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A group of the best home air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
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By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Best Grout Removal Tool Options
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By Timothy Dale, By Tony Carrick

A group of the best tarps in their packaging before testing.
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By Glenda Taylor

Best Plastic Glue close-up
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By Timothy Dale

Smiling man in organized garage workshop.
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By Sandi Schwartz

A DIYer using a caulking gun to seal bathroom fixtures with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
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By Rachelle Dragani, By Bob Vila Staff

a man working with Firm Grip Build-A-Rig
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By Glenda Taylor, By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Caulking Guns Options
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By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

A man is opening a toolbox at his new home.
Workshop

By Sandi Schwartz

Best flashlights
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By Glenda Taylor, By Michelle Larson

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.
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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