More from Timothy Dale (Page 2)

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, By Theresa Clement, By Bob Vila

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

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

By Timothy Dale, By Mark Wolfe

The Best Kitchen Appliances Options
Appliances

The Best Kitchen Appliance Brands of 2025

By Timothy Dale

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

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

By Timothy Dale, By Michael Franco

Person wearing brown jacket holding a pencil uses a tape measure to measure a board.
DIY

How to Use a Tape Measure

By Timothy Dale

Radon test kit group
DIY

After 5 Months of Monitoring, We Found the 6 Best Radon Test Kits

By Michelle Larson, By Timothy Dale

The Best Backpack Sprayer Options
DIY

After 8 Hours of Testing, Our Favorite Backpack Sprayer Was the Most Comfortable and Precise

By Mark Wolfe, By Timothy Dale

5 rolled up solar pool covers lined up against an above ground pool
Energy & Power

After Extensive Hands-On Testing, Here Are Our 5 Best Solar Pool Covers of 2025

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Refrigerator Brand Options
Appliances

The Best Refrigerator Brands of 2025, Ranked and Rated

By Timothy Dale, By Bob Beacham

Water sprinklers irrigate the lawns of several bungalow homes.
DIY

How to Install an Underground Sprinkler System

By Michael Franco, Updated by Timothy Dale

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting Options
Furniture & Decor

Our Kitchen Has Never Been More Functional Thanks to This Simple Product

By Michelle Larson, By Timothy Dale

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Exterior

We Tested if a Robot Could Clean Our Pools, and Were Shocked By The Results

By Paul Rankin, By Timothy Dale, By Jen Karetnick

how to move a hot tub
DIY

How to Move a Hot Tub

By Timothy Dale

View from inside of man looking into an empty refrigerator.
Appliances

Why Is My Fridge Making Noise?

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

The Best Angle Grinder Options
Power Tools

Our Favorite Angle Grinder Automatically Adjusts Speed and Torque

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

Group of Lightweight Garden Hoses inside a turquoise garden cart
Landscaping

After 8 Hours of Hands-On Testing, Here Are 2025’s Best Lightweight Garden Hoses for Easy Handling

By Debbie Wolfe, By Timothy Dale

The Best Carpenter Bee Trap Options
Garden Pests

This Product Could Save You Hundreds or Even Thousands in Repairs

By Timothy Dale

A person using a chainsaw in action on a large log.
DIY

How to Use a Chainsaw

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

The best lawn edger options grouped together in a wooded setting
Landscaping

7 Lawn Edgers That Deliver Crisp Landscape Lines Without Unnecessary Effort

By Mark Wolfe, By Timothy Dale, By Andreana Lefton

Best Tool Brand Options
DIY

The 16 Best Tool Brands of 2025

By Bob Beacham, By Timothy Dale

How To Start a Fire in a Fire Pit
DIY

How to Start a Fire in a Fire Pit

By Timothy Dale, Updated by Gretchen Heber

A split image showing fiber cement siding on the left and vinyl siding on the right.
Curb Appeal

Fiber Cement Siding vs. Vinyl Siding: Important Factors to Consider When Updating Your Home’s Exterior

By Timothy Dale

The Best Power Hedge Trimmers
Landscaping

Transform Your Home’s Curb Appeal With This Power Tool

By Mark Wolfe, By Timothy Dale, By Andreana Lefton

Things You Can (and Can't) Put on Your Septic Field
Exterior

Things You Can (and Can’t) Put on Your Septic System’s Leach Field

By Timothy Dale

A flowering garden lines the stone edge of a swimming pool.
Exterior

This Product Helps Your Pool Filter Run Effeciently for Clean and Clear Water

By Timothy Dale

how to find your septic tank
Exterior

How to Find Your Septic Tank

By Timothy Dale

The Best Slug Killer
Garden Pests

Our Favorite Slug Killer is Natural, Effective, and Water Resistant

By Timothy Dale

A garbage disposal clogged with food scraps.
Appliances

Can You Have a Garbage Disposal With a Septic Tank?

By Timothy Dale

Man in his workshop using a woodworking router.
DIY

How to Use a Router the Right Way

By Timothy Dale

Woman removed faucet aerator from bathroom sink with wrench, which is next to sink.
Bathrooms

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

By Timothy Dale

A close-up image of a sprinkler irrigating a lawn.
DIY

How to Replace a Sprinkler Head on an In-Ground Sprinkler System

By Theresa Clement, By Bob Vila, By Timothy Dale, Updated by Paul Rankin

Best Sand for Sandbox Options
Furniture & Decor

Our Favorite Sandbox Sand is Natural, Safe, and Easy to Clean Off

By Timothy Dale

The Best Grill Cleaner Options
Grills

This Simple Product Can Cut Through Grease and Prep Your Grill for the Season

By Timothy Dale, By Jen Karetnick

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Fences

How Much Concrete Do I Need Per Fence Post?

By Timothy Dale

The best mole repellent option placed in a garden next to tomato plants
Lawn & Garden

We Researched 25 Options to Find the Best Mole Repellents for Lawns, Backyards, and Gardens

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best magnetic screen door options in their packaging on a wood floor.
Doors

Our Favorite Magnetic Screen Doorr Lets Fresh Air in and Keeps Bugs Out

By Debbie Wolfe, By Timothy Dale

The Best Safety Glasses
DIY

After 25 Hours of Testing, Our Favorite Safety Glasses Have a Game-Changing Feature

By Mark Wolfe, By Timothy Dale

The Best Workbench Kobalt overhead shot
DIY

Our Favorite Workbench Requires No Assembly

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale

The Best Outdoor Power Tool Options
Power Tools

The 5 Best Outdoor Power Tools That Run on Ego’s 56V Batteries

By Timothy Dale

Luxurious finished basement with large sectional couch, area rug, and polished wood-look floors.
Flooring

10 Basement Flooring Ideas That DIYers Can Install Themselves

By Timothy Dale

Woman tapes the caulking in front of her bathroom mirror with painter's tape.
Bathroom Remodeling

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom

By Timothy Dale, By Bob Vila

The Best Shovels Options close-up
DIY

We’ve Tested Various Shovels, See Which One is Our Absolute Favorite

By Mark Wolfe, By Michelle Ullman, By Timothy Dale

Lifeproof luxury vinyl plank flooring from The Home Depot installed in a laundry room or mud room.
DIY

A DIYer’s Guide to Replacing Flooring

By Timothy Dale

A roll of insulation and tools by an open wall.
Heating & Cooling

How to Install Insulation in Walls to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

By Timothy Dale

A man in a red shirt prepares wall insulation for a basement.
DIY

A Guide to Insulating Basement Walls

By Timothy Dale

10 Water faucet filters laying on a white countertop
Appliances & Cookware

After Filtering 50+ Gallons, Our Tests Show Faucet Water Filters Don’t Have To Be Expensive

By Mark Wolfe, By Timothy Dale, By Amy Lynch

The Best Artificial Grass Options
Curb Appeal

You Might Mistake Our Favorite Artificial Grass for the Real Thing

By Timothy Dale

The Best Drain Cleaners
Cleaning

This $7 Product Can Clear Even the Most Stubborn Drain Clog

By Paul Rankin, By Manasa Reddigari, By Timothy Dale

The best water softener option in a basement storage room
Interior

The Best Water Softeners of 2025 to Keep Your Pipes Free of Build-Up

By Timothy Dale

The Best Tick Spray For Yard Option
Garden Pests

Our Favorite Tick Spray Is Safe for Kids and Pets

By Timothy Dale

The Best Attic Insulation Options
Attics

Our Favorite Attic Insulation is Surprisingly DIY-Friendly

By Timothy Dale

The Best Weeding Tools Options
Landscaping

This Handy Tool is a Must-Have for Any Gardener

By Mark Wolfe, By Heather Blackmore, By Timothy Dale

Hand on a lever-style doorknob, on a dark-colored door.
DIY

12 Smart Ways to Lock a Door Without a Lock

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best wood chippers together in a yard.
DIY

Our Favorite Wood Chipper Can Handle the Toughest Branches

By Tom Scalisi, By Timothy Dale, By Mark Wolfe

An empty room with painted baseboards and carpet.
DIY

This Is the Easiest Way to Paint Baseboards With Carpet 

By Timothy Dale

A person using a belt sander on a rough wood table.
DIY

This Is Why You Need a Belt Sander in Your Home Workshop

By Timothy Dale

The girl saws off a piece of drywall with a special saw
DIY

This Tool is a Must-Have for DIY Renovation Projects

By Timothy Dale

The best freestanding tub option installed in a beautiful white-tiled bathroom
Interior

The Best Freestanding Tubs of 2025

By Timothy Dale

A person using a thermal camera to identify leaks under a sink.
DIY

7 Brilliant Uses for a Thermal Camera Around the Home and Garden

By Timothy Dale

The Best Bench Sander Options
Power Tools

We’ve Researched Over 20 Bench Sanders, But We Like These 7 the Best

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale

The Best Garage Door Insulation Kits Option
Exterior

This Simple DIY Upgrade Keeps Your Garage Comfortable and Warm

By Tom Scalisi, By Timothy Dale

A group of the best laser measures, still in their packages, grouped together on a table before testing.
Hand Tools

After Testing These 9 Laser Measures, Our Top Pick is a Must-Have

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Locking Mailbox Mail Boss 7506 before front
DIY

Our Favorite Locking Box Is Nearly Indestructible

By Timothy Dale, By Amber Guetebier

Lumberjack makes notch cuts in trunk to fell a tree.
DIY

How to Fell a Tree

By Glenda Taylor, By Michelle Ullman, Updated by Timothy Dale