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We’ve Tested Various Gutter Guards, These Are Our Top Picks for Pine Needles

We’ve Tested Various Gutter Guards, These Are Our Top Picks for Pine Needles

By 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, By 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, By Manasa Reddigari, By Anne Holub, By 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, By 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, By Mike Larson

The Best Hammer Drills

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

By Tony Carrick, By Timothy Dale, By Glenda Taylor

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

Repair & Maintenance

How to Unclog a Shower Drain

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila, By Jennifer Noonan

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck

The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Tony Carrick

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup

By Tony Carrick

The Best Tile Cutters

Tools & Materials

This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi, By 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

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection

Backup Generators

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection

By Mark Wolfe, 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, By 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, By Paul Rankin, By 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, By Tony Carrick

7 floodlight cameras lined up on a table

The 7 Best Floodlight Cameras, Tested

By Tony Carrick, By Glenda Taylor

Handheld shower head spraying thick streams of water

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The 10 Best Shower Heads, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, By Amy Lynch, By Tiffany Lewis

A group of the best portable workbenches grouped together by an RV before testing.

Tools & Materials

The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

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, By Tom Scalisi

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

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Dethatching Rakes for a Healthy Lawn, Tested

By Tony Carrick

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

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

Tech & Electronics

The 9 Best Garage Door Openers for Today’s Home, Vetted

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

Best Squirrel Traps

The Best Squirrel Traps for Keeping Pests at Bay

By Tony Carrick

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, By Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Grill Tool Sets for the Best BBQs

By Tony Carrick

The Best Grout Removal Tool Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Grout Removal Tools for DIY Renovations, Tested

By Timothy Dale, By Tony Carrick

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

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans for Offices and Living Spaces

By Tony Carrick

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

The Best Portable Grills, Tested

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

The Traeger Tailgater Portable Wood Pellet Grill set up on a patio for testing.

The Best Traeger Grills for Smoking and Grilling, Tested

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

Cutting grass with orange lawnmower.

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

By Tony Carrick

The Best Shallow Well Pump Option sits on grass

Plumbing Supplies

The Best Shallow Well Pumps for Your Well Water Needs

By Tony Carrick

Someone using a table saw in a workshop

The Best Hybrid Table Saws for Woodworking

By Tony Carrick

The Best HVAC Brands Options

The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Beacham

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

Skills & Techniques

How to Use Drywall Anchors

By Tony Carrick, By Kathleen Corlett, By Bob Vila

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, By Deirdre Mundorf, By Bob Beacham

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

Sponsored Content

Your Biggest Questions About Heat Pumps, Answered

By Tony Carrick

A little rabbit among some plants

The Best Rabbit Repellents for Gardens and Lawns

By Tony Carrick

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

The Best Drill Bits for Concrete, 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.

Green Building & Remodeling

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

The Best Automatic Gate Openers

By Tony Carrick

Man spraying chemicals under a kitchen counter

The Best Carpenter Ant Killers to Protect Your Wood Structures

By Tony Carrick

House painter getting ready to paint white walled room.

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

By Tony Carrick

how to install a window ac unit

How to Install a Window Air Conditioner

By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick

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