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The Best Wire Stripper Options
Hand Tools

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

The CDI Torque Wrench in its case before testing.
Hand Tools

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee
Power Tools

By Bob Beacham

A group of the best ladders together next to the side of a barn or house
Tools & Materials

By Glenda Taylor, By Manasa Reddigari, By Tiffany Lewis

The Best Tool Box Options
Tools & Materials

By Bob Vila, By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Interior Paint Options
Paint Needs

By Manasa Reddigari, By Glenda Taylor, By Debbie Wolfe

The Best Painter’s Tape Options
Paint Needs

By Andreana Lefton, By Debbie Wolfe

The Best Heated Gloves Options
Tools & Materials

By Glenda Taylor, By Amber Guetebier

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

By Katie Barton, By Savannah Sher, By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best portable workbenches grouped together by an RV before testing.
Tools & Materials

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best portable table saws
Power Tools

By Bob Beacham, By Mark Clement

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

By Bob Beacham, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Random Orbital Sander Options
Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Several electrician tool belts in the back of a black truck
Tools & Materials

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best rotary laser levels in front of a garage before testing.
Tools & Materials

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Super Glues Option
Tools & Materials

By Timothy Dale, By Debbie Wolfe

A group of the best palm nailers together before testing.
Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

The Best Hammers
Hand Tools

By Michelle Ullman, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
Power Tools

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Portable Tool Box Options
Tools & Materials

By Bob Beacham, By Glenda Taylor

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

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Beacham

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options
Power Tools

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

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

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

Several of the best tool bags on a workbench outdoors before testing.
Tools & Materials

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best brad nailers
Tools & Materials

By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best electric screwdriver options grouped together on a small wooden riser prior to testing.
Tools & Materials

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

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

By Tony Carrick

The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.
Tools & Materials

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Leaf Blowers Options
Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale, By Mark Wolfe

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

By Glenda Taylor

Ridgid 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool
Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor

Nail Guns Are on Sale at The Home Depot
Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor

Nine gutter sealants, tapes, and caulks laying on a granite countertop
Tools & Materials

By Bob Beacham, By Mark Wolfe

A group of the best table saw blades laid together on a large piece of wood
Tools & Materials

By Tony Carrick, By Mark Clement

DeWalt 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool cutting through a sheet of OSB
Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option
Tools & Materials

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Digital Torque Wrench Options
Hand Tools

By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Exterior Paints Options
Paint Needs

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Paper Cutter for Craft Projects Option
Tools & Materials

By Deirdre Mundorf, By Glenda Taylor

Eight of the Best Reciprocating Saws resting on a 2 by 4 on a concrete driveway
Power Tools

By Tony Carrick, By Glenda Taylor

An open can of wood stain sitting on a deck next to 2 paint brushes
Tools & Materials

By Tom Scalisi

A large group of the best tin snips on a table before testing.
Tools & Materials

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A group of the best torque wrenches on a workbench before testing.
Hand Tools

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A group of the best rototillers on a lawn before testing.
Tools & Materials

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale, By Heather Blackmore

The Best Multimeters Options
Tools & Materials

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
Tools & Materials

By Bob Beacham, By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Someone using a paint brush to apply stain to wood flooring
Paint Needs

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best drill bits for concrete on cement steps before testing.
Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A person using the DeWalt DWPW2100 Electric Jobsite Pressure Washer to clean a motorcycle during testing.
Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor, By Mark Wolfe, By Jodi Webb

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

By James Fitzgerald, By Tom Scalisi

The Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio and Charger at a building site.
Tools & Materials

By Tom Scalisi

A gallon can of Benjamin Moore INSL-X paint next to a cement block during testing.
Paint Needs

By Glenda Taylor

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground
Power Tools

By Tom Scalisi, By Mark Wolfe

A home entryway with painted blue walls and white trim
Paint Needs

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best folding hand trucks in front of a garage door before testing.
Hand Tools

By Glenda Taylor, By Tiffany Lewis

Greenworks vs. Ego
Tools & Materials

By Bob Beacham

greenworks-ryobi-comparison
Tools & Materials

By Bob Beacham

The Best Band Saw Options
Power Tools

By Tom Scalisi

A person using the best chainsaw sharpener to sharpen a chain blade during testing.
Power Tools

By Mark Wolfe, By Glenda Taylor

A person using the TopCon’s RL-H5A Laser Level for surveying during testing.
Tools & Materials

By Glenda Taylor

The Ryobi RY40710 Cordless Earth Auger partially embedded in a field during testing.
Tools & Materials

By Glenda Taylor

The Oregon 410-120 Bench Grinder Chain Sharpener mounted to a board during testing.
Tools & Materials

By Mark Wolfe

First-Time Tool Kit
Hand Tools

By Bob Beacham

Harbor Freight Coupons Expire January 21
Tools & Materials

By Perri Kressel