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A person using the best backpack vacuum option to clean a carpeted set of stairs

The Best Backpack Vacuums for Cleaning Homes and Commercial Spaces The Best Backpack Vacuums for Cleaning Homes and Commercial Spaces

By Amanda Lauren

The Best Bolt Cutters Option

The Best Bolt Cutters for Your At-Home Needs, Tested The Best Bolt Cutters for Your At-Home Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

The Best Telescoping Ladders

The Best Telescoping Ladders, Tested and Reviewed The Best Telescoping Ladders, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

A group of the best axe options together on a horizontal log in the woods

The Best Axes to Split Your Own Firewood, Tested The Best Axes to Split Your Own Firewood, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Stacey L. Nash

A long keyhole garden bed with two concave sections is mostly full of leafy green vegetables.

Keyhole Gardening: What You Need to Know to Get Started Keyhole Gardening: What You Need to Know to Get Started

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Teresa Odle

A variety of Hyde Tool scrapers for different tasks

How to Choose the Right Scraper for the Job How to Choose the Right Scraper for the Job

By Glenda Taylor

How to Make an LED Marquee Letter

How to Make an LED Marquee Letter How to Make an LED Marquee Letter

Our favorite leaf blowers are on sale for Labor Day

Our Favorite Leaf Blowers Are as Low as $150 in Labor Day Sales Our Favorite Leaf Blowers Are as Low as $150 in Labor Day Sales

By Kathleen Corlett

The Best Downspout Extension Options

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

By Tony Carrick

Toro Leaf Vacuum

The Best Leaf Vacuums for Yard Cleanup, Tested The Best Leaf Vacuums for Yard Cleanup, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Stacey L. Nash

A foundation professional inspecting a large crack in a home foundation and walls.

Never DIY These Foundation Repairs—and Who to Call Instead Never DIY These Foundation Repairs—and Who to Call Instead

By Jeff Keleher

How to Drain a Toilet

How to Drain a Toilet How to Drain a Toilet

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Woman with long curly hair pushes an orange wheelbarrow down a path in her garden.

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for September Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for September

TK DIY Tools You've Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

14 DIY Tools You’ve Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier 14 DIY Tools You’ve Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

The CDI Torque Wrench in its case before testing.

CDI Torque Wrench Tested Review: It’s All About Features and Performance CDI Torque Wrench Tested Review: It’s All About Features and Performance

By Glenda Taylor

A damaged deck board in need of replacement.

How to Replace Deck Boards the Right Way How to Replace Deck Boards the Right Way

By Mark Clement

Woman wearing yellow gloves uses a caulk remover tool to remove caulk from atop a baseboard.

How to Remove Caulk How to Remove Caulk

retro closeup of a domestic white rat walking on the bars of the metal cage, front view

Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem

By Savannah Sher

Young man in work apron repairs a shower valve.

How to Replace a Shower Valve How to Replace a Shower Valve

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best ladders together next to the side of a barn or house

The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks, Tested The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Tool Box Options

The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best flashlights together on a table before hands-on testing.

The Best Flashlights: Tested for Camping, Power Outages, and More The Best Flashlights: Tested for Camping, Power Outages, and More

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Painter’s Tape Options

The Best Painter’s Tape, Tested The Best Painter’s Tape, Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Heated Gloves Options

The Best Heated Gloves to Keep You Comfortable in the Winter, Tested The Best Heated Gloves to Keep You Comfortable in the Winter, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Amber Guetebier

A group of the best wood fillers placed together on a wood table before testing.

The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wood Glue Options

The Best Wood Glues Tested for Your DIY Projects The Best Wood Glues Tested for Your DIY Projects

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Several electrician tool belts in the back of a black truck

The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best rotary laser levels in front of a garage before testing.

The Best Rotary Laser Levels, Tested and Reviewed The Best Rotary Laser Levels, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Super Glues Option

The Best Super Glues, Tested The Best Super Glues, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Debbie Wolfe

A group of the best palm nailers together before testing.

The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

A group of 11 finish nailers together before testing.

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

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Best Benchtop Planer Options

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Several of the best tool bags on a workbench outdoors before testing.

The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Woman wearing a plaid shirt and yellow cleaning gloves wipes white kitchen cabinets with a cloth.

How to Remove Grease From Kitchen Cabinets How to Remove Grease From Kitchen Cabinets

By Bob Vila, Katelin Hill, Donna Boyle Schwartz

A selection of the best brad nailers

The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best electric screwdriver options grouped together on a small wooden riser prior to testing.

The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, 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 The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

Woman smelling something foul from her kitchen sink.

How to Get Rid of Mildew and Mold Smells How to Get Rid of Mildew and Mold Smells

The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.

The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best leaf rakes options propped against a fence

The Best Leaf Rakes to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested The Best Leaf Rakes to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Andreana Lefton, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best brush cutters on grass before testing.

The Best Brush Cutters For Heavy-Duty Lawn Maintenance, Tested The Best Brush Cutters For Heavy-Duty Lawn Maintenance, Tested

The best fly trap option hangs from a tree while full of caught bugs

The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted

A home gardener trims their tall boxwood shrub with an electric hedge trimmer.

These Are the Most Dangerous Lawn and Garden Tools These Are the Most Dangerous Lawn and Garden Tools

A person using the best push mower to mow a lawn.

The Best Push Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Push Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A group of the best pole saws together before testing.

The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

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

The Best Reel Mowers, Tested The Best Reel Mowers, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

How to Use Wood Filler for Repairs

How to Use Wood Filler to Repair Furniture, Flooring, and More How to Use Wood Filler to Repair Furniture, Flooring, and More

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila

A person is repairing a burst pipe in a damaged wall.

How to Turn Off Water to Your House How to Turn Off Water to Your House

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

How to Mud Drywall

How to Mud Drywall How to Mud Drywall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To Change A Shower Head

How to Change a Shower Head in Under an Hour How to Change a Shower Head in Under an Hour

By Amy Lynch, Theresa Clement

The Best Lawn Sweeper Option

The Best Lawn Sweepers for a Well-Groomed Yard, Tested The Best Lawn Sweepers for a Well-Groomed Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A spider crawling near someone's bare feet.

How to Get Rid of Spiders How to Get Rid of Spiders

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila

Wood stain and materials needed to stain pressure treated wood.

How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood

Woman wearing cleaning gloves pours salt through a funnel into a mason jar.

How to Make Homemade Drain Cleaner How to Make Homemade Drain Cleaner

Swarm of flying ants on piece of wood in home.

How to Get Rid of Flying Ants How to Get Rid of Flying Ants

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Woman wearing cleaning gloves removes oven racks for cleaning.

7 Easy and Effective Ways to Clean Oven Racks 7 Easy and Effective Ways to Clean Oven Racks

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila Staff

How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner

How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner

By Manasa Reddigari

Person wearing black rubber gloves uses paint roller to apply blue paint over primed particle baord.

How to Paint Particle Board How to Paint Particle Board

How to Clean a Porcelain Sink

How to Clean a Porcelain Sink How to Clean a Porcelain Sink

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Ingredients needed to make a homemade degreaser (including vinegar and baking soda) assembled on a counter.

How to Make a Homemade Degreaser That’ll Conquer Kitchen Grime How to Make a Homemade Degreaser That’ll Conquer Kitchen Grime

By Theresa Clement, Manasa Reddigari

Materials needed to clean wood furniture (including mineral spirits and dish soap) collected on a small wood table.

How to Clean Wood Furniture How to Clean Wood Furniture

How To Clean Mirrors Streak Free

How to Clean a Mirror: 4 Tips for a Streak-Free Finish How to Clean a Mirror: 4 Tips for a Streak-Free Finish

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Phillip Tinner

John Deere ZTrak Review

Zero Complaints With This Zero-Turn Mower: A John Deere ZTrak Review Zero Complaints With This Zero-Turn Mower: A John Deere ZTrak Review