More from Tom Scalisi (Page 4)

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 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

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

Woman pulls a smoke detector off its bracket, which is positioned above a doorframe.

Repair & Maintenance

Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping?

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

The Best Benchtop Drill Press Option

The Best Benchtop Drill Presses, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Bench Vise Options layout

Tools & Materials

The Best Bench Vises, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Crimping Tool Options

Plumbing Supplies

The Best Crimping Tools For Every Job, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

All soldering stations

Tools & Materials

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

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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

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

The Best Pin Nailers Option

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

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

close-up display of the best borescopes

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

The Best Carbon Monoxide Detector Options

Safety & Security

The Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Home Safety, According to Our Tests

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

The Best Scroll Saws for the Workshop, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, 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, 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, Tom Scalisi

Best gifts for woodworkers on wood background

The 40 Best Gifts for Woodworkers

By Tom Scalisi, Will Briskin

A selection of the best cordless ratchets

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

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

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

Testing the 10 Best Infrared Heaters for Comfort at Home

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Best Heated Jacket Options

Clothing & Gear

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

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, Tom Scalisi

man working on a benchtop jointer

Tools & Materials

Editor’s Picks: 8 of the Best Benchtop Jointers, Reviewed

A man and woman measure a kitchen for remodels.

11 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs for Your Kitchen Renovation

By Tom Scalisi, Updated by Teresa Odle

The Best Cordless Caulk Guns

The Best Cordless Caulking Gun for A Fast, Professional Finish

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

Cutting a PVC pipe with a pipe cutter.

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.

How to Replace the Wax Ring on a Toilet

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

The Best Water Heater Brands

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Caulk Removal Tool Options

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

The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Best Concrete Patch Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

The Best Work Lights

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

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

By Katie Barton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wire Stripper Options

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.

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

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wood Glue Options

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

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

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

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 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

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

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option

Tools & Materials

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project

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

The Best Over-the-Sill Air Conditioners, Tested

The Best Plunge Router Options

The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking

The Best Digital Torque Wrench Options

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.

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.

The Best Portable Grills, Tested

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

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturer Options

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturers

A worker repairs a foundation.

Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

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