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The Best Downspout Extension Options
Reviews

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.
Outdoor Living

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.
HVAC

The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Tony Carrick

7 floodlight cameras lined up on a table
Lighting

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 11 finish nailers together before testing.
Power Tools

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

By Mark Wolfe, By 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.
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

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

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

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

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

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Window Fan Options
HVAC

The Best Window Fans for Affordable Home Cooling, Tested and Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, By Stacey L. Nash, By Tony Carrick

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

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
Reviews

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
Reviews

The Best Squirrel Traps for Keeping Pests at Bay

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best bug zappers options sitting together on a green lawn
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Bug Zappers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, By Jasmine Harding, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Outdoor Faucet Options
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Faucets for Watering and Backyard Maintenance

By Tony Carrick

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

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

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

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
Grills

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
Power Tools

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
Grills

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
Reviews

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.
Grills

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.
Grills

The Best Traeger Grills for Smoking and Grilling, Tested

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

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Reviews

The Best Exterior Wood Stains, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Cutting grass with orange lawnmower.
Landscaping

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

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

The Best Oscillating Fans to Beat the Summer Heat

By Tony Carrick

Someone using a table saw in a workshop
Reviews

The Best Hybrid Table Saws for Woodworking

By Tony Carrick

The Best HVAC Brands Options
HVAC

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 Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
HVAC

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.

Your Biggest Questions About Heat Pumps, Answered

By Tony Carrick

A little rabbit among some plants
Reviews

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.
Power Tools

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
Reviews

The Best Automatic Gate Openers

By Tony Carrick

Man spraying chemicals under a kitchen counter
Reviews

The Best Carpenter Ant Killers 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

how to install a window ac unit
Cooling

How to Install a Window Air Conditioner

By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick

The Best Pool Filter Option
Reviews

The Best Pool Filters for Clean Pool Water

By Tony Carrick

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

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

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

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

4 of the Best Handyman Services in America, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

A wire brush inside a HVAC vent.
Home Services

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

A bunch of the best light bulbs on a table before testing.
Lighting & Electrical

The Best Light Bulbs for All Your Home’s Lighting Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick

A person closing a garage door attached to his house.
Exterior

4 Easy Ways to Lock Your Garage Door

By Tony Carrick

The Bosch 18V Compact Brushless ½-Inch Drill/Driver Kit on a workbench.
Building & Installing

Bosch’s Cordless Drill Is Compact, Powerful, and Home-Workshop Worthy

By Tony Carrick

The Best Laminate Underlayment Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Laminate Underlayment for Flooring

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best outdoor power strips in a yard before testing.
Energy & Power

The Best Outdoor Power Strips for Holiday Light Displays and More, Tested

By Tony Carrick

A metal antique-looking door hinge on a brown wood door.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix a Squeaky Door

By Tony Carrick

Open boxes and single pieces of the best drywall screws on a work bench before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Drywall Screws for Hanging Sheetrock, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Woman uses a hammer and chisel to clean debris out of a crack in a concrete driveway.
Driveways & Walkways

How to Fix Cracks in Concrete Driveways, Patios, and Sidewalks

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Tony Carrick

A person replacing a filter on the best reverse osmosis system option
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Reverse Osmosis Systems for Water Filtration at Home

By Tony Carrick

Person holding toilet handle.
Toilets

Solved! What to Do When the Toilet Won’t Flush

By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick, By Amy Lynch