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8 of the Best Wheelbarrow Options lined up on a huge grass lawn in the summer

The Best Wheelbarrows for Yard Work, Tested by Our Editors

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe

A group of the best stand-up weeders in front of a garage door before testing

Pull Weeds Without Bending With the Best Stand-Up Weeders of 2026

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher

A group of all the best hori hori knives laid out next to each other o a cream background.

The Best Hori Hori Knives of 2026, Tested by Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Jasmine Harding

Home Depot Drops Tools and Home Goods Up to 56% for Spring Black Friday—Save on Milwaukee, Ryobi, LG, and More

Home Depot Drops Tools and Home Goods Up to 56% for Spring Black Friday—Save on Milwaukee, Ryobi, LG, and More

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best laser measures, still in their packages, grouped together on a table before testing

The Best Laser Measures for DIYers and Pros, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

BobVila.com Tool of the Year 2026 badge with examples of 2025 winners from DeWalt, Stihl, Toro, Makita, and more

We’re Searching for the Next Tool of the Year: How to Apply to BobVila.com’s 2026 Awards

By BobVila.com Staff

A group of the best home tool kits before testing

The Best Home Tool Kits for Tackling Any Home Repair, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Debbie Wolfe

Several of the best screwdriver sets laid out together on a counter.

The Best Screwdriver Sets to Tackle Any Home Repair or Project, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

Milwaukee Tools Are Up to 56% Off at Walmart—Batteries, Drills, Saws, and More

Milwaukee Tools Are Up to 56% Off at Walmart—Batteries, Drills, Saws, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

The Best Tape Measures Options laid on a table in close-up

The Best Tape Measures, Tested for Accuracy and Durability

By Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton

Home Depot Deals

Home Depot Dropped Tool Prices to Clearance-Level—Up to 59% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ridgid, Ryobi, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Leatherman's Vault Is Open—3 Days Only to Buy Rare, Sold-Out Garage Tools

Leatherman’s Vault Is Open—Buy Rare, Sold-Out Garage Tools Starting at $30

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Tools Are Up to 55% Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale—Save on Combo Kits, Drills, Saws, and More

DeWalt Tools Are Up to 55% Off During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale—Save on Combo Kits, Drills, Saws, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

The Best Hand Saw Options

The Best Hand Saws for Clean, Fast Cuts, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

Home Depot Dropped This 84-Piece GearWrench Socket Set—Now 44% Off

Home Depot Slashed the Price on This 84-Piece Gearwrench Socket Set—Now 44% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Drops DeWalt Tools to Clearance-Level During DeWalt Days—Save Over 40% Off Batteries, Drill Bits, and More

Lowe’s Drops DeWalt Tools to Clearance-Level During DeWalt Days—Save Over 40% Off Batteries, Drill Bits, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Craftsman Tools and Storage–Save Up to 50%

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Craftsman Tools and Storage–Save Up to 50%

By Glenda Taylor

The Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More

Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Tools to Clearance Pricing Ahead of Spring: Prices Start Under $10—Save on Hand Tools, Organization, Accessories, and More

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Tools to Clearance Pricing Ahead of Spring: Prices Start Under $10—Save on Hand Tools, Organization, Accessories, and More

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best digital calipers still in their packaging on a workbench before testing.

The Best Digital Calipers for Accurate Measurements

By Tom Scalisi, James Fitzgerald

Five of the Best Pipe Wrenches on a wood work surface

The Best Pipe Wrenches for Plumbing and Heavy-Duty Repairs

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Hammers

The Best Hammers for Any Project, Tested and Reviewed

Amazon Drops Prices on Tools for Presidents' Day—Save Up to 45% on Combo Kits, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and More

Amazon Drops Prices on Tools for Presidents’ Day—Save Up to 45% on Combo Kits, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

The Best Allen Wrench Set Options

The Best Allen Wrench Sets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

By Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe

The Best Forstner Bit Sets—Tested and Reviewed in 2026

The Best Forstner Bit Sets—Tested and Reviewed in 2026

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

Retailers Slash Prices on Power Tools, Generators, Home Security, and More Ahead of Presidents' Day: Save on DeWalt, Milwaukee, EcoFlow, and More

Retailers Slash Prices on Power Tools, Generators, Home Security, and More Ahead of Presidents’ Day: Save on DeWalt, Milwaukee, EcoFlow, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon Drops Prices on Valentine's Gifts for DIYers—Save Up to 40% on DeWalt, Leatherman, Craftsman, and More: Prices Starting at $8

Amazon Drops Prices on Valentine’s Gifts for DIYers—Save Up to 40% on DeWalt, Leatherman, Craftsman, and More: Prices Starting at $8

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops DeWalt Power Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing Ahead of Presidents' Day: Save Up to 45% Off Power Tools, Combo Kits, and More

Amazon Drops DeWalt Power Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing Ahead of Presidents’ Day—Save Up to 45% Off Power Tools, Combo Kits, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

This Skil Laser Level Costs 65% Less Than Popular Models—And Outperforms Them

This Skil Laser Level Costs 65% Less Than Popular Models—And Outperforms Them

By Dan Goldstein

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools for Free Ahead of President's Day—Combo Kits, Outdoor Tools, Batteries, and More

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools for Free Ahead of Presidents Day—Combo Kits, Outdoor Tools, Batteries, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Dropped Hand Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing: Save Up to 60% Off Vices, Wrenches, Tool Kits and More—Prices Start as Low as $5.98

Lowe’s Dropped Hand Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing: Save Up to 60% Off Vices, Wrenches, Tool Kits and More—Prices Start as Low as $5.98

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops New Tool Deals This Week—Save Up to 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, Bosch, and More

Amazon Drops New Tool Deals This Week—Save Up to 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

A group of the best home tool kits before testing

The Best Home Tool Kits for Any Task

By Tony Carrick, Debbie Wolfe

Amazon Drops New Tool Deals This Week—Save Up to 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, Bosch, and More

Amazon Dropped Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing for the New Year—175+ Deals Up to 50% Off: Save on DeWalt, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Ace Just Clearanced Craftsman Tools for the New Year: Save 50% Off Quality Tools—Prices Starting at $9.98

Ace Hardware Clearanced Craftsman Tools for the New Year: Save 50% Off Quality Tools—Prices Starting at $9.98

By Glenda Taylor

Beaver Craft carving knife set

Our Favorite Whittling Knife of 2026 Ranks Above The Rest

By Katie Barton

A person wearing a mitten and using the best ice scraper to clear a snowy and icy windshield

The Best Ice Scrapers of 2026

By Glenda Taylor

Man using wire tool to clean rust.

15 Products to Maintain Your New Tools in 2026

By Tony Carrick

A DIY measuring tool that captures contours.

14 DIY Tools That Will Make Your Projects Easier to Complete in 2026

Amazon Drops Prices on Tools for Presidents' Day—Save Up to 45% on Combo Kits, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and More

Amazon Drops DeWalt Tools to Ridiculously Low Prices During Its After-Christmas Sale—140+ Deals Over 60% Off: Save on Combo Kits, Power Tools, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Best Precision Screwdriver Set Options

These Are the Top Precision Screwdriver Sets For Your DIY Projects

Amazon Drops DeWalt Power Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing Ahead of Presidents' Day: Save Up to 45% Off Power Tools, Combo Kits, and More

Amazon is Clearing Out Tools During Its After-Christmas Sale—175+ Deals Up to 60% Off: Save on DeWalt, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

The Best Rubber Mallet Option

The Best Rubber Mallets of 2026

By Timothy Dale

Amazon is Clearing Out Multi-Tools for Last-Minute Gifts Arriving Before Christmas: Save on Leatherman, Gerber, and More

Amazon is Clearing Out Multi-Tools for Last-Minute Gifts Arriving Before Christmas: Save on Leatherman, Gerber, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon Is Clearing Out Gifts That Will Last a Lifetime for Last-Minute Shopping—Arriving Before Christmas: Prices Start Under $25

Amazon Is Clearing Out Gifts That Will Last a Lifetime for Last-Minute Shopping—Arriving Before Christmas: Prices Start Under $25

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Clearances Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: 180+ New Tool Deals at Ridiculously Low Prices—Save 75% Off DeWalt, Bosch, and More

Amazon Clearances Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: 200+ New Tool Deals at Ridiculously Low Prices—Save 50% Off DeWalt, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon Clears Out Mechanic Tools and Car Gifts for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping—Save Up to 60% on Tool Sets, Garage Storage, and More

Amazon Clears Out Mechanic Tools and Car Gifts for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping—Save Up to 60% on Tool Sets, Garage Storage, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Clears Out CraftsmanTools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Top Gifts As Low As $5.99—Arrives Before Christmas

Amazon Clears Out Craftsman Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Top Gifts As Low As $5.99 (Arriving Before Christmas)

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon is Blowing Out Makita Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Gifting: Save 50% on Power Tools, Combo Kits, and More

Amazon is Blowing Out Makita Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Gifting: Save 50% on Power Tools, Combo Kits, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon is Clearancing DeWalt Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Gifting—160+ Deals Up to 50% off: Save on Combo Kits, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and More

Amazon Is Clearancing DeWalt Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Gifting—160+ Deals Up to 50% off: Save on Combo Kits, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Leatherman Gifts 2025

The Best Multitool Gifts of 2025

By Tony Carrick

Leatherman ARC multi-tool in use

A Pocket-Sized, Heirloom-Quality Gift for the Outdoorsman Who Has Everything

By Katie Barton

A person using the Surebonder Light Tacker staple gun.

This $18 Tool Is a Game Changer for Hanging Holiday Lights Outside

By Jenny Stanley

Amazon is Clearing Out Dremel Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Save 50% Off With Prices Starting at $24

Amazon Is Clearing Out Dremel Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Save 50% Off With Prices Starting at $24

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon is Clearancing Bosch Power Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Save Up to 55% on Drills, Laser Levels, and More

Amazon is Clearancing Bosch Power Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: Save Up to 55% on Drills, Laser Levels, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Is Clearing Out Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: 150+ New Tool Deals at Ridiculously Low Prices—Save 75% Off DeWalt, Bosch, and More

Amazon Is Clearing Out Tools for Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: 150+ New Tool Deals at Ridiculously Low Prices—Save 75% Off DeWalt, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon Drops Prices on Tools for Presidents' Day—Save Up to 45% on Combo Kits, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and More

Amazon’s Renewed Dropped 80+ Gift-Worthy Deals for Holiday Shopping: Score Clearance Pricing Up to 65% off DeWalt, Ego, Dyson, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon is Clearing Out Hand Tools for Holiday Shopping: 30+ Hand Tools Deals Under $25—Save 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, and More

Amazon is Clearing Out Hand Tools for Holiday Shopping: 30+ Hand Tools Deals Under $25—Save 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Best of the Test Tools and Workshop Gear Include the Rob Cosman Back Saw

The Best Tools and Workshop Essentials We Tried in 2025

By Michelle Larson

Mark Wolfe, landscaping expert, with go-to planting tools.

What’s In My Toolbox: Essentials for Planting

By Jenny Stanley

Amazon Drops DeWalt Tools to Clearance Prices for Holiday Shopping: Save Up to 50% Off Combo Kits, Power Tools, and More

Amazon Drops DeWalt Tools to Clearance Prices for Holiday Shopping: Save Up to 50% Off Combo Kits, Power Tools, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon Is Clearing Out Tools for Holiday Shopping: 100+ Tool Deals to Ridiculously Low Prices—Save 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, and More

Amazon Is Clearing Out Tools for Holiday Shopping: 100+ Tool Deals to Ridiculously Low Prices—Save 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

The Best Craftsman Gifts of 2025

The Best Craftsman Gifts of 2025

By Timothy Dale

The 7 best stud finders on a workbench before testing.

The Best Stud Finders of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Paul Rankin