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This Tool is a Must-Have for DIY Renovation Projects

By Timothy Dale

The Best Bench Sander Options
Power Tools

We’ve Researched Over 20 Bench Sanders, But We Like These 7 the Best

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

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Power Tools

The Best Dovetail Jigs for Woodworking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Power Strips
Tools & Materials

We’ve Tested 15 Power Strips and Like These 9 the Best

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

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Power Tools

After Researching and Testing Various Options, These Are Our 4 Favorite Drywall Sanders

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best circular saws
Power Tools

We Tested the Best Circular Saws, and Our Favorite Is a Powerhouse

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Drawer Slide Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Drawer Slides for Soft-Closing Cabinets and More

By Savannah Sher

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Tools & Materials

This Tool Is a Must-Have for Every Homeowner

By Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton

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Power Tools

The Highest Performing Corded Hammer Drill Is the Best Pick for Both Pros and DIYers

By Bob Beacham

Best Wire Cutters Options
Tools & Materials

This Simple Tool Is a Must-Have for Electrical Projects

By James Fitzgerald

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Tools & Materials

We Tested the Best Snow Shovels, and Our Favorite Makes Lifting Heavy Snow Easier on Everyone

By Zach Lazzari, Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested
Tools & Materials

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX Cordless Power Cleaner Review
Hand Tools

I Hated Scrubbing My Patio Furniture Clean—Now I Don’t Need To

By Mark Wolfe

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Hand Tools

I Love This Dewalt Construction Jack So Much, I Bought Two

By Glenda Taylor

Best Biscuit Joiners close up from all models
Power Tools

For Clean, Precise Cutting, Our Favorite Biscuit Joiner Ticks All of the Boxes

By Cathy Harms, Tony Carrick

The Best Electric Snow Shovel Options
Tools & Materials

We Cleared More Than 4 Feet Of Snow Testing the Best Electric Snow Shovels and Found 9 Top Options

By Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

The Best Bench Grinder Options
Power Tools

The Best Bench Grinders of 2025 for Sharpening and Polishing, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

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Power Tools

This Simple Upgrade Makes Your Ryobi Tools More Powerful

By Glenda Taylor

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Tools & Materials

After Testing 9 Rolling Tool Boxes, The Craftsman Offered Storage for Almost Every Tool

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Dead Blow Hammer Options
Hand Tools

We Researched More Than 20 Dead Blow Hammers to Find The Best One

By Bob Beacham

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Tools & Materials

After 12 Hours of Testing, We Keep Reaching For These Whittling Knives

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

The Best Cordless Hammer Drill Options
Tools & Materials

Our Favorite Cordless Hammer Drill Has a Added Feature We Never Knew We Needed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Stainable Wood Filler Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Stainable Wood Fillers of 2025 for Repairing Furniture, Decks, and More

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

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Hand Tools

Dremel’s New Products Can Replace Your Portable Circular Saw Setup

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Coping Saw Options
Hand Tools

The Best Coping Saws for Cutting Molding, Tested

By Mike Bruton

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Tools & Materials

The Best Chainsaw Mills for Cutting Lumber

By Bob Beacham

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Power Tools

We Researched 25 Tile Saws and Determined the 7 Best Ones—Here’s the One That Aced Almost Every Test

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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Tools & Materials

After Researching 20+ Rolling Tool Bags, We Tested Our Favorites and Our Top Picks is a Game Changer

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Glue Guns Options
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After Hours of Crafting, We Have a Clear Favorite Cordless Glue Gun

By Michelle Larson, Carol Benton

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Power Tools

The Best Wood Routers for Beginners

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

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Tools & Materials

The Best Bench Vises, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Crimping Tool Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Crimping Tools For Every Job, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

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Tools & Materials

Why I’m Adding this Rotary Thread Kit to My Tool Box—and You Should Too

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Wallpaper Remover Option
Tools & Materials

The Best Wallpaper Removers of 2025 for Updating Your Home’s Interior

By Jasmine Harding

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Power Tools

The Best Wood Lathes for DIY Woodworking, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Epoxy for Countertops Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Epoxy for Countertops in Kitchens and Bathrooms

By Bob Beacham

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We Tested the Best Soldering Stations, Here Are Our Top Picks for Seamless Joints and Repairs

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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Tools & Materials

We Tested the Best Socket Sets, and Our Favorite Offers the Most Versatility

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

Best of the Test 2024, Best Outdoor Power Tools
Power Tools

The 7 Best Outdoor Power Tools We Tested in 2024

By Beth Cranston

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Hand Tools

The Best Power Tools and DIY Essentials Tested in 2024

By Beth Cranston

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options
Tools & Materials

Clear Winter Weather With The Best Electric Snow Blowers, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

Cyber Monday deals
Hand Tools

Last Call: 20+ Cyber Week Deals We’re Shopping Until They’re Gone

By Glenda Taylor, Kathleen Corlett

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Hand Tools

I’m a Contractor, and These Are My Favorite Cyber Monday Tool Deals So Far

By Glenda Taylor

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Power Tools

Now Is the Best Time to Prepare for a Wet Winter with Our Favorite Cyber Monday Snow Blower Deals (Up to 45% Off)

By Kathleen Corlett

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Hand Tools

I Found the Best DeWalt Cyber Monday Deal on Amazon–This 4-Piece Tool Kit is a Must-Buy and Under $100

By Glenda Taylor

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Power Tools

Milwaukee Cyber Monday Sales Are Live and I Splurged on a Few For Myself

By Glenda Taylor

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Power Tools

The Best Cyber Monday Makita Deals Are Selling Out, But You Can Still Get Free Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor

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Power Tools

The Best Cyber Monday DeWalt Deals Include 50% Off and BOGO Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor

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Power Tools

The Best Ryobi Cyber Monday Deal Is a Starter Set of 6 Power Tools for $199 (Save More Than $370)

By Kathleen Corlett

Three of the best tested miter saws on a workbench in front of a cement wall
Power Tools

We’ve Tested More Than 100 Saws These Are Our Favorite Miter Saws

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

How to Get a Free Tool on Black Friday
Power Tools

How to Get a Free Tool for Black Friday

By Glenda Taylor

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Tools & Materials

The 7 Best Wood Routers Tested for DIYers and Hobbyists

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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Hand Tools

Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Black Friday Deals on Home Security Cameras and More

By Stephanie Cronk

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Tools & Materials

The 40 Best Gifts for Woodworkers

By Tom Scalisi, Will Briskin

A selection of the best cordless ratchets
Power Tools

We Tested Cordless Ratchets, Our Favorite Is a Makita That Has the Highest RPM We’ve Seen

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

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Hand Tools

The Best New Multi-Tools of 2024

By Glenda Taylor

Grizzly 21-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw is recognized as the BobVila.com 2024 DIY Game Changer
Power Tools

The DIY Game Changer of 2024 Is an Essential Woodworking Tool, Reimagined

By Glenda Taylor

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Power Tools

The Best New Power Tools of 2024

By Glenda Taylor

The Best New Hand Tool Options
Hand Tools

The Best New Hand Tools of 2024

By Glenda Taylor

The Best New Hobbyist Tool Options
Hand Tools

The Best Hobbyist Tools of 2024

By Mark Wolfe

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Power Tools

How to Get Two Free Craftsman Tools During Ace Hardware’s Early Black Friday Sales

By Glenda Taylor

Holiday Gift Guide for Tool Lovers
Hand Tools

Surprise The Tool Lover in Your Life With These Top Gift Ideas

By Timothy Dale

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Tools & Materials

The 35 Best Gifts for Mechanics and Auto Fanatics, Chosen by Our Editors

By Brie Greenhalgh, Timothy Dale

The Best Flashlights for Power Outages
Hand Tools

Be Prepared for Emergencies With Our Favorite Flashlight for Power Outages, and Other Great Picks

By Bob Beacham