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A person using the TopCon’s RL-H5A Laser Level for surveying during testing.

Building & Installing

TopCon’s RL-H5A Laser Level: A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Ryobi RY40710 Cordless Earth Auger partially embedded in a field during testing.

Is the Ryobi Auger a Must-Have for Digging Holes? Find Out in This Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Oregon 410-120 Bench Grinder Chain Sharpener mounted to a board during testing.

Precise, Fast, Adjustable: Oregon Chainsaw Sharpener Review

A group of the best rotary laser levels in front of a garage before testing.

Tools & Materials

The Best Rotary Laser Levels, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Best Solar Fence Lights 2

We Tested Solar Fence Lights Through Rainstorms—These Were the Brightest

By Katie Barton, Hannah Selinger

The Lettuce Grow Farmstand full of growing plants in a home during testing.

A Review of the Lettuce Grow Farmstand: Is It Worth the Price?

The Kayiune Solar Flagpole Light lighting the American flag on a dark background.

Light Up Old Glory: A Radiant Flagpole Light, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor

The Vornado pedestal fan in front of closet doors during testing.

Appliances & Cookware

Cooling Comfort: Is This Vornado Fan the Answer to Summer Swelter?

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best containers for storing clothes together before testing.

Clothing & Gear

The Best Containers for Storing Clothes During the Offseason, Tested

By Lizzy Briskin

Wayfair Way Day 2024: Patio Deals

Wayfair Way Day is Here: Save Big on Patio Furniture and Outdoor Essentials

By Perri Kressel

First-Time Tool Kit

14 High-Quality First-Time Tool Kit Essentials for Under $100

Here's How to Get Free Tools at Lowe's

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free Kobalt Tools Right Now—Here’s How to Get Yours

By Perri Kressel

A group of the best fire pit tables on a cement patio near a wooded area.

Deck, Patio & Porch

Our Favorite Fire Pit Table is Easy to Start and Built to Last

By Katie Barton

A person using the Harper Convertible Hand Truck to move a heavy 5-gallon bucket.

How Efficient is the Harper Convertible Hand Truck? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

Post hole diggers set up on field of grass

Yes, Digging Fence Holes by Hand Is Brutal—Unless You Use One of These

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Weber Original Kettle Premium charcoal grill in use grilling meat in a yard

The Absolute Best Deals of The Week: Solo Stove’s Memorial Day Sale, BOGO DeWalt Tools, Discounted Appliances, and More

By Perri Kressel

The Best Gift for a Plant Whisperer This Mother’s Day

The Best Gift for a Plant Whisperer This Mother’s Day

By Debbie Wolfe

Bostitch Palm Nailer A person using the Bostitch PN100K Impact Nailer Kit to install framing during testing.

Nailed It: A Bostitch Palm Nailer Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the Fiskars Stand-Up Weed Puller to pull a dandelion during testing.

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Eco-Friendly Power of the Fiskars Weed Puller: A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The WoodLink Heritage Farms Squirrel-Resistant Feeder filled with seed during testing.

Deck, Patio & Porch

WoodLink Bird Feeder Review: Heritage Farms Squirrel-Resistant Feeder

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

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Stand-Up Weeders Are Our Secret Weapon for Pulling Weeds Without Bending

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher

A bunch of the best light bulbs on a table before testing.

Lighting & Electrical

The Best Light Bulbs for All Your Home’s Lighting Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

The 10 Best Places to Buy a Shed

The 12 Best Places to Buy a Shed

By Lauraine Velez

person wearing one of the best work boots walking up a trail

Clothing & Gear

These Work Boots Survived the Toughest Jobs We Could Throw at Them

By Glenda Taylor, Beth Cranston, Paul Rankin, Mark Wolfe

A view of a worker installing solar panels on a red tiled roof.

5 of the Best Solar Companies in America Today

By Glenda Taylor, Sabrina Serani, Catherine Hiles

A close up of a lush green lawn.

6 of the Best Lawn Care Services in America, Vetted

By Amber Guetebier, Sabrina Serani, Catherine Hiles

Bauer vs. Hercules

Bauer vs. Hercules: Finding the Right Power Tool for Every DIYer and Pro

The Bosch 18V Compact Brushless ½-Inch Drill/Driver Kit on a workbench.

Building & Installing

Bosch’s Cordless Drill Is Compact, Powerful, and Home-Workshop Worthy

By Tony Carrick

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

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best outdoor power strips in a yard before testing.

We Spent 15 Hours Testing The Best Outdoor Power Strips—These Are Our Top Picks for Holiday Light Displays and More

By Tony Carrick

Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning

Cleaning & Organizing

9 Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning

By Perri Kressel

15 Spring Cleaning Must-Haves Under $15

22 Spring-Cleaning Must-Haves—Starting at Just $5

By Savannah Sher, Deirdre Mundorf

Giant skeleton surrounded by spooky pumpkins

The Home Depot Brought Skelly Back Because We’re Halfway to Halloween—and His New Friends Are Selling Out

By Perri Kressel

A group of the best tarps in their packaging before testing.

The Best Tarps to Keep Your Outdoor Items Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Bathtubs Options

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Bathtubs for Your Style and Budget

Open boxes and single pieces of the best drywall screws on a work bench before testing.

Building & Installing

The Best Drywall Screws for Hanging Sheetrock, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Testing pool vacuums like the Dolphin Nautilus in an above-ground pool

We Tested Above-Ground Pool Vacuums for a Month—These Are the Best

By Lisa Galek, Timothy Dale, Stephanie Cronk

A group of the best floor cleaners before testing.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Floor Cleaners for Every Type of Hard Flooring in Your Home, Tested

By Katie Barton, Mark Wolfe

A man adjusting the Best Pool Vacuum Option in preparation for putting into a pool

Say Goodbye to Manual Scrubbing—Our Top Pool Vacuum Does All the Work for You

By Paul Rankin, Tom Scalisi

The best soil for raised beds options sits outside on the ground next to several thriving raised beds

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Soils for Raised Garden Beds

By Steph Coelho, Stacey L. Nash

A group of the best brush cutters on grass before testing.

We Researched 40 Models and Tested 9 To Find the Best Brush Cutters for Overgrown Land

A grillmaster and friend standing over the best pellet grill option while cooking steaks

We Evaluated the Best Pellet Grills and Smokers to Find the Top Choices for Backyard Barbecues

By Tony Carrick

Best Pool Test Kit Options

Pool Water Testing Has Never Been Easier Thanks to These Test Kits

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

eco friendly bioclimatic aluminum pergola shade structure, awning and patio shades

Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Patio Shades for Protecting Your Outdoor Space from the Sun

By Jasmine Harding

A person using a Bostitch finish nailer attached to the Bostitch Air Compressor during testing.

Building & Installing

Bostitch Air Compressor: Tested Review of the Popular Pancake Model

By Glenda Taylor

A row of circuit breakers and red and blue wires on the best circuit breaker.

The Best Circuit Breakers for Homes, Businesses, RVs and Boats

The Rejuvenate All Floors Cleaner next to a mop during testing to clean a wood floor.

Rejuvenate All Floors Cleaner Review: Does This Gentle Formula Work?

By BobVila.com Staff

Bosch Track Saw Review

Make Precision Cuts With Ease: A Bosch Track Saw Review

By Mark Clement

The Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt installed on a residential door for hands-on testing.

Safety & Security

Is Schlage’s Premium Smart Door Lock Worth the Money? We Tested It to Find Out

By Tony Carrick

A section of wall covered in black and white soundproofing panels with a tv, guitar, and microphone set up in front of them.

Tools & Materials

The Best Soundproofing Panels to Control Unwanted Noise

A person wearing a tool vest, hat, and earplugs while using a power saw.

Clothing & Gear

The Best Tool Vests to Make Your Projects Even Easier

By Tony Carrick

The Best Heat Pump Water Heater installed in a tidy utility room with white walls.

The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters to Save Energy And Lower Bills

The Puffy Serenity Adjustable Base in a tan bedroom next to a floor-to-ceiling window.

Mattresses & Bedding

The Best Adjustable Bed Frames to Keep You Feeling Supported and Comfortable

By Jasmine Harding

The Best Pet-Safe Weed Killes

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Our Favorite Pet-Safe Weed Killer Is Easy to Apply and Effective

By Stacey L. Nash, Lynn Coulter

Blue LED strip lights wrapped around white columns on front porch

Our 8 Favorite Outdoor LED Strip Lights Are the Best and Brightest

By Glenda Taylor, Jasmine Harding

The best heat pump dryer installed in a wall of cabinetry in a modern living space.

The Best Heat Pump Dryers for Energy Efficiency

By Klevisa Bathorja, Michelle Larson, Stephanie Cronk, Bob Beacham

The Best Misting System set up around an outdoor seating area on a deck to cool the space and mist hanging plants.

Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Misting Systems to Keep Your Patio Cool and Comfortable

By Maringlen Musa, Michelle Larson, Jasmine Harding

Best Outdoor Fans on a concrete patio near a wooded area

Outdoor Furniture

We Tested 10 Outdoor Fans—Beat the Heat All Summer With Our Top Pick

By Katie Barton, Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Ego Lightweight Snow Blower covered in snow at the end of a cleared path.

Tools & Materials

Colorado Natives Try a Snow Blower for the First Time: Reviewing the Ego Power+

By Becky Helzer

A person by the edge of a pool emptying the mesh filter basket of the Pivot-Solar Breeze Ariel Smart Robot Pool Cleaner.

Pool Maintenance

This Is the Pool Tool I Never Knew I Needed

By Paul Rankin, Chase Brush

A person using the Makita brush cutter to clear vegetation along a wooded area.

We Tested the Cordless Makita Brush Cutter—Did It Make the Cut?

A person installing Flooret flooring using their click-lock system.

Tools & Materials

Flooret Flooring Review: Direct-to-Consumer Floors That Are Worth the Hype

The rustic Barn by Minka-Aire ceiling fan installed on a ceiling for testing.

The Minka-Aire Ceiling Fan Is Impressive, but Is It Worth It? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet Air Compressor on a cement pad with all its included manuals and accessories.

California Air Tools 8010: How Quiet and Powerful Is It?

By Glenda Taylor