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Best Airless Paint Sprayer

We Tested the Best Airless Paint Sprayers and Our Favorite Provided Professional Looking Results with Ease We Tested the Best Airless Paint Sprayers and Our Favorite Provided Professional Looking Results with Ease

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Allen Wrench Set Options

These Are Our Favorite Tested Best Allen Wrench Sets to Add to Your Tool Box of 2025 These Are Our Favorite Tested Best Allen Wrench Sets to Add to Your Tool Box of 2025

By Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe

The Best Tile Cutters

This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Several paint strippers lined up on a garage shelf

We Tested 8 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them We Tested 8 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

All strap wrenches

We Tested the Best Strap Wrenches, See Our Top Pick and Why We Like It We Tested the Best Strap Wrenches, See Our Top Pick and Why We Like It

By Glenda Taylor

Best Grout Sealer Options to Protect Your Tiled Surface

See Our Top Picks For The Best Grout Sealers, Including Some Expert Tips See Our Top Picks For The Best Grout Sealers, Including Some Expert Tips

By Andreana Lefton

The Best Cordless Screwdriver Options

We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Screw Extractor Options

We Tested The Best Screw Extractors to Remove Stripped Fasteners, See Our Top Picks We Tested The Best Screw Extractors to Remove Stripped Fasteners, See Our Top Picks

By Tony Carrick

The Best Staple Gun Options

See Our Test Results: The Best Staple Guns for Various Projects See Our Test Results: The Best Staple Guns for Various Projects

The Best Framing Nailer Options

The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Best Concrete Patch Options

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

Husky Work Light Review

This Husky Work Light Illuminates Projects Without Increasing the Heat This Husky Work Light Illuminates Projects Without Increasing the Heat

The Best Silicone Spray Options

The Best Silicone Sprays for All Your Household Needs The Best Silicone Sprays for All Your Household Needs

By Timothy Dale

The DeWalt DWS780 Review

The DeWalt DWS780: A Tested Top-Notch Miter Saw for Pros and Serious DIYers The DeWalt DWS780: A Tested Top-Notch Miter Saw for Pros and Serious DIYers

By Glenda Taylor

Best Chainsaw Review

The Stihl MSA 300 Electric Chainsaw Outperforms Gas Models The Stihl MSA 300 Electric Chainsaw Outperforms Gas Models

By Zach Lazzari

The 9 best exterior caulk options together on an outdoor workbench.

Testing the 9 Best Exterior Caulks That Will Keep Your Home Dry Testing the 9 Best Exterior Caulks That Will Keep Your Home Dry

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Three boxes in DeWalt Tool Box Set

Does the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Box Stack Up? Does the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Box Stack Up?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Chainsaw for Backyard Options

Testing the Best Chainsaws for Backyards, Firewood, and More Testing the Best Chainsaws for Backyards, Firewood, and More

By Zach Lazzari, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham, Mark Clement, Mark Wolfe

The Best Nut Driver Set Options

The Best Nut Driver Sets for Working on Appliances and Cars, Tested and Reviewed The Best Nut Driver Sets for Working on Appliances and Cars, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick

The Best Impact Driver Options

The Best Impact Drivers to Add to Your Tool Collection Based on Our Testing The Best Impact Drivers to Add to Your Tool Collection Based on Our Testing

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Drill Bits Options

The Best Drill Bits for Your Projects, Tested The Best Drill Bits for Your Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

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

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 Wire Stripper Options

The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee: Finding the Best Power Tools For Contractors, Tradespeople, and Serious DIYers DeWalt vs. Milwaukee: Finding the Best Power Tools For Contractors, Tradespeople, and Serious DIYers

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

The Best Interior Paint Options

The Best Interior Paints for Every Room of the House, Tested and Approved The Best Interior Paints for Every Room of the House, Tested and Approved

By Manasa Reddigari, Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe

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

Person using Dremel power scrubber to scour tough stains from a pan

The Best Power Scrubbers for Deep-Cleaning, Tested The Best Power Scrubbers for Deep-Cleaning, Tested

By Katie Barton, Savannah Sher, Glenda Taylor

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

A selection of the best portable table saws

The Best Portable Table Saws Tested and Reviewed The Best Portable Table Saws Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Mark Clement

A group of the Best Portable Band Saws in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

Six of the best right angle drill kits on a wood floor in front of a cement wall.

The Best Right-Angle Drills, Tested The Best Right-Angle Drills, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Random Orbital Sander Options

The Best Random Orbital Sanders, Tested and Reviewed The Best Random Orbital Sanders, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, 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

The Best Hammers

The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Portable Tool Box Options

The Best Portable Tool Boxes, Tested The Best Portable Tool Boxes, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best cordless drill options sit with their cases and batteries on a set of wooden stairs

The Best Cordless Drills for DIYers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Cordless Drills for DIYers, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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

A group of the best cordless framing nailer options grouped together on wood risers

The Best Cordless Framing Nailers, Tested The Best Cordless Framing Nailers, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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 screwdriver sets laid out together on a counter.

The 10 Best Screwdriver Sets, Tested and Reviewed The 10 Best Screwdriver Sets, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

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

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

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

The Best Leaf Blowers Options

The Best Leaf Blowers to Maintain Your Yard, Tested The Best Leaf Blowers to Maintain Your Yard, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

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 Loppers Option

The Best Loppers for Extra Pruning Power on Thicker Branches The Best Loppers for Extra Pruning Power on Thicker Branches

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

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

The Best Hedge Shears Option

The Best Hedge Shears, Tested and Reviewed The Best Hedge Shears, Tested and Reviewed

By Savannah Sher, Mark Wolfe, Mark Wolfe

Ariat Life Rebar and Turbo Chelsea work boots sitting on flagstones outside next to Ariat box

Clothing & Gear

Boots on the Ground: Ariat Work Boots Tested Review Boots on the Ground: Ariat Work Boots Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

Ridgid 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool

Milwaukee and Ridgid Power Tool Deals Are 66% Off at Home Depot Today Milwaukee and Ridgid Power Tool Deals Are 66% Off at Home Depot Today

By Glenda Taylor