More from Tony Carrick

A group of 11 finish nailers together before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Finish Nailers for All Your Projects: Tested and Approved

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A group of the Best Cordless Drills Under $100 on a workbench before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By 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

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

The Best Gutter Guard option installed on a gutter.
Cleaning & Organizing

We Tested the Best Gutter Guards—These Are Our Favorites

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.
DIY

The Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research by Tony Carrick

A group of the best battery chainsaws pictured together on a stack of logs
Landscaping

The Best Battery Chainsaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe, Mark Clement

The Best Weed Killer Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Weed Killers

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

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

The Best Junk Removal Services Options
Interior

The Best Junk Removal Services

By Tony Carrick

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

how to unclog a garbage disposal
Appliances

How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Brenda Silva

Six of the Best Dethatching Rake Options laying on a grass lawn
DIY

The Best Dethatching Rakes of 2024 for a Healthy Lawn, Tested

By Tony Carrick

A person is pressing the test button on a carbon monoxide detector on a house wall.
Interior

Why Is My Carbon Monoxide Detector Beeping?

By Tony Carrick, Updated by Paul Rankin

Person using remote for one of the Best Energy Efficient Air Conditioners
Cooling

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners of 2024

By Tony Carrick

Six of the best dethatchers lined up on backyard grass
Lawn & Garden

The Best Lawn Dethatchers of 2024 for Healthy, Vibrant Grass Growth, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Window Fan Options
HVAC

The Best Window Fans, Tested & Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, Stacey L. Nash, Tony Carrick

The best wood stove option installed and burning wood in a cozy living room
Heating

The 8 Best Wood Stoves for Warmth, Efficiency, and Ambiance

By Tony Carrick

The best garage door openers option installed in a clean garage that's set up for watching sports
Exterior

The 9 Best Garage Door Openers, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

Best Pellet Stove Options
Interior

The Best Pellet Stoves

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best table saw blades laid together on a large piece of wood
DIY

The Best Table Saw Blades

By Tony Carrick, Mark Clement

Storage Unit Prices
Interior

The Best Self-Storage Facilities

By Tony Carrick

Overhead view of various antique vintage dishes on black table.
DIY

How to Clean Pewter

By Tony Carrick

A person adjusting the best stump grinder option while in a wooded area
DIY

The Best Stump Grinders of 2024 for Professional and Residential Use

By Tony Carrick

Hand using scrape to spread grout on beige tiles.
Building & Installing

Sanded vs. Unsanded Grout: Which Should I Use?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Katelin Hill, Updated by Teresa Odle

Best Squirrel Traps
Lawn & Garden

The Best Squirrel Traps for Keeping Pests at Bay in 2024 

By Tony Carrick

A yellow jacket wasp is resting on a yellow flower with its wings raised.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Wasps and Prevent Future Nests

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

Woman with yellow rubber gloves uses a long-handled brush to clean beige vinyl siding on a home.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Vinyl Siding

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

A group of the best bug zappers options sitting together on a green lawn
DIY

The Best Bug Zappers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

The Best Outdoor Faucet Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Outdoor Faucets of 2024 for Watering and Backyard Maintenance

By Tony Carrick

The best personal air conditioner option on the floor next to a father and daughter reading a book
Cooling

The Best Personal Air Conditioners of 2024 to Beat the Summer Heat

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck
Cooling

The Best Small Window Air Conditioners of 2024, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The best through the wall air conditioner installed under a window in a living room
Heating & Cooling

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners of 2024

By Tony Carrick

A group of the 8 best neck fans and their boxes on an outdoor table before testing.
Cooling

The Best Neck Fans for Keeping Cool in 2024

By Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

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

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

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