More from Timothy Dale (Page 2)

Best Sand for Sandbox Options
Furniture & Decor

Our Favorite Sandbox Sand is Natural, Safe, and Easy to Clean Off

By Timothy Dale

The Best Grill Cleaner Options
Grills

This Simple Product Can Cut Through Grease and Prep Your Grill for the Season

By Timothy Dale, Jen Karetnick

building a new wooden natural fence - work tools
Fences

How Much Concrete Do I Need Per Fence Post?

By Timothy Dale

The best mole repellent option placed in a garden next to tomato plants
Lawn & Garden

We Researched 25 Options to Find the Best Mole Repellents for Lawns, Backyards, and Gardens

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best magnetic screen door options in their packaging on a wood floor.
Doors

Our Favorite Magnetic Screen Doorr Lets Fresh Air in and Keeps Bugs Out

By Debbie Wolfe, Timothy Dale

The Best Self Propelled Lawn Mowers on a lawn.
DIY

After Testing More Than 30 Lawn Mowers, We Found the 9 Best Self-Propelled Models

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Best Safety Glasses
DIY

After 25 Hours of Testing, Our Favorite Safety Glasses Have a Game-Changing Feature

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

The Best Workbench Kobalt overhead shot
DIY

Our Favorite Workbench Requires No Assembly

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Outdoor Power Tool Options
Power Tools

The 5 Best Outdoor Power Tools That Run on Ego’s 56V Batteries

By Timothy Dale

Luxurious finished basement with large sectional couch, area rug, and polished wood-look floors.
Flooring

10 Basement Flooring Ideas That DIYers Can Install Themselves

By Timothy Dale

Woman tapes the caulking in front of her bathroom mirror with painter's tape.
Bathroom Remodeling

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

The Best Shovels Options close-up
DIY

We’ve Tested Various Shovels, See Which One is Our Absolute Favorite

By Mark Wolfe, Michelle Ullman, Timothy Dale

Lifeproof luxury vinyl plank flooring from The Home Depot installed in a laundry room or mud room.
DIY

A DIYer’s Guide to Replacing Flooring

By Timothy Dale

A roll of insulation and tools by an open wall.
Heating & Cooling

How to Install Insulation in Walls to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

By Timothy Dale

A man in a red shirt prepares wall insulation for a basement.
DIY

A Guide to Insulating Basement Walls

By Timothy Dale

10 Water faucet filters laying on a white countertop
Appliances & Cookware

After Filtering 50+ Gallons, Our Tests Show Faucet Water Filters Don’t Have To Be Expensive

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale, Amy Lynch

The Best Artificial Grass Options
Curb Appeal

You Might Mistake Our Favorite Artificial Grass for the Real Thing

By Timothy Dale

The Best Drain Cleaners
Cleaning

This $7 Product Can Clear Even the Most Stubborn Drain Clog

By Paul Rankin, Manasa Reddigari, Timothy Dale

The best water softener option in a basement storage room
Interior

The Best Water Softeners of 2025 to Keep Your Pipes Free of Build-Up

By Timothy Dale

The Best Tick Spray For Yard Option
Garden Pests

Our Favorite Tick Spray Is Safe for Kids and Pets

By Timothy Dale

The Best Radon Test Kit Option
DIY

Yes, Your Home Needs a Radon Test Kit — And These Are the Best

By Timothy Dale

The Best Attic Insulation Options
Attics

Our Favorite Attic Insulation is Surprisingly DIY-Friendly

By Timothy Dale

The Best Weeding Tools Options
Landscaping

This Handy Tool is a Must-Have for Any Gardener

By Mark Wolfe, Heather Blackmore, Timothy Dale

Hand on a lever-style doorknob, on a dark-colored door.
DIY

12 Smart Ways to Lock a Door Without a Lock

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best wood chippers together in a yard.
DIY

Our Favorite Wood Chipper Can Handle the Toughest Branches

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

An empty room with painted baseboards and carpet.
DIY

This Is the Easiest Way to Paint Baseboards With Carpet 

By Timothy Dale

A person using a belt sander on a rough wood table.
DIY

This Is Why You Need a Belt Sander in Your Home Workshop

By Timothy Dale

The Best Backpack Sprayer Options
DIY

After 8 Hour of Testing, Our Favoriet Backpack Sprayer Was the Most Comfortable and Precise

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

The girl saws off a piece of drywall with a special saw
DIY

This Tool is a Must-Have for DIY Renovation Projects

By Timothy Dale

The best freestanding tub option installed in a beautiful white-tiled bathroom
Interior

Soak Off a Stressful Day in One of The Best Freestanding Tubs of 2025

By Timothy Dale

A person using a thermal camera to identify leaks under a sink.
DIY

7 Brilliant Uses for a Thermal Camera Around the Home and Garden

By Timothy Dale

The Best Bench Sander Options
Power Tools

We’ve Researched Over 20 Bench Sanders, But We Like These 7 the Best

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Garage Door Insulation Kits Option
Exterior

This Simple DIY Upgrade Keeps Your Garage Comfortable and Warm

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

A group of the best laser measures, still in their packages, grouped together on a table before testing.
Hand Tools

After Testing These 9 Laser Measures, Our Top Pick is a Must-Have

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Locking Mailbox Mail Boss 7506 before front
DIY

Our Favorite Locking Box Is Nearly Indestructible

By Timothy Dale, Amber Guetebier

Lumberjack makes notch cuts in trunk to fell a tree.
DIY

How to Fell a Tree

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Ullman, Updated by Timothy Dale

A group of the best portable power station options
Interior

We’ve Tested 18 Power Stations, But We Like These 9 the Best

By Tom Scalisi, Beth Cranston, Stephanie Cronk, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Propane Heater Options set together against the side of a red barn.
Exterior

The Best Propane Heater Can Be Used Almost Anywhere—Even Inside

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The Best Power Strips
Interior

We’ve Tested 15 Power Strips and Like These 9 the Best

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

A group of the best tested nonstick sprays for snow blowers on a snowy surface with two snow blowers in the background.
Driveways & Walkways

Yes, Your Snow Blower Needs a Nonstick Spray—And These Are the Best

By Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested
DIY

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best snow blowers in a snowy ranch setting before testing.
DIY

We Tested Over a Dozen Snow Blowers and This Ryobi Is a Heavy-Duty Machine in Compact Form

By Zach Lazzari, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Scan to see if plugs are overheating
Home Technology

The Best Thermal Cameras

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

Midcentury style house in a snowstorm at dusk, with holiday lights on next door house.
DIY

9 Ways to Melt Ice Without Salt or Ice Melt

By Timothy Dale, Updated by Gretchen Heber

The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.
DIY

The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

A collage of tools with a graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.
DIY

Realize Your DIY Potential by Learning How to Use These Essential Tools in 2025

By Timothy Dale

Best Whittling Knives close-up
DIY

After 12 Hours of Testing, We Keep Reaching For These Whittling Knives

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

The Best Stainable Wood Filler Options
DIY

The Best Stainable Wood Fillers of 2025 for Repairing Furniture, Decks, and More

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

Cellulose insulation inside a home attic.
Heating & Cooling

7 Things Homeowners Should Know About Cellulose Insulation

By Timothy Dale

Diamond rink in sink next to an open sink drain.
DIY

How to Fix a Bathroom Sink Stopper

By Timothy Dale

How to Keep False Smoke Alarms From Going Off
Home Safety

How to Keep False Smoke Alarms From Going Off While You Cook

By Timothy Dale

The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners Options
Cleaning

After Using These Steam Cleaners for 30 Days, There is One Clear Winner

By Timothy Dale

Problems You Can Fix With Just Glue
DIY

12 Problems You Can Fix With Just Glue

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

How to Use a Torque Wrench

By Timothy Dale

A man in jeans using an oscillating tool on an air vent embedded in wooden floors.
DIY

The Case for Why Every DIYer Needs an Oscillating Tool

By Timothy Dale

Modern open plan apartment kitchen and dining room interior with marble countertop in kitchen.
Cleaning

How to Clean Marble Surfaces Properly

By Bob Vila, Susan Pevaroff Berschler, Updated by Timothy Dale

Main shot of wood lathe
Power Tools

The Best Wood Lathes for DIY Woodworking, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

A woman pouring the best septic tank treatment option into a toilet
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

With Help From a Plumbing Expert, These Are the Best Septic Tank Treatments To Keep Your Septic System Healthy

By Timothy Dale

The Best Socket Sets Options laid out in their cases on a cement sidewalk
DIY

We Tested the Best Socket Sets, and Our Favorite Offers the Most Versatility

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

A group of the best LED light strips still in their boxes before testing.
Furniture & Decor

We Tested Best LED Light Strips for Illuminating Any Location, See Our Favorites

By Timothy Dale, Stacey L. Nash

layout of the options of best belt sanders
DIY

We Tested the Best Belt Sanders, Our Favorite Features Auto-Belt Alignment and Ticks All of Our Boxes

By Timothy Dale

A homeowner on a ladder caulking gutters on a house.
DIY

Quick Fix Survival Guide: 15 Home Repairs Everyone Should Know How to Do

By Timothy Dale

A blue portable electric generator placed in a residential yard is connected to two orange extension cords.
Energy & Power

11 Types of Generators and When to Use Them

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best mechanic tool sets option open to show their vast variety of tools
DIY

The Best Mechanic Tool Sets, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick