More from Tom Scalisi (Page 2)

Best Portable Power Stations

Tech & Electronics

The Best Portable Power Stations of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe, Paul Rankin

Group shot of jump starter with air compressors

Tools & Materials

We Tested 11 Jump Starters with Air Compressors: These 7 Are the Best

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Best Tools to Cut Drywall

The Best Tools to Cut Drywall

Best Garage Door Lubricants

Tools & Materials

The Best Garage Door Lubricants

By Katie Barton, Tom Scalisi

Clothing & Gear

The Best Hard Hats of 2025, Tested by Our Experts

By Paul Rankin, Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Tool Box Options

Tools & Materials

After 3 Weeks of Hands-On Tests, These Are the Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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Tools & Materials

We Tested the Best Levels for Construction and Renovation and Our Top Pick is Incredibly Accurate

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Adjustable Wrenches for Your Repair Needs

The Best Adjustable Wrenches, Tested by Our Experts

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Multimeters Options

Tools & Materials

We Put the Best Multimeters to the Test. Our Top Pick is Ideal for Both Beginners and Pros

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Oscillating Tool Options

We Tested the Best Oscillating Tools. See How Our Top Picks Performed

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Best Stains for Cedar

Tools & Materials

Make Cedar Shine: Our Favorite Wood Stains

The Best Undermount Kitchen Sinks Options

We Researched Dozens of Undermount Kitchen Sinks. Our Top Pick Will Enhance Your Kitchen Design and Functionality

A group of the best tire inflator options placed together in the back of a car

The Best-Performing Tire Inflators for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

The Best Ratcheting Screwdriver Options

The Best Ratcheting Screwdriver is Easy to Use and Comfortable to Grip

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best portable workbenches grouped together by an RV before testing.

Tools & Materials

The Best Portable Workbench is a DIYer’s Dream Workshop Addition

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.

We Put the Best Exterior Wood Stains Through 40 Hours of Testing to Find the Top Picks

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Hard Hat Light Options laid out next to each other

Clothing & Gear

The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested

Woman wearing safety goggles positions nail gun on door trim.

8 Types of Nail Guns and How to Use Them Safely

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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The Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

By Tiffany Lewis, Tom Scalisi

Stairway leading down to a dark, empty basement with cement walls.

8 Things to Do Right Now to Get Your Basement Tornado-Ready

Emergency supplies

The Ultimate Bug-Out Bag List: Emergency Essentials for When Disaster Strikes

By Deirdre Mundorf, Tom Scalisi, Updated by Daryna Tobey

Mosquito Repellents for Patios close up

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Mosquito Repellents for Patios

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

Seven best roof sealants on an orange background

We Tested 7 Top-Rated Roof Sealants for 2 Weeks to Find the Best Products for Your DIY Roof Repair

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Best Random Orbital Sander Options

We Put The Best Random Orbital Sanders to the Test. These Are the Top Picks For Your Carpentry Project

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Best Lubricant for Door Hinges

We Researched the Best Lubricants for Squeak-Free Door Hinges—Here Are Our Top Picks

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

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The Easy Upgrade That Will Protect Your Carpet From Chair Damage

By Michelle Larson, Savannah Sher, Tom Scalisi

The Best Garage Door Insulation Kits Option

This Simple DIY Upgrade Keeps Your Garage Comfortable and Warm

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

Best Mulching Blades

Lawn, Garden & Pool

These Mulching Blades are the Secret to a Gorgeous Lawn in 2025

a man working with Firm Grip Build-A-Rig

Tools & Materials

We Tested Framing Tool Belts for Quality, Comfort, and Efficiency–Our Favorite is Near Perfect

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Caulking Guns Options

Tools & Materials

This Was the Only Caulking Gun I Could Use One-Handed Comfortably

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A person adjusting an outdoor TV antenna

Tech & Electronics

Yes, You Need An Outdoor Antenna for More Free TV Channels—These Are The Best

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A person with their hand on the best gate latch option

The Best Gate Latch For Fences is Self-Locking and Easy to Install

Weather Guard Tool Box Review

The Best Truck Tool Boxes of 2025 For Storage and Organization, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Rescue fly trap outside

We Tried 6 Top-Rated Fly Traps—Here’s What Actually Worked

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best concrete crack fillers together on cement before undergoing testing.

Tools & Materials

The Best Concrete Crack Fillers for DIY Repairs, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Best Glue for MDF Options

We Researched The Best Glues for MDF Projects and Our Top Pick Dries Fast and Strong the First Time

Six of the best dethatchers lined up on backyard grass

Lawn, Garden & Pool

After Rigorous Hands-On Testing, These Are Our Best Lawn Dethatchers of 2025

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Track Saw Options

Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects—Here Are Our Top Picks

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Clement

The Best Table Saw Accessories Options

Get the Most Out of Your Table Saw With Some of These Top Accessories

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 Benchtop Planer Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

All coolers laid outside

Everyday Essentials

The Best Wheeled Coolers for Camping, Tailgating, and Beachgoing—Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Jasmine Harding, Tom Scalisi

The AlorAir Basement/Crawl Space Dehumidifier on a cement pad before installation and testing.

We Tested the Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers to Prevent Mold and Moisture Buildup

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Solar Gutter Lights Options

The Best Solar Gutter Lights to Illuminate Your Yard, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, Tom Scalisi

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

Raptor Guard Gutter Guard Review Bob Vila Outdoor Hero

The Raptor Gutter Guard Is a Game Changer—And, It’s on Sale

The Best Drill Bits Options

The Best Drill Bits for Metal, Tested on Steel, Iron, and More

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Multiple pressure washer surface cleaners lined up on a concrete slab

Tools & Materials

Yes, Your Pressure Washer Needs a Surface Cleaner Attachment—These Are the Best, According to Our Tests

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Staple Gun Options

7 Staple Guns That Won’t Jam or Damage Delicate Materials

white fans for noise group

After 14 Nights of Restful Sleep, These Are the Best Fans for White Noise

By Michelle Larson, Tom Scalisi

The best ultrasonic pest repeller in a garden next to undisturbed growing onions.

We Researched the Best Ultrasonic Pest Repellers—Our Favorite Covers 1,200 Square Feet

Smart plugs group photo

Tech & Electronics

We Spent 2 Months Testing Smart Plugs—These Were the Easiest To Set Up and Use

By Tom Scalisi, Michelle Larson

Group shot of straps

Tools & Materials

Secure All Your Most Important Gear With Our Favorite Ratchet Straps

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

White medicine cabinet ajar on a wall revealing emtpy shelves.

Bathroom Storage

How to Install a Medicine Cabinet

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

A person using the best push mower to mow a lawn.

We Tested More Than 30 Lawn Mowers to Find the 7 Best Push Models

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A group of the best water leak detector options together on a shelf

Plumbing Supplies

We Tested the Best Water Leak Detectors—Here Are the Winners

The Best Angle Grinder Options

Our Favorite Angle Grinder Automatically Adjusts Speed and Torque

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck

6 Small Window ACs That Take Minutes to Install and Seconds to Start Cooling

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best electric pressure washers sitting on a recently cleaned driveway

Tools & Materials

We Spent 40 Hours Cleaning to Find the Best Electric Pressure Washer

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Weed Torch Options

Tools & Materials

This Weed Removal Method Does Not Contain Chemicals and Is Proven Effective

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best infrared thermometers on a counter awaiting hands-on testing.

Appliances & Cookware

Temperature Check: The Best Infrared Thermometers, According to Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

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