More from Timothy Dale (Page 2)

A group of the best rotary tool options on a work bench before testing.
Power Tools

Here Are The Best Rotary Tools We Tested for Drilling, Sanding, Cutting, and More

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

A view of frost on green lawn.
Building & Installing

What Is the Frost Line and How Deep Does it Go?

By Timothy Dale

A stack of three rockwool insulation sheets sits next to a wall frame in the process of being insulated.
Heating & Cooling

What Is Insulation R-Value? Get the Facts Before You Insulate

By Timothy Dale

Containers of both wood putty and wood filler on a wooden table.
DIY

Wood Putty vs. Wood Filler: What’s the Difference?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Wireless Doorbell Options
Reviews

Our Favorite Wireless Doorbell Is a Breeze to Set Up and Offers the Best Resolution Based On Our Testing

By Paul Rankin, Amy Lynch, Timothy Dale

A selection of the best cordless ratchets
DIY

We Tested Cordless Ratchets, Our Favorite Is a Makita That Has the Highest RPM We’ve Seen

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Shark Vacuum Options set up in the living room
Cleaning

We Tested 9 Shark Vacuums and Our Favorite Has Incredible Suction Power

By Amanda Lauren, Timothy Dale

Holiday Gift Guide for Tool Lovers
DIY

Surprise The Tool Lover in Your Life With These Top Gift Ideas

By Timothy Dale

The Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers Options
Gifts

These Are The Hottest Gifts for Outdoor Lovers

By Timothy Dale

The Gifts for Mechanics Option
DIY

The 35 Best Gifts for Mechanics and Auto Fanatics, Chosen by Our Editors

By Brie Greenhalgh, Timothy Dale

A green Kohler home generator installed outside of a home.

Power Outages Can Cost Thousands of Dollars—Unless You Have This Key Equipment

By Timothy Dale

We Tested the Best Electric Heaters and Our Top Pick is Our Go-To Favorite for Warmth
Appliances

We Tested the Best Electric Heaters and Our Top Pick is Our Go-To Favorite for Warmth

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

The Best Garage Door Insulation Kits Option
Exterior

We Tested the Top Garage Door Insulation Kits to Retain Warmth, See Our Top Pick

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

The best water softener option in a basement storage room
Interior

The Best Water Softeners of 2024 to Keep Your Pipes Free of Build-Up 

By Timothy Dale

set of the best shop stools close-up
Exterior

Our Favorite Shop Stool Proves DeWalt’s Quality and Durability Goes Beyond Tools

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

best duct tapes tested and set on a table
DIY

We Tested Multiple Duct Tapes, and We Keep Reaching for This Simple Product

By Michelle Larson, Andreana Lefton, Timothy Dale

The Best Palm Sander Options laid on a bench
Power Tools

We Tested the Best Palm Sanders, and Our Top Pick Has Barely Any Vibration

By Timothy Dale, Mark Clement

A man kneels in front of a large residential heat pump unit while holding a screwdriver.
Heating

Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating—and What You Can Do to Fix It

By Timothy Dale

how to change a tire
DIY

How to Change a Tire Like a Pro

By Timothy Dale

The Best Spray Paints for Metal Options
DIY

We Tested the Best Spray Paints for Metal and This Was The Winner

By Amber Guetebier, Timothy Dale

The Best Hammer Drills
Power Tools

We Tested 7 Hammer Drills, See Our Favorite and Our Other Recommendations

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

A white interior door is ajar.
DIY

4 Fixes for a Door That Won’t Latch

By Timothy Dale

The Best Upholstery Cleaner Options
Cleaning

The 9 Best Upholstery Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Stacey L. Nash

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options
Backup Generators

The Best Dual-Fuel Generators for Home and Outdoor Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Gutter Guard option installed on a gutter.
Cleaning & Organizing

We Tested the Best Gutter Guards—These Are Our Favorites

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

Best Airless Paint Sprayer
DIY

We Tested the Best Airless Paint Sprayers and Our Favorite Provided Professional Looking Results with Ease

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Air Filters for Furnace and Home AC Options
DIY

This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC

By Timothy Dale

The Best Under-Cabinet Lighting Options
Furniture & Decor

We Put the Best Under-Cabinet Lighting to the Test, and Our Kitchen Has Never Been More Functional

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale, Shannon Lee

how to tighten a chainsaw chain
DIY

How to Tighten a Chainsaw Chain

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Timothy Dale

A person applies 1/2-inch Oatey plumber's tape to a male copper pipe's threading.
Interior

How to Use Plumber’s Tape the Right Way

By Timothy Dale

The Best Door and Window Alarm Options
Exterior

We Tested The Best Door and Window Alarms of 2024 to Keep Your Family Safe

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

A flowering garden lines the stone edge of a swimming pool.
Exterior

What’s the Ideal Pool Temperature for Swimming?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Angle Grinder Options
Power Tools

After Testing the Best Angle Grinders, Our Favorite Automatically Adjusts Speed and Torque

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A living room with grey carpet and white couch is on the left side, and a living room with light-colored hardwood flooring and a white couch is on the right.
Flooring

Carpet vs. Hardwood Flooring: Which Is the Better Option for Your Home?

By Timothy Dale, Updated by Teresa Odle

how to find your septic tank
Exterior

How to Find Your Septic Tank

By Timothy Dale

The Best PVC Pipe Cutter Options
DIY

After Testing the Best PVC Pipe Cutters, This is Our Must-Have Choice For Larger Pipes

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

Close up of kitchen counter with butcher block
Countertops

5 Things to Know About Sealing Butcher Block Countertops

By Timothy Dale

The best drain snake option sitting on a counter next to a plunger with a sink in the background
Bathrooms

The Best Drain Snakes for Clogged Showers, Bathtubs, and Sinks

By Michelle Ullman, Timothy Dale

A water heater from the best water heater brands mounted on a laundry room wall
Interior

The Best Water Heater Brands

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

View from inside a garage of the driveway and the rainstorm outside.
Energy & Power

Can You Run a Generator in the Rain?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Silicone Spray Options
DIY

The Best Silicone Sprays of 2024 for All Your Household Needs

By Timothy Dale

The 9 best exterior caulk options together on an outdoor workbench.
DIY

Testing the 9 Best Exterior Caulks That Will Keep Your Home Dry

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

toilet parts inside toilet tank
DIY

How to Replace a Toilet Flapper

By Timothy Dale

A person using the best hedge trimmer option to trim a hedge
Landscaping

The Best Power Hedge Trimmers of 2024 to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

By Timothy Dale, Andreana Lefton

Pest Control Cost
Exterior

How Much Does Pest Control Cost?

By Timothy Dale

best gutter guards for metal roofs
Exterior

The Best Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs of 2024

By Timothy Dale

A person using the best belt sander option to sand a small block of wood
Power Tools

The Best Bench Sanders for Woodworking of 2024

By Timothy Dale

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

The Best Above-Ground Pool Vacuums for a Sparkling Clean Pool 

By Timothy Dale

A view of the clouds and forest from inside the home through the skylight.
Exterior

Skylight Installation: Benefits, How-to, and Maintenance

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best robotic pool cleaner options together next to a pool
Exterior

2024’s Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for Easy Maintenance, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Stephanie Cronk, Jen Karetnick

A group of the best portable power station options
Interior

2024’s Best Portable Power Stations for Electricity Anywhere, Tested

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

Young man in work apron repairs a shower valve.
Bathroom Remodeling

How to Replace a Shower Valve

By Timothy Dale

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

Testing the Best Propane Heaters for Warming Up Your Space

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The Best Garage Heater Options grouped together on a garage floor
Exterior

The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Faucet Water Filters to Conveniently Clean Water, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Amy Lynch, Mark Wolfe

The Best Safety Glasses Options
DIY

The Best Safety Glasses for Debris and UV Damage, Tested

By Timothy Dale

Several electrician tool belts in the back of a black truck
DIY

The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Super Glues Option
DIY

The Best Super Glues, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
Power Tools

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Several of the best screwdriver sets laid out together on a counter.
Hand Tools

The 10 Best Screwdriver Sets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best electric screwdriver options grouped together on a small wooden riser prior to testing.
DIY

The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Leaf Blowers Options
Landscaping

The Best Leaf Blowers of 2024 to Maintain Your Yard, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Fence Stain Options
Fences

The Best Fence Stains of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

Seven of the best hose timers resting on wood floor
Landscaping

The Best Hose Timers, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor