More from Tom Scalisi (Page 3)

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

Best Pool Test Kit Options

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

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A man adjusting the Best Pool Vacuum Option in preparation for putting into a pool

Say Goodbye to Manual Scrubbing—Our Top Pool Vacuum Does All the Work for You

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

The Best Attic Fans Options

Our Favorite Attic Fan Offers Both Set-It-and-Forget-It and Remote Operation

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees

Outdoor Furniture

Our Favorite Hammock Stand Sets Up in 5 Minutes and Holds Up to 550 Pounds

By Michelle Larson, Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

A worker replaces a window.

4 of the Best Window Replacement Companies in America, Vetted

By Tom Scalisi, Catherine Hiles, Evelyn Auer

The Best Fertilizer for Tomatoes Options

The Best Fertilizers for Tomatoes for a Big, Juicy, Flavorful Harvest

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Close-up of kitchen tap with water flowing out of tap.

8 Steps You Can Take Today to Increase Water Pressure in Your Home

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Tom Scalisi

Best U Shaped ACs

We Installed 5 U-Shaped Air Conditioners to Find the Best for Quiet, Efficient Cooling

By Tom Scalisi, Paul Rankin

The Best Place to Buy Cabinets Option

The Best Places to Buy Cabinets in 2026

A colorful array of the best patio umbrellas options folded down and packed together tightly

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested The Best Patio Umbrellas for Over 50 Hours and These Are the Top Choices

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi, Kristen Mosier

Woman wearing ear and eye protection cuts a 2 x 4 with a circular saw at an outdoor workbench.

How to Use a Circular Saw

The Best Cordless Impact Wrenches

Leave the Pancake Compressor on the Shelf with These 7 Cordless Impact Wrenches

By Tony Carrick, James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

5 rolled up solar pool covers lined up against an above ground pool

After Extensive Hands-On Testing, These Are the 5 Best Solar Pool Covers

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Eight of the Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener on a garage floor

Lawn, Garden & Pool

After Extensive Hands-On Testing, Here are The Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A person using a push broom to distribute the best polymeric sand between cement patio pavers.

The Best Polymeric Sand Stops Weeds, Keeps Pavers in Place, and Delivers a Professional Look

Woman nails the front of a birdhouse onto the rest of the structure.

Easy DIY Projects

How to Build a Birdhouse

By Chris Gardner, Tom Scalisi

10 of the Best Electric chainsaws on grass near chopped wood

The Best We Tested 15 Electric Chainsaws—Only 7 Made The Cut, According to Our Testing

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Hearing Protection

Tools & Materials

Based on Our Tests, These Are the Most Effective Products for Hearing Protection

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Grill on the garden, close-up.

Outdoor Kitchens

How to Start a Charcoal Grill

By Kat Hodgins, Tom Scalisi

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic

Beat the Summer Heat With One of Our Favorite Whole-House Fans

The Best Ear Protection for Mowing Options

After Testing Various Solutions, This $3 Product is the Best Ear Protection for Mowing

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Composting Toilet Options

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Yes, Your Off-Grid Setup Needs a Composting Toilet—Here’s What to Get

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

Growing Seasons are Getting Longer

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Our Favorite Drip Irrigation System is Shockingly Easy to Set Up

By Tom Scalisi, Katie Barton

Post hole diggers set up on field of grass

Yes, Digging Fence Holes by Hand Is Brutal—Unless You Use One of These

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Robot lawn mower on grass

We Mowed for 50 Hours to Find the Best Lawn Mowers for Small Yards

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

View of the vinyl plank floor and a tall plant in a dining/living space, some dining chairs and

How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring

By Tom Scalisi, Joe Provey, Updated by Tony Carrick

The Best Garage Lighting Option

This Simple Upgrade Can Give Your Garage a Complete Makeover

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners close-up

Our Favorite Drill Bit Sharpener Provided Near-Perfect Results in Our Tests

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Person in blue sweatshirt and jeans driving one of the best riding mowers for hills and uneven yards

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers for Hills, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Mike Bruton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Lawn Aerator Options

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Quickly Rejuvenate Your Lawn With This Handy Tool

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi, Heather Blackmore

A home studio covered in acoustic paneling on the walls

Tools & Materials

The Best Soundproofing Materials for Any Room in Your Home

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

Tools & Materials

Our Favorite Wood Chipper Can Handle the Toughest Branches

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Hose Nozzle Options

Lawn, Garden & Pool

After 50 Hours of Testing, We Found the Absolute Best Hose Nozzle

By Heather Blackmore, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A woman wearing jeans and slippers pulls a full bag of trash from a waste basket.

The Right Trash Can Sizes for Every Room of Your Home

A group of the best window insulation kits still in their packages together on a table before testing.

Surprisingly, Our Favorite Window Insulation Isn’t the Thickest

Group shot of ratchets

The Best Ratchets Based on Our Hands-on Tests

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

models of Best Dovetail Jigs displayed

The Best Dovetail Jigs for Woodworking, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best drywall sander options together in front of a large section of drywall

After Researching and Testing Various Options, These Are Our 4 Favorite Drywall Sanders

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best circular saws

We Tested the Best Circular Saws, and Our Favorite Is a Powerhouse

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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

Appliances & Cookware

Keep Your Home Warm With a Space Heater

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

A group of the 8 best voltage testers together on a workbench before testing.

The Best Voltage Testers, According to Our Tests

A group of the best snow shovel options leaning against a trailer in the snow before testing.

Tools & Materials

The Best Snow Shovels of 2026, Tested by Experts

By Zach Lazzari, Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested

Tools & Materials

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

group of best hygrometer options

Tech & Electronics

Keep Tabs on Your Home’s Climate Control With One Simple Monitor

By Michelle Larson, Tom Scalisi

Best Shower Valve

Plumbing Supplies

This Bathroom Upgrade Can Help Control Your Shower’s Temperature and Water Flow

Best Rolling Tool Boxes close-up

Tools & Materials

After Testing 9 Rolling Tool Boxes, The Craftsman Offered Storage for Almost Every Tool

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Hand Crank Radios

Safety & Security

This Handy Device Keeps You Informed During an Emergency—Even Without Power

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

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

Storage & Organizing

The Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Hammer Drill Options

Tools & Materials

Our Favorite Cordless Hammer Drill Has a Added Feature We Never Knew We Needed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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