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Home Depot Dropped Ryobi Deals That Beat Amazon's Big Spring Event—Up to 55% Off Tools and Outdoor Power Gear

Home Depot Dropped Ryobi Deals That Beat Amazon’s Big Spring Event—Up to 55% Off Tools and Outdoor Power Gear

By Glenda Taylor

Huepar Laser Level in action

The Best Laser Levels for Precision Work at Home and on the Job

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Tools Are Up to 55% Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale—Save on Combo Kits, Drills, Saws, and More

DeWalt Tools Are Up to 55% Off During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale—Save on Combo Kits, Drills, Saws, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon's Big Spring Sale Has Power Tools at Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 52% Off DeWalt, Bosch, and More

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Has Power Tools at Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 52% Off DeWalt, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Circular saw on a piece of plywood, surrounded by hex wrench, spare blades, tape, and other supplies.

How to Cut Plywood Properly

By Chris Gardner, Tony Carrick

Home Depot Dropped This 84-Piece GearWrench Socket Set—Now 44% Off

Home Depot Slashed the Price on This 84-Piece Gearwrench Socket Set—Now 44% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Ryobi Tool With This Yard Combo Kit—Up to $129 Value

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Ryobi Tool With This Yard Combo Kit—Up to $129 Value

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Batteries During DeWalt Days—Save$169

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Batteries During DeWalt Days—Save$169

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Giving Away Two Makita Tools for the Price of One Ahead of Spring—Save Up to $159

Home Depot Is Giving Away 2 Makita Tools for the Price of 1 Ahead of Spring—Save Up to $159

By Glenda Taylor

Best Metal Cutting Saw

The Best Metal Cutting Saws Handled Every Material We Threw at Them

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

A pair of hands wearing safety gloves while using a yellow leveling tool.

Types of Levels and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Paul Rankin

Lowe's Drops DeWalt Tools to Clearance-Level During DeWalt Days—Save Over 40% Off Batteries, Drill Bits, and More

Lowe’s Drops DeWalt Tools to Clearance-Level During DeWalt Days—Save Over 40% Off Batteries, Drill Bits, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Offering Two Ryobi USB Lithium Tools for the Price of One—Save Up to 53%

Home Depot Is Offering Two Ryobi USB Lithium Tools for the Price of One—Save Up to 53%

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Battery With This Ryobi Brad Nailer—Now 32% Off

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Battery With This Ryobi Brad Nailer—Now 32% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Rockler Is Giving Away a Free Kreg Battery Kit ($130 Value) Ahead of Spring Woodworking Season, Plus More Tool Discounts

Rockler Is Giving Away a Free Kreg Battery Kit ($130 Value) Ahead of Spring Woodworking Season, Plus More Tool Discounts

By Glenda Taylor

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Craftsman Tools and Storage–Save Up to 50%

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Craftsman Tools and Storage–Save Up to 50%

By Glenda Taylor

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools This Week—Save Over 50% Off Drills, Impact Wrenches, Accessories, and More

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools This Week—Save Over 50% Off Drills, Impact Wrenches, Accessories, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Tools Ahead of Spring—Score a Free Saw, Trimmer, or Pruner

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out DeWalt Tools for Free Ahead of Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops Power Tool Prices to Clearance Levels Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 50% on DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo, and More

Amazon Drops Power Tool Prices to Clearance Levels Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 50% on DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo, and More

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Drill Bits Options

The Best Drill Bits of 2026, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

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

The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet

DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet

By Glenda Taylor

A side by side image of two different men using a miter saw and table saw.

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: What’s the Difference?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A woman using a drill to drill a piece of wood into a brick wall.

How to Drill Into Brick

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

A close up of a drill being used to drill into concrete.

How to Drill Into Concrete

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More

Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More

By Glenda Taylor

How to Get Ryobi's Limited-Edition Blackout Drill Before It Sells Out—Again

How to Get Ryobi’s Limited-Edition Blackout Drill Before It Sells Out—Again

By Stephanie Cronk

A collage of tools with a graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.

Realize Your DIY Potential by Learning How to Use These Essential Tools

By Timothy Dale

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Tools to Clearance Pricing Ahead of Spring: Prices Start Under $10—Save on Hand Tools, Organization, Accessories, and More

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Tools to Clearance Pricing Ahead of Spring: Prices Start Under $10—Save on Hand Tools, Organization, Accessories, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Is Giving Away DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Spring

Lowe’s Is Giving Away DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools Ahead of Spring: Save Up to 66% on Batteries, Drills, Saws, Grinders, and More

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools Ahead of Spring: Save Up to 66% on Batteries, Drills, Saws, Grinders, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Home Depot Slashes Prices on Ryobi Tools: Save Up to 55% Off Combo Kits, Impact Wrenches, and More

Home Depot Slashes Prices on Ryobi Tools: Save Up to 55% Off Combo Kits, Impact Wrenches, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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The Best Sawhorses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Ullman

The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.

The Best Roof Rakes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

This 300-Piece Ryobi Bit Set Is Under $75—and Worth Every Penny

This 300-Piece Ryobi Bit Set Is Under $75—and Worth Every Penny

By Dan Goldstein

A person applies grout to tiled flooring (left) and someone applies caulk to a bathroom seam.

Grout vs. Caulk: What’s the Difference?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Cordless Hammer Drill Options

The Best Cordless Hammer Drills, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Amazon Drops Prices on Tools for Presidents' Day—Save Up to 45% on Combo Kits, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and More

Amazon Drops Prices on Tools for Presidents’ Day—Save Up to 45% on Combo Kits, Power Tools, Hand Tools, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Combo Kits to Clearance-Level Ahead of Presidents' Day—Save 68%

Ace Hardware Slashes 68% Off Milwaukee Combo Kits Ahead of Presidents’ Day

By Glenda Taylor

A group of single-stage snow blowers lined up on a snow blown driveway after a storm

The Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

The Best Tile Cutters

The Best Tile Cutters of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Milwaukee Tool Boxes for Presidents' Day

Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Milwaukee Tool Boxes for Presidents’ Day

By Glenda Taylor

Best Wire Cutters Options

The Best Wire Cutters of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald

A selection of the best brad nailers

The Best Brad Nailers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Choosing a Hammer Drill vs. Impact Drill vs. Drill

Hammer Drill vs. Impact Driver vs. Drill: What’s the Difference?

By Katelin Hill, Bob Beacham, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Forstner Bit Sets—Tested and Reviewed in 2026

The Best Forstner Bit Sets—Tested and Reviewed in 2026

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

Retailers Slash Prices on Power Tools, Generators, Home Security, and More Ahead of Presidents' Day: Save on DeWalt, Milwaukee, EcoFlow, and More

Retailers Slash Prices on Power Tools, Generators, Home Security, and More Ahead of Presidents’ Day: Save on DeWalt, Milwaukee, EcoFlow, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Amazon Drops Prices on Valentine's Gifts for DIYers—Save Up to 40% on DeWalt, Leatherman, Craftsman, and More: Prices Starting at $8

Amazon Drops Prices on Valentine’s Gifts for DIYers—Save Up to 40% on DeWalt, Leatherman, Craftsman, and More: Prices Starting at $8

By Glenda Taylor

Best track saws

The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Clement

Lowe's Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Presidents' Day—$169 Value

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Presidents’ Day—$169 Value

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops DeWalt Power Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing Ahead of Presidents' Day: Save Up to 45% Off Power Tools, Combo Kits, and More

Amazon Drops DeWalt Power Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing Ahead of Presidents’ Day—Save Up to 45% Off Power Tools, Combo Kits, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

This Skil Laser Level Costs 65% Less Than Popular Models—And Outperforms Them

This Skil Laser Level Costs 65% Less Than Popular Models—And Outperforms Them

By Dan Goldstein

The Best Fire Escape Ladder hanging out of a window and extending several stories down.

The Best Fire Escape Ladders for Any Home

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools Ahead of Presidents' Day—Prices Under $50: Save on Power Tools, Accessories, Cleaning Tools, and More

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools Ahead of Presidents’ Day—Prices Under $50: Save on Power Tools, Accessories, Cleaning Tools, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools for Free Ahead of President's Day—Combo Kits, Outdoor Tools, Batteries, and More

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools for Free Ahead of Presidents Day—Combo Kits, Outdoor Tools, Batteries, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Radon test kit group

The Best Radon Test Kits of 2026, According to Testing

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

Before showing walls covering old staircase trim.

DIYers Uncover an Old House Treasure After Removing a Wall

By Theresa Clement

Lowe's Is Offering a Free DeWalt 20V Battery This Week—Worth $169

Lowe’s Is Offering a Free DeWalt 20V Battery This Week—Worth $169

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops New Tool Deals This Week—Save Up to 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, Bosch, and More

Amazon Drops New Tool Deals This Week—Save Up to 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Close up view of person sharpening a drill bit on a bench grinder.

How to Sharpen Drill Bits

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options

The Best Electric Snow Blowers of 2026, Tested By Our Experts

By Mike Bruton, Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

The Best Electric Snow Shovel Options

The Best Electric Snow Shovels of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

Home Depot Is Giving Away Ridgid Tools This Month: Up to a $179 Value—Score Free Impact Wrenches, Circular Saws, and More

Home Depot Is Giving Away Ridgid Tools This Month: Up to a $179 Value—Score Free Impact Wrenches, Circular Saws, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Makita Cordless Circular Saw Review

12 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement