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Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference?

Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference? Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference?

By Timothy Dale

Sharpening an orange hedge trimmer on work bench with work gloves on.

DIY

How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

The DeWalt Crown Stapler on a piece of wood during hands-on testing.

Hands-On Tool Review: Did the DeWalt Narrow Crown Stapler Nail It? Hands-On Tool Review: Did the DeWalt Narrow Crown Stapler Nail It?

By Mark Clement

A DIYer using a glue gun on a piece of plywood with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.

DIY

How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY

By Kristen Mosier

Close up of a screwdriver drill bit set

The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets for Your Cordless Drill The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets for Your Cordless Drill

Dremel 4300 rotary tool on white counter with included accessories and black storage case

The Dremel 4300: A Comprehensive Review of This High Performance Rotary Tool The Dremel 4300: A Comprehensive Review of This High Performance Rotary Tool

By Glenda Taylor

Best Step Stool Review

Get a Leg Up: A Review of the HBTower Folding Step Stool Get a Leg Up: A Review of the HBTower Folding Step Stool

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Pocket-Hole Jig Options

The Best Pocket-Hole Jigs for Woodworking The Best Pocket-Hole Jigs for Woodworking

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe

Several tools and materials for removing stripped screws on a home workbench.

DIY

This Is the Best Way to Remove a Stripped Screw—Plus 11 Methods That Work in a Pinch This Is the Best Way to Remove a Stripped Screw—Plus 11 Methods That Work in a Pinch

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila

Tools With A Lifetime Warranty Options

DIY

7 Indispensable Tools With a Lifetime Warranty—and How To Get Replacements 7 Indispensable Tools With a Lifetime Warranty—and How To Get Replacements

transparent glue against black background

DIY

15 Types of Glue and Adhesives Every Homeowner Should Know 15 Types of Glue and Adhesives Every Homeowner Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Theresa Clement

A DIYer using a caulking gun to seal bathroom fixtures with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.

DIY

How to Use a Caulk Gun How to Use a Caulk Gun

By Rachelle Dragani, Bob Vila Staff

The Best Log Splitter trailer in use splitting firewood with a large stack of split wood in the background.

The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

A person wearing work gloves while spraying the best fire extinguisher.

The Best Fire Extinguishers to Keep Your Home and Family Safe The Best Fire Extinguishers to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

By Tom Scalisi, Jasmine Harding

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

The Best Fire Escape Ladders to Keep Your Family Safe in an Emergency The Best Fire Escape Ladders to Keep Your Family Safe in an Emergency

A collage of the Best Power Tool Set Options on white backgrounds.

The Best Power Tool Sets for Your Needs and Budget, Tested The Best Power Tool Sets for Your Needs and Budget, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Dowel Jig Options

DIY

The Best Dowel Jigs for Your Workshop, Tested and Reviewed The Best Dowel Jigs for Your Workshop, Tested and Reviewed

The 14 Best Tool Brands for DIYers and Pros The 14 Best Tool Brands for DIYers and Pros

Nails vs. Screws: Which to Use in Your Project

DIY

Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project? Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

A person using the best jointer to smooth and flatten the face and edge of a piece of stock lumber.

The Best Jointers for DIYers and Pros The Best Jointers for DIYers and Pros

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best winter work gloves on a picnic table before testing.

The Best Winter Work Gloves, According to Testing The Best Winter Work Gloves, According to Testing

Two people sharing tools.

DIY

Tool-For-All: How to Host a Neighborhood Tool Share Tool-For-All: How to Host a Neighborhood Tool Share

By Rachel Brougham

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Wood Chipper

DIY

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Wood Chipper? How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Wood Chipper?

By Katie Flannery

brad nailer vs finish nailer

DIY

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

By Bob Beacham, Theresa Clement

DIY

Brush vs. Roller vs. Sprayer: How to Choose the Right Painting Tool Brush vs. Roller vs. Sprayer: How to Choose the Right Painting Tool

The 20 Weirdest Things You Can Do With Duct Tape

DIY

The 20 Weirdest Things You Can Do With Duct Tape The 20 Weirdest Things You Can Do With Duct Tape

By Manasa Reddigari

Finished workbench project in a clean home workshop with a graphic overlay that says downloadable project plans.

DIY

How to Build a Workbench That Fits Just About Anywhere How to Build a Workbench That Fits Just About Anywhere

A close-up of the best oil for snow blower being added to a snow blower

The Best Oils for Snow Blowers, Vetted The Best Oils for Snow Blowers, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

10 of the Best Electric chainsaws on grass near chopped wood

The Best Electric Chainsaws, According to Our Testing The Best Electric Chainsaws, According to Our Testing

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A person using the best heat gun option to melt colorful wax for an art project

The Best Heat Guns The Best Heat Guns

By Timothy Dale

The Best Cement Mixer Options

The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects

A group of the best pocket chainsaw options together on a picnic table

The Best Pocket Chainsaws, Tested The Best Pocket Chainsaws, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Modern garden lawn mower on green grass in park

DIY

How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

By Bob Vila Staff, Tony Carrick

The best siding nailer option in use

The Best Siding Nailers, Reviewed The Best Siding Nailers, Reviewed

The Best Hard Hat Light Options laid out next to each other

The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested

A person touching a tear on a leather couch, likely considering using the best leather repair kit option

The Best Leather Repair Kits The Best Leather Repair Kits

By Timothy Dale

The Best Hearing Protection Options

The Best Hearing Protection, Tested The Best Hearing Protection, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Best Cutting Mats

The Best Cutting Mats, Tested and Reviewed The Best Cutting Mats, Tested and Reviewed

By Carol Benton, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Home Tool Kit Options

The Best Home Tool Kits, Tested and Reviewed The Best Home Tool Kits, Tested and Reviewed

By Debbie Wolfe, Tony Carrick

various hammers hanging on workshop wall

DIY

25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them 25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

The best attic ladder extends from an open attic door in an hallway

The Best Attic Ladders, Reviewed The Best Attic Ladders, Reviewed

By Timothy Dale

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?

DIY

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools? The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?

The Best Stihl Chainsaw Options

The Best Stihl Chainsaws You Can Get The Best Stihl Chainsaws You Can Get

By Tony Carrick

The Best Rust Converter Options

The Best Rust Converters, Vetted The Best Rust Converters, Vetted

By James Fitzgerald

iStock-1370323000 Types of Pliers Various pliers hanging on a magnetic strip on a wall

DIY

25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them 25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

gardener starting lawn mower in garden

DIY

How to Start a Lawn Mower and Troubleshoot Common Problems How to Start a Lawn Mower and Troubleshoot Common Problems

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

The Best Double-Sided Tapes for Your Projects

The Best Double-Sided Tapes The Best Double-Sided Tapes

By Debbie Wolfe

The Best Cobalt Drill Bits Options

The Best Cobalt Drill Bits, Tested and Reviewed The Best Cobalt Drill Bits, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe

The Best Extension Cord Options

The Best Extension Cords, Tested and Reviewed The Best Extension Cords, Tested and Reviewed

By Andreana Lefton, Mark Wolfe, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Packing Tapes Options

The Best Packing Tapes You Can Get The Best Packing Tapes You Can Get

By Timothy Dale

5 Types of Screwdrivers Every DIYer Should Know

DIY

25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them 25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Building a Basic Deck? Top Tips for DIYers Building a Basic Deck? Top Tips for DIYers

The Best Wood Chisels Option

The Best Wood Chisels, Tested The Best Wood Chisels, Tested

By James Fitzgerald, Chaunie Brusie

How to Use a Saw the Right Way

DIY

How to Use a Saw the Right Way How to Use a Saw the Right Way

How to Clean Gardening Tools

How to Clean and Care for Your Gardening Tools How to Clean and Care for Your Gardening Tools

By Kelsey Savage, Bob Vila

The Best Ratchet Option

The Best Ratchets The Best Ratchets

pro painting tip use a drywall knife

DIY

Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously! Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously!

By Alexa Erickson

The Best Framing Tool Belt Options

The Best Framing Tool Belts, Tested and Reviewed The Best Framing Tool Belts, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Hacksaw Options

The Best Hacksaws, Tested and Reviewed The Best Hacksaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

The Best Knife Sharpeners Option

The Best Knife Sharpeners, Tested and Reviewed The Best Knife Sharpeners, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Gas Chainsaw Option

The Best Gas Chainsaws The Best Gas Chainsaws

The Best Tape Measures Options laid on a table in close-up

After Testing the Best Tape Measures, We Found 9 You Can Trust After Testing the Best Tape Measures, We Found 9 You Can Trust

By Andreana Lefton, Glenda Taylor

The Best Framing Hammer Options

The Best Framing Hammers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Framing Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Needle-Nose Pliers Options

The Best Needle-Nose Pliers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Needle-Nose Pliers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor