

By Paul Rankin, Jen Karetnick, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Pool Maintenance

Say Goodbye to Manual Scrubbing—Our Top Pool Vacuums Do the Work for You

By Paul Rankin, Lisa Galek, Jen Karetnick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

17 Types of Rakes and Their Uses

By Jennifer Noonan, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Paul Rankin

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Beatbot AquaSense X Might Be the Best Pool Robot Ever—But It Costs More Than Some Used Cars

We Baked 200+ Pies in 14 Outdoor Pizza Ovens—These Are the 9 Worth Buying

By Michelle Larson, Paul Rankin, Mark Wolfe, Kathleen Corlett, Stephanie Cronk, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

Mattresses & Bedding

The Best Cooling Blankets for a More Comfortable Night’s Sleep

By Stacey L. Nash, Paul Rankin

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Robot Mops for Effortlessly Clean Floors, Tested

By Katie Barton, Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe

We Smoked, Seared, and Slow-Cooked Our Way Through These Pellet Grills

By Glenda Taylor, Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Pool Maintenance

Sick of Pool Debris? These Above-Ground Pool Vacuums Actually Help

By Lisa Galek, Stephanie Cronk, Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

New to Smokers? Start With Our Top Picks—Tested by a Beginner

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Weed Killers We Tested for Fast, Reliable Results

By Mark Wolfe, Paul Rankin, Katie Barton, Additional research provided by Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

Tick or Bed Bug? That Tiny Pest in Your Home Might Not Be What You Think It Is

By Michelle Ullman, Paul Rankin

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested Organic Lawn Fertilizers—These 6 Work Best

By Mark Wolfe, Paul Rankin

How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets Without Using Chemical Pesticides (and Without Getting Stung)

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Paul Rankin

The Best Portable Air Conditioners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Paul Rankin, Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

What Size Mini-Split Air Conditioner Do I Need?

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

Pool Maintenance

The Best Pool Shocks of 2026, Tested By Experts

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

The Best Paint Sprayers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Paul Rankin

Pool Maintenance

Which Suction Pool Cleaner Actually Works? We Tested 6 Models

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Pools & Water Features

The Right Way to Shock a Pool—and Why You Need to Do It ASAP

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

After Testing, These Are the Best Ultrasonic Pest Repellers

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Lawn Sprinklers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton, Paul Rankin

The Best Cabinet Paint Sprayers for a Factory-Smooth Finish

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

How Long Should You Water Your Lawn?

By Manasa Reddigari, Paul Rankin

Pool Maintenance

The Best Pool Filters of 2026, Tested and Rated

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Stephanie Cronk

Pools & Water Features

10 Tips for Keeping Your Above-Ground Pool Clean

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

Pool Maintenance

The Best Pool Test Kits of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Safety & Security

Renters and Casual DIYers, Meet Your New Favorite Smart Lock

Is the BoxBlayde Worth It? A Hands-On Review of This Cordless Box Cutter

Skills & Techniques

4 Ways to Refresh Dried Glue in a Pinch

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Lawn Fertilizers of 2026, Tested on Real Grass

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Mark Wolfe, Amy Lynch

Pool Maintenance

Aiper Scuba V3 Review: AI Cleaning That Actually Feels Smart

Appliances & Cookware

Gozney Arc Lite vs. Arc XL: Which Pizza Oven Is Right for You?

We Tested The Best Lawn Mowers for Small Yards to Make Mowing Effortless—Cordless, Self-Propelled, Robotic, and More

By Mark Wolfe, Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Safety & Security

No Wiring, No Battery Swaps, No Midnight Chirping: The Smoke Alarm Upgrade Worth Making

Get Smooth Paint and Flawless Walls With the Best Drywall Primers of 2026

By Tom Scalisi, Paul Rankin

The Best LED Ceiling Lights for Every Room—Recessed, Flush Mount, Smart, and More Tested and Reviewed

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

Cleaning Supplies

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

Cleaning Supplies

This One-Scoop Pool Treatment Cleared My Water in 24 Hours—But There’s a Catch

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Aiper IrriSense 2 Watered My Raised Beds Without Any Fuss—and Skipped Rainy Days Automatically

Pool Maintenance

I Tested One of the Most Affordable Pool Robots—And Sometimes Simple Is Exactly What My Pool Needs

8 Good Reasons to Participate in Now Mow May

By Rachel Brougham, Updated by Paul Rankin

Pool Maintenance

Aiper EcoSurfer S2 Review: A Set-It-and-Forget-It Pool Upgrade

Pool Maintenance

I Tested a $1,500 Pool Robot That Skims the Surface Too—Here’s the Verdict

Cleaning Supplies

I Tested the Narwal Flow 2 Before Its Release—And It’s a Big Leap for Robot Vacuums

The Best Laser Measures for DIYers and Pros, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Garden Trowels for Digging, Planting, and Transplanting

By Paul Rankin, Kat Hodgins

Clothing & Gear

The Best Gardening Gloves to Protect Your Hands in the Yard

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis, Manasa Reddigari, Paul Rankin

Metal Roofs vs. Asphalt Shingles: What to Consider When Replacing Your Roof

By Theresa Clement, Paul Rankin

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Grass Seed for Florida, Tested for Fast Growth and Density

By Paul Rankin, Savannah Sher

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