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A high-quality rust converter can remove and prevent rust while simultaneously adding a coat of paint-ready primer to all your metal possessions.

If you need a wrench that can cover the range of fasteners found as part of most home repairs, one of these best adjustable wrenches can help.

We tested today's best-selling ladders for safety, comfort, and durability—find out which ones took top honors.

After trying it out, I realized these new features make grass cutting even easier.

Did you know you should be mopping your floors at least once a week? It’s time to multitask with the best vacuum mop combo for a floor that shines.

Cut down on energy use while adding style to your home with the insulating power of these attractive window treatments.

Expert-tested smart home devices that make perfect gifts for tech enthusiasts—from affordable plugs to premium security systems.

Want to safely repair an electric appliance or simply test your home’s wiring? Get shopping tips as well as our top tool recommendations for both do-it-yourselfers and pros.

Make your home top-to-bottom clean with an easy-to-use, high-powered vacuum. Dirt, crumbs, and hair don’t stand a chance against our top picks.

Build your tool kit on a budget: October’s sharpest Amazon hand tool markdowns under $20, from DeWalt and Makita to Klein and Crescent.

Make the most out of your yard with the help of these products, hand-picked for lovers of the outdoors.

A cumbersome full-size vacuum isn’t required to clean a home’s floors. We tested 11 easy-to-maneuver lightweight vacuums that make the task easier.

Clear your driveway without the noise, fumes, or pull-start struggle—Ace Hardware just dropped prices on Toro’s most reliable snow blowers, including battery-powered and gas models.

Colder months are on the way. Tackle fall chores with the top products our readers are buying and browsing this October.

Whether you need to cut firewood or clear a trail, these axes are up to the task.

I put DeWalt’s new metal-cutting circular saw to the test on steel, aluminum, and more. Here’s why it took home the top honor in BobVila.com’s 2025 Tool of the Year competition.

A compact drill/driver powerhouse, DeWalt’s Atomic takes on jobs that usually require a tool box full of tools. I tested it myself, and it walked away with a Tool of the Year award.

We recently tested The Home Depot's Home Accent Grand Duchess tree to see for ourselves why it was going viral and if it was worth it. Check out our review here.

Oscillating tools perform a variety of DIY and professional tasks. Find out how the best-selling models fared in our hands-on tests.

Choose the best wood chisels for your woodworking projects, experience level, and budget.