More from Tony Carrick (Page 4)

The Best Snow Blowers for Gravel Driveways Options

The Best Snow Blower for Gravel Driveways Doesn’t Have Wheels

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

One grey thermal curtain and one star-patterned thermal curtain for kids installed over a patio door.

Furniture & Decor

We Tested the Best Thermal Curtains for Easy Energy Efficiency

By Stacey L. Nash, Tony Carrick

A man in jeans walks along a lawn using a string trimmer.

Lawn Care & Gardening

String Trimmer vs. Lawn Edger: What All DIY Landscapers Should Know

By Tony Carrick

Person's hand turns the handle on the toilet shut-off valve.

How to Replace a Toilet Shut-Off Valve

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

A DIYer installing drywall in a home basement with bathroom.

Walls & Ceilings

These Are the Types of Drywall Every DIYer Should Know

By Tony Carrick

The Best Salt Free Water Softener Options

Plumbing Supplies

Prevent Damaging Scale Buildup in Your Home’s Pipes With This 15-Minute Upgrade

By Tony Carrick

Best Biscuit Joiners close up from all models

For Clean, Precise Cutting, Our Favorite Biscuit Joiner Ticks All of the Boxes

By Cathy Harms, Tony Carrick

The Best Electric Snow Shovel Options

Tools & Materials

We Cleared More Than 4 Feet Of Snow Testing the Best Electric Snow Shovels and Found 9 Top Options

By Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

The Best Stainable Wood Filler Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Stainable Wood Fillers of 2025 for Repairing Furniture, Decks, and More

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

A hand with a green rubber glove washes a window sill with mold using a paper towel.

How to Clean Mold on a Windowsill

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Tony Carrick

A welder using a stick welder to weld a metal project in the garage.

How to Stick Weld Like a Pro

By Tony Carrick

Woman is under sink examining the garbage disposal under the sink.

Kitchen & Dining

What to Do When Your Garbage Disposal Stops Working

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Materials for unclogging a garbage disposal under a sink, including plunger, vinegar, baking soda, etc.

How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Brenda Silva

Technological office with personal assistant, computer, wifi and a green plant.

The Best Smart Home Gifts You Can Gift This Season

By Tony Carrick

Close up photo of woman pressing the test/reset button on a plugged-in carbon monoxide detector.

Why Is My Carbon Monoxide Detector Beeping?

By Tony Carrick, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Socket Sets Options laid out in their cases on a cement sidewalk

Tools & Materials

We Tested the Best Socket Sets, and Our Favorite Offers the Most Versatility

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

The Best Pin Nailers Option

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

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Woman wearing a plaid flannel shirt removes a light bulb from a small lamp with a beige shade.

Lighting & Electrical

Why Are Lights Flickering in My Home?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Updated b Teresa Odle

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options

Tools & Materials

Clear Winter Weather With 2025’s Best Electric Snow Blowers, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

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

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested the Best Battery Chainsaws, and Our Favorite is a Powerhouse

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe, Mark Clement

A group of the best mechanic tool sets option open to show their vast variety of tools

The Best Mechanic Tool Sets, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

The Best Humidifier for Large Rooms Everlasting comfort

We Tested the Best Humidifiers and Our Top Pick Covers the Largest Square Footage We’ve Seen

By Amber Guetebier, Tony Carrick

The Cuisinart Coffee Center Barista Bar 4-in-1 Coffeemaker on a kitchen counter

The Cuisinart Barista Bar Works Makes Coffee 4 Ways (And It’s On Sale)

By Tony Carrick

A Kohler home generator powering a house during a blackout.

Sponsored Content

This Is How Long Power Outages Last on Average—and How to Prepare for Them

By Tony Carrick

A flat screen TV hangs on the wall in a modern living room.

Building & Installing

How to Mount a TV on the Wall

By Michael Franco, Tony Carrick

A group of the best LED lantern options lit up on the ground in a wooded area

We Tested the Best LED Lanterns, Our Favorite Lasts Up to 12 Hours on One Charge

By Tony Carrick, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Handheld Vacuum Options laid out on the floor inside a room

Cleaning Supplies

We Tested the Top Handheld Vacuums, See Our Favorite for Quickly Cleaning Small Messes

By Tony Carrick, Manasa Reddigari, Anne Holub, Beth Cranston

Multiple buckets of colored paints lined up next to a pile of paint brushes and rollers on a wooden floor

Painting & Finishing

Types of Paint and Paint Finishes: A Complete Guide

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Review

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Makes Cuts Without Leaving Tile in Pieces

By Tony Carrick

Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill on workbench with white peg board

This Hammer Drill Outperformed DeWalt, Makita, and More in Our Tests

By Tony Carrick

few contour gauges on the floor

Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Contour Gauges of 2025 for Woodworking and Home Repair, See Our Top Pick

By Tony Carrick, Mike Larson

The Best Hammer Drills

We Tested 7 Hammer Drills, See Our Favorite and Our Other Recommendations

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

A drain at the bottom of a shower with beige tiles.

Repair & Maintenance

How to Unclog a Shower Drain

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan

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

A man is using a tablet to dim the lights in the kitchen.

3 Lighting Dilemmas You Can Solve Without Any Electrical Experience

By Tony Carrick

The Best Utility Sinks Options

We Researched the Best Utility Sinks, See Our Top Picks and Expert Recommendations

By Tony Carrick

The Best Putty Knives

Tested: The Best Putty Knives for Spackling, Scraping, and Mudding

By Tony Carrick

The Best Screw Extractor Options

Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Screw Extractors to Remove Stripped Fasteners, See Our Top Picks

By Tony Carrick

The Best Framing Nailer Options

The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Best Ryobi Drill Options

The Best Ryobi Drills for Your Budget and Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick

The Best Outdoor Security Camera Options

Safety & Security

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Surveillance and Safety, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

Master Lock Compact Door Stopper Folding Security Bar

Safety & Security

Master Lock’s Folding Door Security Bar Offers Cheap and Effective Home Security

By Tony Carrick

The Best Nut Driver Set Options

The Best Nut Driver Sets for Working on Appliances and Cars, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick

The Best Rakes for Pine Needles Options

Keep Your Yard Tidy With The Best Rakes for Pine Needles

By Tony Carrick

Person cooking fajita veggies on a Cuisinart outdoor griddle

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Outdoor Griddles for All Types of Tasty Meals

By Tony Carrick

The Best Downspout Extension Options

Our Tests Reveal The Best Downspout Extensions for Directing Water Away From Your Home

By Tony Carrick

A pile of autumn leaves that's burning, with smoke billowing out of the pile.

Burning Leaves in Your Yard: Why It’s a Bad Idea

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Tony Carrick

A group of the best home thermostats together on a counter before testing.

The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

7 floodlight cameras lined up on a table

The 7 Best Floodlight Cameras, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Handheld shower head spraying thick streams of water

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The 10 Best Shower Heads, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Amy Lynch, Tiffany Lewis

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.

Tools & Materials

The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

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

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

By Tony Carrick

Best Pellet Stove Options

The Best Pellet Stoves

By Tony Carrick

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

Tools & Materials

The Best Table Saw Blades

By Tony Carrick, Mark Clement

Overhead view of various antique vintage dishes on black table.

Repair & Maintenance

How to Clean Pewter

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

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

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

Thermacell Mosquito Repellent on a patio

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

By Tony Carrick

Blackstone griddle at a campsite in front of orange tent

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Blackstone Grills for Sizzling Good Food

By Tony Carrick

A built-in grill outside next to some plant pots

The Best Built-In Grills for Backyard Barbecuing

By Tony Carrick

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

The Best Reciprocating Saws for Demolition and Pruning, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Grill Tool Sets for the Best BBQs

By Tony Carrick

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

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