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The Best Hose Nozzle Options
DIY

The Best Hose Nozzles of 2024 for Leak-Free Gardening, Tested

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The Best Weed Torch Options
DIY

The 7 Best Weed Torches of 2024 for a Pristine Yard and Garden

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A person closing a window where the best U-shaped air conditioner option is installed
Cooling

The Best U-Shaped Air Conditioners for Cooling Comfort in 2024

By Tom Scalisi

A dad squats next to his toddler daughter and helps her rake leaves into a pile while doing household chores outdoors together on a cool Autumn day.
Landscaping

17 Types of Rakes Every Homeowner Should Know

By Jennifer Noonan, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A person wearing rain boots pressure washing a concrete driveway.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways

By Joe Provey, Tom Scalisi

Hand under running faucet.
Interior

8 Steps You Can Take to Increase Your Home’s Water Pressure 

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

Grill on the garden, close-up.
DIY

How to Start a Charcoal Grill

By Kat Hodgins, Tom Scalisi

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic
Cooling

The Best Whole-House Fans to Beat the Summer Heat in 2024

By Tom Scalisi

An open can of wood stain sitting on a deck next to 2 paint brushes
DIY

The Best Stain for Cedar Decks, Fences, and Furniture of 2024

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the Best Portable Grills on a lawn before testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Portable Grills of 2024, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi, Andreana Lefton

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

The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers of 2024, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Exterior Wood Stains of 2024, Tested

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The Best Mobile Home Manufacturer Options
Reviews

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturers of 2024

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Multimeters Options
Interior

The Best Multimeters, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Benchtop Drill Press Option
DIY

The Best Benchtop Drill Presses Tested in 2024

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Track Saw Options
DIY

The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Clement

iCrimp PEX tool being used on some pipes
Hand Tools

2024’s Best PEX Crimp Tools for Plumbing Installation and Repairs

By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Concrete Paints of 2024 for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees
Furniture & Decor

2024’s Best Hammock Stands for Patio and Backyard Relaxation

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

A worker repairs a foundation.
Basements

How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? (2024 Data)

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
DIY

The Best Drywall Anchors of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A home studio covered in acoustic paneling on the walls
Heating & Cooling

The Best Soundproofing Materials of 2024 for Muffling Noise

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best fireproof document bags together on a rocky, sandy surface before testing.
Exterior

2024’s Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Three of the best tested miter saws on a workbench in front of a cement wall
Power Tools

The Best Miter Saws of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The best window film installed on two sections of a large dining room window to provide privacy for a table.
Energy & Power

2024’s Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

By Tiffany Lewis, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wood Glue Options
Building & Installing

2024’s Best Wood Glues Tested for Your DIY Projects

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

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Cleaning & Organizing

2024’s Best Roof Cleaners for Mold, Mildew, and More

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Benchtop Planer Options
DIY

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Shower Caulk Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Caulk for Perfectly Sealed Showers and Tubs

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

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Interior

The Best Drywall Sanders in 2024, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

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

The 7 Wood Chippers That Cut Best in Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

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Hand Tools

The 7 Best Digital Calipers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested
DIY

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio and Charger at a building site.
DIY

Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio Review: A Tough Unit With Unmatched Sound

By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Push Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground
DIY

The 8 Best Small Chainsaws of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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A smoke alarm installed on the ceiling has a red light on.
DIY

Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping? 

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The Best Caulk Removal Tools Options
DIY

The Best Caulk Removal Tools of 2024 for Your Tool Kit

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The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A worker in a bright blue uniform installs a fence using a drill.
Exterior

The Best Fence Companies in America

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Exterior

How to Insulate a Shed

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

The 5 Best Solar Pool Covers, Tested

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The Best Band Saw Options
Power Tools

The Best Band Saws of 2024 for Household and Professional Workshops

By Tom Scalisi

Multiple pressure washer surface cleaners lined up on a concrete slab
DIY

The 9 Best Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Angle Grinder Options
Power Tools

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The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Solid Deck Stains of 2024 to Protect and Revitalize, Tested 

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Man cleaning a gutter with a long black vacuum
Cleaning Supplies

2024’s Best Gutter Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Portable Charcoal Grills Option
Grills

2024’s Best Portable Charcoal Grills to BBQ On the Go

By Tom Scalisi

Robot lawn mower on grass
DIY

2024’s Best Lawn Mowers for Small Yards, Tested 

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best rotary laser levels in front of a garage before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Rotary Laser Levels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Best Pool Test Kit Options
Exterior

The 7 Best Pool Test Kits of 2024, According to Our Testing

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A selection of the best space heaters grouped together before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Space Heaters to Keep Your Home Toasty, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

The Best Post Hole Diggers in front of a garage before testing.
Fences

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Exterior

The 4 Best Window Replacement Companies of July 2024

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DIY

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The Best Tile Cutter Options
DIY

The Best Tile Cutters for Your Retiling Project

By Tom Scalisi

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DIY

The Best Home Air Compressors for Household Projects, Tested

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

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DIY

The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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Buying

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Bathtubs Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Bathtubs for Your Style and Budget

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Bench Vise Options
Reviews

The Best Bench Vises, Tested

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Exterior

The Best Pool Vacuums for a Spotless Pool

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Dethatchers Option
Lawn & Garden

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By Tom Scalisi

The Best Lawn Aerator Options
DIY

The Best Lawn Aerators for Healthier Grass

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