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5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

The Best Bolt Cutters Option
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The Best Bolt Cutters for Your At-Home Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, By Glenda Taylor

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.
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Some of Our Favorite Lawn Mowers Don’t Run on Gas

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research by Tony Carrick

DeWalt Prime Day Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025
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Hurry, These Prime Day Deals Are Still Live: Save on DeWalt Power Tools With Prices as Low as $10

By Glenda Taylor

Examples of Previous Winners of BobVila.com's Tool of the Year Awards
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BobVila.com’s 2025 Tool of the Year Awards: Last Chance to Apply

By Bob Vila Staff

A group of the best stand-up weeders in front of a garage door before testing.
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The Best Stand-Up Weeders Are Our Secret Weapon for Pulling Weeds Without Bending

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher

A group of the best electric pressure washers sitting on a recently cleaned driveway
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We Spent 40 Hours Cleaning to Find the Best Electric Pressure Washer

By Mark Wolfe, By Tom Scalisi, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Weed Torch Options
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This Weed Removal Method Does Not Contain Chemicals and Is Proven Effective

By Mark Wolfe, By Tom Scalisi

A DIYer using an angle grinder to cut metal in her home workshop.
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How to Use an Angle Grinder Properly

By Timothy Dale

A close up of a pressure washer cleaning the siding of a house.
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How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Pressure Washer?

By Katie Flannery

June BOGO on DeWalt Tools at The Home Depot
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Get 2 Free DeWalt Tools at The Home Depot—Here’s What I Picked (And Why)

By Glenda Taylor

One Cool Tool with Keith Bynum
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The 5 Tools HGTV Star Keith Bynum Can’t DIY Without

As told to Sophie Kaemmerlé

Best Garden Fork
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Garden Forks Come In Many Forms, But This One Is Our All-Around Favorite

By Steph Coelho, By Bob Beacham, By Mark Wolfe

brad nailer vs finish nailer
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Brad Nailer vs. Finish Nailer: Which Power Tool Is Best for Your Project?

By Bob Beacham, By Theresa Clement

A DIYer using a stud finder to find studs in a wall with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
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How to Use a Stud Finder

By Steffani Cameron

Many types of drywall anchors laid out against a brown background.
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7 Types of Drywall Anchors Every Homeowner Should Know

By Bob Beacham

Mechanic uses a torque wrench on a car wheel.
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8 Types of Torque Wrenches for Your Tool Collection

By Desiree Homer, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets
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This Simple Tool Can Transform Your Cordless Drill for Any Project

By Mike Bruton

Kobalt EGO and DeWalt mowers
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After Testing More Than 30 Lawn Mowers, We Found the Best Self-Propelled Models

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Hand holding a spray gun and painting a piece of wood.
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A Paint Sprayer Can Give You a Perfect Finish—Unless You Make One of These Mistakes

By Sandi Schwartz