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Weather Guard Tool Box Review
Tools & Materials

After Testing a Weather Guard Truck Tool Box, I’m Convinced It’s Worth Every Penny

By Glenda Taylor

set of the best shop stools close-up
Tools & Materials

Our Favorite Shop Stool Proves DeWalt’s Quality and Durability Goes Beyond Tools

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

October Innovations and New Products
Hand Tools

October Saw Dyson’s Newest Vacuum and Upgrades from Craftsman, John Deere, and Milwaukee

By Michelle Larson

The Best Heated Jacket Options
Tools & Materials

These Are The Best Heated Jackets to Keep You Warm All Season Long

By Tom Scalisi

A group of tools on gray background
Power Tools

Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Tools—Here’s How to Get Yours

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Palm Sander Options laid on a bench
Power Tools

We Tested the Best Palm Sanders, and Our Top Pick Has Barely Any Vibration

By Timothy Dale, Mark Clement

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Review
Power Tools

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Makes Cuts Without Leaving Tile in Pieces

By Tony Carrick

man working on a benchtop jointer
Tools & Materials

Improve Your Woodworking Projects With 2025’s Best Benchtop Jointers

By Tom Scalisi

Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill on workbench with white peg board
Power Tools

This Hammer Drill Outperformed DeWalt, Makita, and More in Our Tests

By Tony Carrick

The Best Applicator for Deck Stain Options
Tools & Materials

Here Are The Best Deck Stain Applicators According to Our Tests

By Mike Larson

The Best Spray Paints for Metal Options
Paint Needs

We Tested the Best Spray Paints for Metal and This Was The Winner

By Amber Guetebier, Timothy Dale

few contour gauges on the floor
Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Contour Gauges of 2025 for Woodworking and Home Repair, See Our Top Pick

By Tony Carrick, Mike Larson

The Best Hammer Drills
Power Tools

We Tested 7 Hammer Drills, See Our Favorite and Our Other Recommendations

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Days Deal
Power Tools

The Best Tool Deals Are Still Going: Up to $100 Off and BOGO Deals for DeWalt Days at Lowe’s

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Dremel Deals
Hand Tools

Updated: Your New Pumpkin-Carving Dremel Is On Sale for Prime Day for Under $40

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Makita Deals
Power Tools

Updated: Makita Power Tools Are At Their Best Prices (Up to 53% Off) During Prime Day 2024

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Craftsman Deals
Hand Tools

We Found Craftsman Tools Up to 35% Off for Prime Day 2024

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Bosch Deals
Power Tools

The Best Bosch Deal This Amazon Prime Day Is a 9-Piece Tool Kit At Its Lowest Price Ever 

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day DeWalt Deals
Hand Tools

Updated: Today’s Best DeWalt Prime Day Deals Are Up to 47% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Best Airless Paint Sprayer
Paint Needs

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
Hand Tools

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
Tools & Materials

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

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

All strap wrenches
Hand Tools

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
Tools & Materials

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

By Andreana Lefton

The Best Cordless Screwdriver Options
Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Screw Extractor Options
Tools & Materials

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

By Tony Carrick

The Best Framing Nailer Options
Power Tools

The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Best Concrete Patch Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

By Tom Scalisi

Husky Work Light Review
Tools & Materials

This Husky Work Light Illuminates Projects Without Increasing the Heat

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Silicone Spray Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Silicone Sprays for All Your Household Needs

By Timothy Dale

The DeWalt DWS780 Review
Power Tools

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

By Glenda Taylor

Best Chainsaw Review
Tools & Materials

The Stihl MSA 300 Electric Chainsaw Outperforms Gas Models

By Zach Lazzari

Three boxes in DeWalt Tool Box Set
Tools & Materials

Does the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Box Stack Up?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Nut Driver Set Options
Hand Tools

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

By Tony Carrick

The Best Impact Driver Options
Power Tools

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

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Drill Bits Options
Power Tools

The Best Drill Bits for Your Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

The Best Telescoping Ladders
Tools & Materials

The Best Telescoping Ladders, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

Our favorite leaf blowers are on sale for Labor Day
Power Tools

Our Favorite Leaf Blowers Are as Low as $150 in Labor Day Sales

By Kathleen Corlett

The Best Wire Stripper Options
Hand Tools

The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested 

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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

CDI Torque Wrench Tested Review: It’s All About Features and Performance 

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee
Power Tools

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

By Bob Beacham

The Best Interior Paint Options
Paint Needs

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
Paint Needs

The Best Painter’s Tape, Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Heated Gloves Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Heated Gloves to Keep You Comfortable This Winter

By Glenda Taylor, Amber Guetebier

A selection of the best portable table saws
Power Tools

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.
Power Tools

The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

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

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.
Tools & Materials

The Best Rotary Laser Levels, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Super Glues Option
Tools & Materials

The Best Super Glues, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Debbie Wolfe

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

The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

The Best Hammers
Hand Tools

The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
Power Tools

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Portable Tool Box Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Portable Tool Boxes, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Cordless Framing Nailers, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best brad nailers
Tools & Materials

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.
Tools & Materials

The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

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

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.
Tools & Materials

The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

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

Boots on the Ground: Ariat Work Boots Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

Ridgid 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool
Power Tools

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

By Glenda Taylor

Nail Guns Are on Sale at The Home Depot
Power Tools

Home Depot Has a Secret Sale on Nail Guns Right Now: Save Big on DeWalt, Milwaukee, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Table Saw Blades

By Tony Carrick, Mark Clement