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A group of the Best High-Pressure Shower Heads still in their boxes before testing.
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best High-Pressure Shower Heads to Upgrade Your Bathroom, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Shannon Lee, Mark Wolfe, Stephanie Cronk

The Best Salt Free Water Softener Options
Major Systems

The Best Salt-Free Water Softeners for Your Home 

By Tony Carrick

A pregnant woman wearing overalls stands on a ladder held steady by a younger man to change an interior lightbulb.
DIY

Why Are Lights Flickering in My Home?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Updated b Teresa Odle

A woman on a couch enjoying the cool comfort of the best ductless air conditioner option
Heating & Cooling

The Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

Thermacell Mosquito Repellent on a patio
Reviews

It Doesn’t Spray or Zap, But Does It Work? A Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Review 

By Tony Carrick

Small window ac unit installed in window of modern living room
Cooling

The Best Window Air Conditioners of 2024 to Cool You Down

By Tony Carrick

Blackstone griddle at a campsite in front of orange tent
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Blackstone Grills of 2024 for Sizzling Good Food

By Tony Carrick

A built-in grill outside next to some plant pots
Grills

The Best Built-In Grills for Backyard Barbecuing in 2024 

By Tony Carrick

The best pellet grills under $1,000 option in use at a wooded campsite next to a picnic table
Grills

The Best Pellet Grills Under $1,000 of 2024

By Tony Carrick

Eight of the Best Reciprocating Saws resting on a 2 by 4 on a concrete driveway
DIY

The Best Reciprocating Saws of 2024 for Demolition and Pruning, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Outdoor table set with dishes, iced tea, corn, and rolls
Grills

The Best Grill Tool Sets of 2024 for the Best BBQs

By Tony Carrick

The Best Grout Removal Tool Options
DIY

The Best Grout Removal Tools of 2024 for DIY Renovations, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans Option mounted on a white ceiling with large windows in the background
Interior

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans of 2024 for Offices and Living Spaces

By Tony Carrick

A lineup of the best outdoor wood sealers next to test boards.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Outdoor Wood Sealers of 2024 for Fences, Decks, and Furniture

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A rectangular fire pit on a porch covered with the best fire pit cover.
Deck, Patio & Porch

2024’s Best Fire Pit Covers to Protect Your Setup From Harsh Weather

By Tony Carrick

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

An outdoor security camera installed on a tree
Exterior

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2024 for Surveillance and Safety  

By Tony Carrick

The best electric range option with its door open to show a baked casserole
Appliances

2024’s Best Electric Ranges for the Kitchen

By Tony Carrick

The Traeger Tailgater Portable Wood Pellet Grill set up on a patio for testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Traeger Grills of 2024 for Smoking and Grilling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Seven of the Best Hose-End Sprayers for lawn, garden, and outdoor cleaning
DIY

The Best Hose-End Sprayers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

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

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options
DIY

The Best Electric Snow Blowers to Keep Your Driveway and Paths Clear, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

A pest control specialist sprays a solution on a lawn.
DIY

The 3 Best DIY Pest Control Subscription Services in America

By Tony Carrick, Evelyn Auer

Cutting grass with orange lawnmower.
Landscaping

This Is the Appropriate Grass-Cutting Height for Your Lawn, According to Experts

By Tony Carrick

A person using the Traeger Ranger Electric Portable Pellet Grill to cook near a stream.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Pellet Grills for Under $500 to Add to Your Backyard in 2024

By Tony Carrick

The Best Shallow Well Pump Option sits on grass
Major Systems

The Best Shallow Well Pumps for Your Well Water Needs in 2024

By Tony Carrick

The Best Oscillating Fan Option on a kitchen counter surrounded by a mom, two kids, and a cat
Interior

The Best Oscillating Fans to Beat the Summer Heat in 2024

By Tony Carrick

Someone using a table saw in a workshop
DIY

The Best Hybrid Table Saws for Woodworking in 2024

By Tony Carrick

The Best HVAC Brands Options
Heating & Cooling

The 13 Best HVAC Brands of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

Several paint strippers lined up on a garage shelf
DIY

Tested: The 8 Best Paint Strippers for your Home Projects in 2024

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

Multiple circuit breaker finder tools lined up on a floor
Interior

The Best Circuit-Breaker Finders of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick

Close up view of a woman holding a drywall anchor between her fingers, with a screwdriver in the anchor.
DIY

How to Use Drywall Anchors

By Tony Carrick, Kathleen Corlett, Bob Vila

The Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
Cooling

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

A homeowner with an American Standard HVAC professional asking and answering questions about air-source heat pumps and installing one.

Your Biggest Questions About Heat Pumps, Answered

By Tony Carrick

A little rabbit among some plants
Lawn & Garden

The Best Rabbit Repellents of 2024 for Gardens and Lawns

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best drill bits for concrete on cement steps before testing.
DIY

The Best Drill Bits for Concrete of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A modern renovated bathroom with water saving faucet, toilet, and shower head and a graphic overlay that says Bob Vila's most valuable projects of 2024.
Design

These Water-Saving Upgrades Can Add Value to Your Home—and Your Everyday Routines

By Tony Carrick

The best automatic gate opener. option attached to a closed gate
Fences

The Best Automatic Gate Openers of 2024

By Tony Carrick

The Best Shower Heads for Low Water Pressure Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Shower Heads for Low Water Pressure

By Tony Carrick

Man spraying chemicals under a kitchen counter
Garden Pests

The Best Carpenter Ant Killers of 2024 to Protect Your Wood Structures

By Tony Carrick

House painter getting ready to paint white walled room.
Cleaning

How to Clean Walls Before Painting: 6 Simple Steps You Should Never Skip

By Tony Carrick

A man and a teenage boy are inspecting a lawn mower in a back yard.
DIY

9 Fixes For When Your Lawn Mower Won’t Start

By Tony Carrick, Manasa Reddigari

how to install a window ac unit
Cooling

How to Install a Window Air Conditioner

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

8 pump sprayers lined up on a lawn
DIY

The Best Pump Sprayers for Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Herbicides

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best oscillating sprinklers on a green lawn before testing.
Lawn & Garden

The Best Oscillating Sprinklers for Lawns of All Sizes of 2024, Tested

By Katie Barton, Tony Carrick

7 floodlight cameras lined up on a table
Exterior

The 7 Best Floodlight Cameras, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Many wasps all over edge of a table.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Wasps With Vinegar

By Tony Carrick

8 flat top grills lined up outdoors on a lawn
Grills

The 8 Best Tested Flat-Top Grills for Easy Outdoor Cooking

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

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

The Best Pool Filter Option
Exterior

2024’s Best Pool Filters for Clean Pool Water 

By Tony Carrick

The Best Above-Ground Pool on a white background.
Exterior

The Best Above-Ground Pool Filters of 2024 

By Tony Carrick

A grillmaster and friend standing over the best pellet grill option while cooking steaks
Grills

The Best Pellet Grills and Smokers for Backyard Barbecues of 2024

By Tony Carrick

A person using the best riding mower option to mow a very large yard
DIY

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A group of the best wood cleaners on a wood dining table before testing.
Cleaning

The Best Wood Cleaners for Furniture, Floors, and More, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

A person using the Best Mulching Lawn Mower to mow their lawn.
DIY

The Best Mulching Lawn Mowers of 2024

By Tony Carrick

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

The Best Gas Lawn Mowers to Maintain a Gorgeous Lawn

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best lawn mowers together in a yard
DIY

The Best Lawn Mowers for Every Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Breeo X Series 24 Smokeless Fire Pit on sand while burning a fire during testing.
Furniture & Decor

The 8 Best Smokeless Fire Pits, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A white RV parked on a road with trees and snow-capped mountains in the background.
Reviews

The 5 Best RV Rental Companies of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Catherine Hiles

A person wearing protective clothing power-washes an outdoor concrete area.
Exterior

The 4 Best Power-Washing Companies of 2024

By Tony Carrick

A worker crouching over an open toolbox in an empty room.
Home Services

The 4 Best Handyman Services of 2024

By Tony Carrick

A wire brush inside a HVAC vent.
Heating & Cooling

The Best Air Duct Cleaning Services in America

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best pedestal fans in a home before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Pedestal Fans for Staying Cool and Comfortable This Summer, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Two new-construction two-story houses in a typical suburban neighborhood. One is blurred out and the other is not.
Exterior

How to Blur Your House on Google Maps—And Why You Should Do It ASAP

By Tony Carrick