More from Timothy Dale (Page 2)

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Here Are the Best Compact Circular Saws That Offer Big Results

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Mark Clement

A group of the best home air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.

We Tested the Top Home Air Compressors for Over 20 Hours to Find the Best Choices for Your Home Projects

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Best Grout Removal Tool Options

Tools & Materials

After 5 Hours of Hands-On Testing, These Are Our Favorite Grout Removal Tools for DIY Renovations

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

Best Plastic Glue close-up

Tools & Materials

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

By Katie Barton, Timothy Dale

A close-up image of a spring attached to a garage door.

Can You Replace Garage Door Springs Yourself?

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila, Catherine Hiles, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Fruit Fly Traps

Our Favorite Fruit Fly Trap Costs Less Than $1

By Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

A boiler (left) and a solar-powered hot water tank (right) in residential spaces.

Boiler vs. Water Heater: What’s the Difference?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Garage Door Insulation Kits Option

This Simple DIY Upgrade Keeps Your Garage Comfortable and Warm

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

Scan to see if plugs are overheating

Tech & Electronics

The Best Thermal Cameras to Identify Issues and Avoid Drilling Holes

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Box Fans

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

By Katie Barton, Timothy Dale

The Best Pool Closing Kits

Pool Maintenance

Get Your Pool Ready for the Off-Season With the Best Pool Closing Kits

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best pole saws together before testing.

The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning That We’ve Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Person points hair dryer at hole in a wall covered with pink spackle.

How Long Does Spackle Take to Dry?

By Timothy Dale

July Ace Hardware Milwaukee Packout Milwaukee Packout 22 XL Tool Box

15 Easy Ideas for Tool Storage

By Timothy Dale, Deirdre Mundorf

Person using a trowel to add texture to a wall.

Walls & Ceilings

11 Types of Wall Texture and How to Create Each in Your Home

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Termite Treatment Options

We Researched 25 Popular DIY Termite Treatments— These 7 Are Best

By Timothy Dale

Worker's hands in gloves press the tile to the floor as part of tile installation. Level sits nearby.

Building & Installing

How to Install Tile Floors

By Timothy Dale

Close up of kitchen counter with butcher block

5 Things to Know About Sealing Butcher Block Countertops

By Timothy Dale

The 9 best exterior caulk options together on an outdoor workbench.

Tools & Materials

We Tested the 9 Best Exterior Caulks. Here Are Our Top Picks to Keep Your Home Dry

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The best attic ladder extends from an open attic door in an hallway

Tools & Materials

9 Sturdy Attic Ladders That Won’t Wobble Beneath You

By Timothy Dale

Toro TItan 60in Zero Turn in use

We Tested Zero-Turn Mowers for Months on Acreages Big and Small, and These Are the 7 Best

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

A group of the best portable power station options

Tech & Electronics

After Testing 18 Portable Power Stations, We’ve Found the Best

By Tom Scalisi, Beth Cranston, Stephanie Cronk, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Fence Stain Options

We Spent 20+ Hours Testing the Best Fence Stains. Our Top Choice Will Make Your Fence Look Like New

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best folding wagon options together in a yard

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Put These Folding Wagons To The Test to Find the 6 Best Options

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

Person uses a screwdriver to install a GFCI electrical outlet into wall.

How Much Does a GFCI Outlet Cost to Install?

By Timothy Dale

Mold grows in the section of a washing machine door where the seal meets the metal.

What to Do About Mold in a Washing Machine

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

Full hot tub on the deck of a wood cabin, with verdant trees in the background.

How to Drain a Hot Tub

By Timothy Dale

Best Bug Zappers

We Tested the Best Indoor Bug Zappers for Mosquitoes, Gnats, and Flies

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

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 Pool Heater Option on the grass next to a pool

How To Choose a Pool Heater Plus the 9 Best Models

By Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

A person adding salt to the best water softener option

Do You Have Hard Water? This Is How to Size a Water Softener for Your Home

By Timothy Dale

PEX piping with red and blue attachments; a man installs copper piping in a basement.

PEX vs. Copper: Which Pipes Are Best for Your Plumbing Project?

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Timothy Dale

Testing pool vacuums like the Dolphin Nautilus in an above-ground pool

We Tested Above-Ground Pool Vacuums for a Month—These Are the Best of 2025

By Lisa Galek, Timothy Dale, Stephanie Cronk

An image of man installing faced insulation panels next to an image of unfaced insulation.

Faced vs. Unfaced Insulation: Which Is Best for Your Home?

By Timothy Dale, Theresa Clement

Several of the best screwdriver sets laid out together on a counter.

10 Screwdriver Sets That Won’t Fail During Tough Tasks or Precision Repairs

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Detail Sander Options

Our Favorite Detail Sanders After Hands-On Testing

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

A row of floor heating distribution PEX Pipes.

The Complete Guide to PEX Pipe

By Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

The Best Upholstery Cleaner Options

Cleaning Supplies

The 9 Best Upholstery Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Stacey L. Nash

The Best Angle Grinder Options

Our Favorite Angle Grinder Automatically Adjusts Speed and Torque

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Seven of the best hose timers resting on wood floor

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Use This Simple Tool To Grow A Healthier Garden And Lower Your Water Bill

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

What Size Dehumidifier Do I Need

How to Choose a Dehumidifier That’s Right for Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Timothy Dale, Bob Vila Staff

A DIYer using an angle grinder to cut metal in her home workshop.

Skills & Techniques

How to Use an Angle Grinder Properly

By Timothy Dale

A woman wearing white paints a white deck with a gazebo while on a ladder.

Painting & Finishing

How to Paint a Deck

By Bob Vila, Glenda Taylor, Updated by Timothy Dale

A can of Cutter bug control spray being sprayed on a lawn

Best Mosquito Control Sprays and Foggers for a Bite-Free Summer

By Timothy Dale

A lineup of the best outdoor wood sealers next to test boards.

Outdoor Furniture

How To Keep Outdoor Wood Beautiful Year-Round: Best Sealers for the Job

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Best Pool Test Kit Options

Pool Water Testing Has Never Been Easier Thanks to These Test Kits

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Chlorine Tablets Option

These Chlorine Tablets Will Keep Your Pool Clear of Bacteria, Algae, and Insects All Summer

By Timothy Dale

Young couple talking to manual worker about housing design plans at construction site.

Building & Installing

If You Install a Shed or Pool, Don’t Forget to Check Out These Local Regulations

By Timothy Dale

A newly clean dryer vent hose with a small pile of dryer lint in front of the hose.

How to Clean a Dryer Vent

By Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

A young man pressure washes the patio in front of a nicely landscaped stucco house.

14 Things You Should Never Clean With a Pressure Washer

By Timothy Dale

Kobalt EGO and DeWalt mowers

After Testing 30+ Mowers, We Found the Best Self-Propelled Models

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Best Pool Shocks options by the pool

Ensure Your Pool Water Is Clean and Safe With This $5 Product

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference?

Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Flooring Company

The 5 Best Flooring Companies

By Timothy Dale, Sabrina Serani, Jeff Keleher

A close up of a person replacing carpet.

The 4 Best Carpet Installation Companies

By Timothy Dale, Jeff Keleher

The Best Plumbing Services Options

The Best Plumbing Services in America, Vetted

By Timothy Dale, Evelyn Auer

The Best Grill Thermometer Options

We Tested the Best Grill Thermometers for Perfectly Cooked Food, Every Time

By Timothy Dale, Jen Karetnick

The Best Ant Killer Option

Our Favorite Ant Killer is People and Pet Safe

By Timothy Dale

The Best Grass For Sandy Soil Options

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Grass for Sandy Soil to Ensure a Lush Lawn

By Timothy Dale

Polycrylic vs Polyurethane: Which Finish to Use On Your Wood Project

Repair & Maintenance

Polycrylic vs. Polyurethane: What’s the Difference?

By Michelle Ullman, Phillip Tinner, Updated by Timothy Dale

A spacious outdoor deck stained a cedar color with patio furniture on top.

Deck, Patio & Porch

The Dos and Don’ts of Sealing the Deck

By Timothy Dale, Theresa Clement, Bob Vila

A group of the best gas string trimmer options together outside on the ground

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Spent 2 Days Testing the Best Gas String Trimmers. Here Are Our Top Picks

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Kitchen Appliances Options

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Kitchen Appliance Brands of 2025

By Timothy Dale

Person uses needle-nose pliers to remove faucet cartridge from kitchen faucet.

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

By Timothy Dale, Michael Franco

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