More from Tom Scalisi (Page 3)

All soldering stations
Tools & Materials

We Tested the Best Soldering Stations, Here Are Our Top Picks for Seamless Joints and Repairs

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Five of the best door stoppers laid out on a beige carpet
Reviews

The Best Door Draft Stoppers to Keep the Cold Out, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, By Tom Scalisi

A DIYer using a miter saw in a home workshop for projects and repairs with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
Tools

How to Use a Miter Saw to Make Miter and Bevel Cuts

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Pin Nailers Option
Reviews

We Tested the Best Pin Nailers and Our Favorite Can Handle 2-Inch Nails

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

group of several levels laid out on an unfinished wood deck
Tools & Materials

The Best Levels for Construction and Renovation, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Boot Dryers Option set up on a tile floor and turned on to dry a pair of boots.
Clothing & Gear

The 9 Best Boot Dryers for Taking Shoes From Wet to Wearable

By Tom Scalisi

close-up display of the best borescopes
Reviews

We Tested the Best Borescopes for Inspecting Pipes, Engines, and Walls, Our Top Pick Has a Dual Camera Lens Design

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Carbon Monoxide Detector Options
Safety & Security

2025’s Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Home Safety, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Oscillating Tool Options
Power Tools

We Tested the Best Oscillating Tools, See Our Top Picks

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best rotary tool options on a work bench before testing.
Power Tools

Here Are The Best Rotary Tools We Tested for Drilling, Sanding, Cutting, and More

By Tom Scalisi, By Timothy Dale

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

We’ve Tested More Than 100 Saws; These Are Our Favorite Miter Saws

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Tire Inflators for Vehicle Maintenance, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best scroll saws in a workshop together before testing.
Reviews

The Best Scroll Saws for the Workshop, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Two people sit comfortably on a couch in the background with the best air purifier for mold option in the foreground cleaning the air
Reviews

The Best Air Purifiers for Mold That Improve Air Quality

By Jasmine Harding, By Tom Scalisi

A green door to a brick home with a pair of keys hanging from a lock.
Building & Installing

How to Change a Door Lock in 7 Steps 

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Seven of the best wood routers on unstained wood platform
Tools & Materials

The 7 Best Wood Routers Tested for DIYers and Hobbyists

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Best gifts for woodworkers on wood background
Gifts

The 40 Best Gifts for Woodworkers

By Tom Scalisi, By Will Briskin

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

Our Favorite Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Features a Plug-and-Play Setup and Works Indoors and Out

By Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best cordless ratchets
Power Tools

We Tested Cordless Ratchets, Our Favorite Is a Makita That Has the Highest RPM We’ve Seen

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best infrared heaters on a garage floor before hands-on testing.
HVAC

Testing the 10 Best Infrared Heaters for Comfort at Home

By James Fitzgerald, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Ratcheting Screwdriver Options
Hand Tools

We Tested the Top Ratcheting Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Heated Jacket Options
Clothing & Gear

These Are The Best Heated Jackets to Keep You Warm All Season Long

By Tom Scalisi

selection of best roof cleaners packages laid out on the floor
Cleaning Supplies

After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

By Mike Larson, By Tom Scalisi

man working on a benchtop jointer
Tools & Materials

Improve Your Woodworking Projects With 2025’s Best Benchtop Jointers

By Tom Scalisi

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
Generators

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi, By Mark Wolfe

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

The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers of 2025, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, By Tom Scalisi

A man and woman measure a kitchen for remodels.
Interior

11 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs for Your Kitchen Renovation

By Tom Scalisi, Updated by Teresa Odle

The Best Tile Cutters
Tools & Materials

This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Cordless Caulk Guns
Reviews

The Best Cordless Caulking Gun for A Fast, Professional Finish

By Bob Beacham, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Screwdriver Options
Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

Cutting a PVC pipe with a pipe cutter.
Workshop

The 3 Best Ways to Cut PVC Pipe

By Tom Scalisi, By Bob Vila

Overhead view of a man setting a wax ring around the toilet pipe opening on a tile floor.
Bathrooms

How to Replace the Wax Ring on a Toilet

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Staple Gun Options
Power Tools

See Our Test Results: The Best Staple Guns for Various Projects

By Tom Scalisi

A water heater from the best water heater brands mounted on a laundry room wall
Reviews

The Best Water Heater Brands

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Caulk Removal Tool Options
Reviews

We Tested The Best Caulk Removal Tools: These Are The Must-Haves For Your Tool Kit

By Tom Scalisi, By Jodi Webb

The Best Framing Nailer Options
Power Tools

The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, By Tony Carrick

The Best Mold Remover Options
Cleaning Supplies

The Best Mold Removers for Showers and Tubs

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Concrete Patch Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Work Lights
Reviews

The Best Work Lights for the Workshop or Jobsite, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, By Mark Wolfe

Woman wearing safety glasses attaches a smoke detector to the wall above a door.
Building & Installing

How to Install a Smoke Detector

By Tom Scalisi, By Bob Vila

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

Testing the 9 Best Exterior Caulks That Will Keep Your Home Dry

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Pitchfork Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Pitchforks for Gardening or Yard Work, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, By Tom Scalisi

Testing the Vornado 660 fan in a bedroom
Reviews

Our 10 Best Fans for Cooling the Home, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Wire Stripper Options
Hand Tools

The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested 

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Solar Gutter Lights Options
Reviews

The Best Solar Gutter Lights to Illuminate Your Yard, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Tool Box Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested

By Bob Vila, By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best wood fillers placed together on a wood table before testing.
Reviews

The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested

By Manasa Reddigari, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Wood Glue Options
Reviews

The Best Wood Glues Tested for Your DIY Projects

By Andreana Lefton, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Garage Heater Options grouped together on a garage floor
HVAC

The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Random Orbital Sander Options
Power Tools

The Best Random Orbital Sanders, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Several electrician tool belts in the back of a black truck
Tools & Materials

The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Rotary Laser Levels, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Hammers
Hand Tools

The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
Power Tools

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best cordless framing nailer options grouped together on wood risers
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Framing Nailers, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Benchtop Planer Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

Several of the best tool bags on a workbench outdoors before testing.
Tools & Materials

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

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best brad nailers
Tools & Materials

The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best electric screwdriver options grouped together on a small wooden riser prior to testing.
Tools & Materials

The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.
Tools & Materials

The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

Man cleaning a gutter with a long black vacuum
Cleaning Supplies

The Best Gutter Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

The best fly trap option hangs from a tree while full of caught bugs
Reviews

The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted

By Tom Scalisi