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Cutting a PVC pipe with a pipe cutter.

DIY

The 3 Best Ways to Cut PVC Pipe The 3 Best Ways to Cut PVC Pipe

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

The Best Screw Extractor Options

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

By Tony Carrick

Close up view of a table saw blade next to a pair of safety glasses.

DIY

How to Use a Table Saw How to Use a Table Saw

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Husky Work Light Review

This Husky Work Light Illuminates Projects Without Increasing the Heat This Husky Work Light Illuminates Projects Without Increasing the Heat

The Best Work Lights

The Best Work Lights for the Workshop or Jobsite, Tested The Best Work Lights for the Workshop or Jobsite, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The DeWalt DWS780 Review

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

By Glenda Taylor

Best Chainsaw Review

The Stihl MSA 300 Electric Chainsaw Outperforms Gas Models The Stihl MSA 300 Electric Chainsaw Outperforms Gas Models

By Zach Lazzari

Three boxes in DeWalt Tool Box Set

Does the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Box Stack Up? Does the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Box Stack Up?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Nut Driver Set Options

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

By Tony Carrick

The Best Gas Pressure Washer Options

Testing the Best Gas Pressure Washers for Cleaning Any Surface Testing the Best Gas Pressure Washers for Cleaning Any Surface

By Zach Lazzari, Bob Beacham

How to Use a Multimeter

DIY

How to Use a Multimeter How to Use a Multimeter

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Bolt Cutters Option

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

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

The Best Telescoping Ladders

The Best Telescoping Ladders From Our 2024 Testing The Best Telescoping Ladders From Our 2024 Testing

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

A group of the best axe options together on a horizontal log in the woods

The Best Axes to Split Your Own Firewood, Tested The Best Axes to Split Your Own Firewood, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Stacey L. Nash

A variety of Hyde Tool scrapers for different tasks

DIY

How to Choose the Right Scraper for the Job How to Choose the Right Scraper for the Job

By Glenda Taylor

Our favorite leaf blowers are on sale for Labor Day

DIY

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

By Kathleen Corlett

Toro Leaf Vacuum

The Best Leaf Vacuums for Yard Cleanup, Tested The Best Leaf Vacuums for Yard Cleanup, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Stacey L. Nash

2024 Tool of the Year Awards on BobVila.com

We’re on a Mission to Discover and Name the Tools of the Year We’re on a Mission to Discover and Name the Tools of the Year

By Bob Vila Staff

Woman with long curly hair pushes an orange wheelbarrow down a path in her garden.

DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for September Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for September

TK DIY Tools You've Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

DIY

14 DIY Tools You’ve Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier 14 DIY Tools You’ve Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

The CDI Torque Wrench in its case before testing.

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

By Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks, Tested The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Tool Box Options

The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best flashlights together on a table before hands-on testing.

The Best Flashlights: Tested for Camping, Power Outages, and More The Best Flashlights: Tested for Camping, Power Outages, and More

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 for Clearing Snow, Tested The Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers for Clearing Snow, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

The Best Heated Gloves Options

The Best Heated Gloves to Keep You Comfortable in the Winter, Tested The Best Heated Gloves to Keep You Comfortable in the Winter, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Amber Guetebier

A group of the best wood fillers placed together on a wood table before testing.

The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

The Best Safety Glasses Options

The Best Safety Glasses for Debris and UV Damage, Tested The Best Safety Glasses for Debris and UV Damage, Tested

By Timothy Dale

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

The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Several electrician tool belts in the back of a black truck

The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Super Glues Option

The Best Super Glues, Tested The Best Super Glues, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Debbie Wolfe

A group of the best palm nailers together before testing.

The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

The Best Benchtop Planer Options

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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

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

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best brad nailers

The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project 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.

The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

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

Building & Installing

The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

A group of 5 of the best robot mowers on a lawn before testing.

The 6 Best Robot Lawn Mowers for Automated Maintenance, Tested The 6 Best Robot Lawn Mowers for Automated Maintenance, Tested

A group of the best pressure washers in a driveway before testing.

The Best Pressure Washers for All Your Needs, Tested The Best Pressure Washers for All Your Needs, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best lawn mowers together in a yard

The Best Lawn Mowers for Every Yard, Tested The Best Lawn Mowers for Every Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.

The Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested The Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research by Tony Carrick

A home gardener trims their tall boxwood shrub with an electric hedge trimmer.

These Are the Most Dangerous Lawn and Garden Tools These Are the Most Dangerous Lawn and Garden Tools

A group of the best pole saws together before testing.

The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A group of the best stand-up weeders in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Stand-Up Weeders for Easy, Effortless Weeding, Tested The Best Stand-Up Weeders for Easy, Effortless Weeding, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher

A group of the best gas string trimmer options together outside on the ground

The Best Gas String Trimmers for a Pristine Yard, Tested The Best Gas String Trimmers for a Pristine Yard, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

Wood stain and materials needed to stain pressure treated wood.

DIY

How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood

Ridgid 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool

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

By Glenda Taylor

Eight of the Best Router Bits Sets on reclaimed wood

The Best Router Bits for Your Woodworking Projects, Tested The Best Router Bits for Your Woodworking Projects, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

The best garage shelving options set up in a garage

The Best Garage Shelving for Sturdy Storage, Tested and Reviewed The Best Garage Shelving for Sturdy Storage, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Andreana Lefton

A person wearing a white glove is using a red pipe cutter to cut a copper pipe.

DIY

How to Cut Copper Pipe How to Cut Copper Pipe

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Person in blue sweatshirt and jeans driving one of the best riding mowers for hills and uneven yards

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers for Hills, Tested and Reviewed The Best Riding Lawn Mowers for Hills, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Mike Bruton, Tom Scalisi

Nail Guns Are on Sale at The Home Depot

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

By Glenda Taylor

Orange weed eater string on trimmer cutting weeds

The Best Weed Eater Strings for Trimming, Edging, and Cutting, Tested The Best Weed Eater Strings for Trimming, Edging, and Cutting, Tested

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

The Best Table Saw Blades The Best Table Saw Blades

By Tony Carrick, Mark Clement

Garage Dodge Charger

How To Build the Perfect Starter Mechanic’s Garage How To Build the Perfect Starter Mechanic’s Garage

By Hank O’Hop

How to Use a Plunger the Right Way

How to Use a Plunger the Right Way How to Use a Plunger the Right Way

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Phillip Tinner

A person using a chainsaw in action on a large log.

DIY

How to Use a Chainsaw How to Use a Chainsaw

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

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

How to Get a Free DeWalt Battery and Charger Kit at Home Depot (While Supplies Last) How to Get a Free DeWalt Battery and Charger Kit at Home Depot (While Supplies Last)

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project

The Best Plunge Router Options

The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking

Person using a DeWalt impact drill to screw a nail into wood

Rare Deal Alert: The DeWalt Impact Drill/Driver Kit Is Only $139 Rare Deal Alert: The DeWalt Impact Drill/Driver Kit Is Only $139

By Stephanie Cronk

A group of the 8 best voltage testers together on a workbench before testing.

The Best Voltage Testers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Voltage Testers, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Paper Cutter for Craft Projects Option

The Best Paper Cutters for Crafting Projects, Tested The Best Paper Cutters for Crafting Projects, Tested

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor

Man using dewalt circular saw to cut wood

DeWalt Tools Are Practically 2-For-1 in This Prime Day Sale DeWalt Tools Are Practically 2-For-1 in This Prime Day Sale

By Stephanie Cronk