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The Best Vacuums for Any Type of Flooring According to Our Tests
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.

Amazon’s Best Hand Tool Deals Right Now Start at Just $2
Build your tool kit on a budget: October’s sharpest Amazon hand tool markdowns under $20, from DeWalt and Makita to Klein and Crescent.

The 20 Best Gifts for Yard Lovers in 2025
Make the most out of your yard with the help of these products, hand-picked for lovers of the outdoors.

We Vacuumed More Than 20,000 Square Feet to Find the Best Lightweight Vacuums
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.

Toro Snow Blowers Are Marked Down at Ace Hardware—Shop Now Before Winter Hits
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.

Grab a Bob Vila-Reader Favorite Fall Must-Have Before It Sells Out Again
Colder months are on the way. Tackle fall chores with the top products our readers are buying and browsing this October.

The Best Axes Tested and Reviewed: Chop Smarter, Not Harder
Whether you need to cut firewood or clear a trail, these axes are up to the task.

I Tested DeWalt’s Newest and Near-Perfect Metal-Cutting Circular Saw: See My Review
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.

DeWalt Atomic 20V Multi-Head Drill Review: 4 Tools in One
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.

I Was Team Real Christmas Tree Until I Tested Home Depot’s Viral Tree
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.

We Tested the Best Oscillating Tools. See How Our Top Picks Performed
Oscillating tools perform a variety of DIY and professional tasks. Find out how the best-selling models fared in our hands-on tests.

We Tested the Best Wood Chisels in a Professional Workshop. Our Top Pick is Ideal for Beginners and Pros Alike
Choose the best wood chisels for your woodworking projects, experience level, and budget.

We Researched Dozens of Sandblasters, and Our Top Pick Works on Numerous Surfaces
Make quick work of stripping paint or cleaning machinery with the right sandblasting tool.

After Researching More Than 60 Models, These are the 7 Best Room Humidifiers for Dry Air and Congestion
The best room humidifier can offer comfortably moisturized air in the dry winter months. These 10 models are our go-to picks for our homes.

These High-Performing Garage Door Lubricants Stop Squeaks and Rust
Keep your garage door running smoothly and quietly with a top lubricant.

7 Incredible New Plants for 2026—and Where to Find Them
You’ll be sure to brighten up your home and garden with these new plants that include roses, azaleas, ground covers, and houseplants.

DJI Power 2000 Review: Quiet, Fast-Charging Power Station
I tested DJI’s newest 2048Wh power station by running appliances, tools, and a space heater. Here’s how it handled everything I plugged in.

Make Cedar Shine: Our Favorite Wood Stains
Protect those beautiful cedar surfaces against water, sun, and mildew damage with these top products.

How to Sharpen Scissors
Are your scissors' cuts not up to snuff? Follow these easy steps to keep scissor blades sharp for everyday snipping.