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A man is opening a toolbox at his new home.
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By Sandi Schwartz

Best flashlights
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By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best pole saws together before testing.
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By Mark Wolfe, By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Jigsaw and reciprocating saw propped on 2 x 4s.
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By Bob Beacham

An old gas mower on a suburban lawn.
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By Robert Annis

A carpenter working in a home workshop with a lot of dust, wearing eye and lung protection.
Workshop

By Robert Annis

Tools that can cut screws, including a bolt cutter, hacksaw, and oscillating tool.
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By Bob Beacham, Reviewed by Bob Vila

The Best Pry Bar
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By Bob Beacham

Best Glue for MDF Options
Workshop

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Track Saw Options
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By Tom Scalisi, By Mark Clement

The best attic ladder extends from an open attic door in an hallway
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By Timothy Dale

The Best Benchtop Planer Options
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By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Drill Bits for Tile Options
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By Tony Carrick, By Bob Beacham, By Glenda Taylor

Multiple pressure washer surface cleaners lined up on a concrete slab
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By Mark Wolfe, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Expandable Hoses
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By Mark Wolfe, By Glenda Taylor, By Savannah Sher, By Katie Barton

Group shot of straps
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By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

A group of 5 of the best robot mowers on a lawn before testing.
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By Mark Wolfe

Man pressure washes the front walkway and steps of a home; image looks out toward walkway and front yard.
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By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

A group of the best laser levels together before testing.
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By Tom Scalisi

A variety of screws laid diagonally on a white background.
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By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila