More from Tom Scalisi (Page 4)

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, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

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, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Cordless Caulk Guns
Reviews

The Best Cordless Caulking Gun for A Fast, Professional Finish

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Screwdriver Options
Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Cutting a PVC pipe with a pipe cutter.
Workshop

The 3 Best Ways to Cut PVC Pipe

By Tom Scalisi, 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

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

The Best Water Heater Brands

By Timothy Dale, 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, Jodi Webb

The Best Framing Nailer Options
Power Tools

The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, 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, 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, Bob Vila

The Best Pitchfork Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Pitchforks for Gardening or Yard Work, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, 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, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wire Stripper Options
Hand Tools

The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested 

By Tom Scalisi, 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, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wood Glue Options
Reviews

The Best Wood Glues Tested for Your DIY Projects

By Andreana Lefton, 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, Timothy Dale, 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, 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, Tom Scalisi

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
Power Tools

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 Lawn Sweeper Option
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Lawn Sweepers for a Well-Groomed Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Air Conditioner Cover Option installed on a window air conditioning unit
Reviews

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option
Tools & Materials

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project

By Tom Scalisi

Best Outdoor Pizza Oven Options
Outdoor Furniture

The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens for Pizzeria-Quality Pies at Home, Tested

By Stacey L. Nash, Tom Scalisi

Over the Sill Air Conditioner Review
Reviews

The Best Over-the-Sill Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Plunge Router Options
Reviews

The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Digital Torque Wrench Options
Hand Tools

The Best Digital Torque Wrenches, Tested

By Timothy Dale, 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.
Driveways & Walkways

How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways

By Joe Provey, Tom Scalisi

A group of the Best Portable Grills on a lawn before testing.
Grills

The Best Portable Grills, Tested

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

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturer Options
Reviews

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturers

By Tom Scalisi

A worker repairs a foundation.
Basements

Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
Walls & Ceilings

The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Shower Caulk Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Caulk for Perfectly Sealed Showers and Tubs

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best digital calipers still in their packaging on a workbench before testing.
Hand Tools

The 7 Best Digital Calipers, Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

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

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

By Tom Scalisi

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground
Power Tools

The 8 Best Small Chainsaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Wooden insulated shed topped with a snow-topped roof
Sheds & ADUs

How to Insulate a Shed

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Band Saw Options
Power Tools

The Best Band Saws for Household and Professional Workshops

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best portable air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
Power Tools

The Best Portable Air Compressors for On-the-Go Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit
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 DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.
Generators

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods
HVAC

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for Your Home Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

Home destroyed by a tornado
Interior

How to Stay Safe in a Tornado—and What to Do in the Aftermath

By Tom Scalisi

9 wood burning tools on a craft table
Tools & Materials

We Tested the 9 Best Wood-Burning Tools

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Engpow Fireproof File Organizer Bag With Lock on a bench before testing.
Everyday Essentials

We Tested This Fireproof Document Bag to See if It Can Take the Heat

By Tom Scalisi

Best Waterproof Gloves Options
Clothing & Gear

The Best Waterproof Gloves, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A person using a roller brush to apply the best water-based polyurethane for floors option
Tools & Materials

The Best Water-Based Polyurethanes to Protect Floors Throughout Your Home

By Tom Scalisi

A person lifting a meal out of an induction range
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Induction Ranges to Upgrade Your Kitchen

By Alisa Martin, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

A DIYer using a drill/driver for a home improvement project with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Drill

By Tom Scalisi

A person pointing to the digital display on the Craftsman 6000-watt generator during testing.
Backup Generators

Our Hands-On Review of The Craftsman Performance 6,000-Watt Generator

By Tom Scalisi