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The Best Socket Sets Options laid out in their cases on a cement sidewalk

We Put 8 Socket Sets Through Demanding Tests to Find the Best for Every DIYer

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

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The Best Garden Hoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Katie Barton, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

9 cans of deck paint lined up on a table

The 6 Best Deck Paints of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Electric Tiller Options set up together on grass

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The Best Electric Tillers of 2026, According to Expert Testing

By Mark Wolfe, James Fitzgerald, Tony Carrick

Person in gloves using an orange heat gun to thaw a frozen PVC pipe.

How to Use a Heat Gun (and 10 Things You Can Do With One)

By Theresa Clement

The Best Bow Saws for Clean Cuts

The Best Bow Saws for Fast Cuts, Tested and Reivewed

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

Home Depot Drops Power Tools Up to 71% Off for Spring Black Friday--DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, and More

Home Depot Drops Power Tools Up to 71% Off for Spring Black Friday—DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot's Spring Black Friday Is Live—Up to 69% Off Tools, Grills, Appliances, and More at Clearance-Level Prices

Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Ends Soon: Last Chance on Up to 69% Off Tools, Grills, Appliances, and More

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best tile saw options grouped together in on a driveway

The Best Tile Saws of 2026, According to Hands-On Expert Testing

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best concrete crack fillers together on cement before undergoing testing.

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The Best Concrete Crack Fillers of 2026 for DIY Repairs, Expert-Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best pressure washers in a driveway before testing.

We Tested 14 of the Best Pressure Washers and Discovered PSI Isn’t Everything—Here’s What to Look for Instead

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

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 Retractable Garden Hose Reels together outside before testing.

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The Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewd

By Katie Barton, Tony Carrick

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

Home Depot Is Clearing Out New Power Tools During Spring Black Friday—Up to 72% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, and More

Home Depot Is Clearing Out New Power Tools During Spring Black Friday—Up to 72% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Power Tools for Spring Black Friday—Save Up to 69% Off Drills, Sanders, Combo Kits, and More

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Power Tools for Spring Black Friday—Save Up to 60% Off Drills, Sanders, Combo Kits, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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

Cheap Tools Options

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The Best Cheap Tools We Tested for DIY Projects and Home Repairs

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick, BobVila.com Staff

Flex 24V Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Wood, Metal, PVC, and More

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Drain Snake

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The Best Drain Snakes for Clogged Showers, Bathtubs, and Sinks

By Tony Carrick, Michelle Ullman, Timothy Dale

Home Depot Dropped Ryobi Deals That Beat Amazon's Big Spring Event—Up to 55% Off Tools and Outdoor Power Gear

Home Depot Dropped Ryobi Deals That Beat Amazon’s Big Spring Event—Up to 55% Off Tools and Outdoor Power Gear

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Wood Chisel Options

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The Best Wood Chisels Tested by Experts

By James Fitzgerald, Chaunie Brusie

Huepar Laser Level in action

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The Best Laser Levels for Precision Work at Home and on the Job

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe, 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

Amazon's Big Spring Sale Has Power Tools at Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 52% Off DeWalt, Bosch, and More

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Has Power Tools at Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 52% Off DeWalt, Bosch, 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

Home Depot Dropped DeWalt Drill Kits Starting at $99 Right Now—Up to 42% Off

Home Depot Dropped DeWalt Drill Kits Starting at $99 Right Now—Up to 42% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops Power Tools to Clearance Pricing During It's Early Big Spring Sale—Save Up to 50% Off DeWalt, Bosch, Craftsman, and More

Amazon Drops Power Tools to Clearance Pricing During It’s Early Big Spring Sale—Save Up to 50% Off DeWalt, Bosch, Craftsman, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Lowe's Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Batteries During DeWalt Days—Save$169

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Batteries During DeWalt Days—Save$169

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Giving Away Two Makita Tools for the Price of One Ahead of Spring—Save Up to $159

Home Depot Is Giving Away 2 Makita Tools for the Price of 1 Ahead of Spring—Save Up to $159

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Dropped a Top-Rated DeWalt Pressure Washer to Clearance-Level—Save 43% Off

Home Depot Dropped a Top-Rated DeWalt Pressure Washer to Clearance-Level—Save 43% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Best Metal Cutting Saw

The Best Metal Cutting Saws Handled Every Material We Threw at Them

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

I Installed Tamko Titan XT Shingles and They Outperformed Pricier Brands in Every Way That Matters

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I Installed Tamko Titan XT Shingles and They Exceeded My Expectations in Every Way That Matters

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

Best Table Saw Fences

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The Best Table Saw Fences for Cleaner, More Accurate Cuts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

Home Depot Is Offering Two Ryobi USB Lithium Tools for the Price of One—Save Up to 53%

Home Depot Is Offering Two Ryobi USB Lithium Tools for the Price of One—Save Up to 53%

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Battery With This Ryobi Brad Nailer—Now 32% Off

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Battery With This Ryobi Brad Nailer—Now 32% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Rockler Is Giving Away a Free Kreg Battery Kit ($130 Value) Ahead of Spring Woodworking Season, Plus More Tool Discounts

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Rockler Is Giving Away a Free Kreg Battery Kit ($130 Value) Ahead of Spring Woodworking Season, Plus More Tool Discounts

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

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools This Week—Save Over 50% Off Drills, Impact Wrenches, Accessories, and More

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools This Week—Save Over 50% Off Drills, Impact Wrenches, Accessories, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Tools Ahead of Spring—Score a Free Saw, Trimmer, or Pruner

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out DeWalt Tools for Free Ahead of Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Is Clearing Out Bosch Power Tools for Spring—Save Up to 59% on Drill Kits, Grinders, Sanders, and More

Amazon Is Clearing Out Bosch Power Tools for Spring—Save Up to 59% on Drill Kits, Grinders, Sanders, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Is Giving Away Bosch Power Tools Ahead of Spring

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Bosch Power Tools Ahead of Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops Power Tool Prices to Clearance Levels Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 50% on DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo, and More

Amazon Drops Power Tool Prices to Clearance Levels Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 50% on DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Best Lead Test Kits

The Best Lead Test Kits of 2026

By Timothy Dale

The Best Workbenches

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The Best Workbenches for DIYers, Woodworkers, and Pros

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Drill Bits Options

The Best Drill Bits of 2026, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A group of the Best Cordless Drills Under $100 on a workbench before testing.

The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

Home Depot Is Clearing Out This Bob Vila-Tested DeWalt Oscillating Multi-Tool—Save 54%

Home Depot Is Clearing Out This Bob Vila-Tested DeWalt Oscillating Multi-Tool—Save 54%

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet

DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Dropped Kobalt Power Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 45% on Drills, Saws, Batteries, and More

Lowe’s Dropped Kobalt Power Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 45% on Drills, Saws, Batteries, and More

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options

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The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.

The Best Paint Primers for Every Surface and Project

By Debbie Wolfe, Manasa Reddigari

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