More from Tom Scalisi (Page 3)

The Best Heated Jacket Options
Clothing & Gear

These Are The Best Heated Jackets to Keep You Warm All Season Long

By Tom Scalisi

selection of best roof cleaners packages laid out on the floor
Cleaning & Organizing

After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

By Mike Larson, Tom Scalisi

man working on a benchtop jointer
DIY

Improve Your Woodworking Projects With 2025’s Best Benchtop Jointers

By Tom Scalisi

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
Backup Generators

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The AlorAir Basement/Crawl Space Dehumidifier on a cement pad before installation and testing.
Heating & Cooling

The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers of 2025, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

A man and woman measure a kitchen for remodels.
Interior

11 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs for Your Kitchen Renovation

By Tom Scalisi, Updated by Teresa Odle

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

The Best Tile Cutters
DIY

This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Cordless Caulk Guns
DIY

The Best Cordless Caulking Gun for A Fast, Professional Finish

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Screwdriver Options
DIY

We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Cutting a PVC pipe with a pipe cutter.
DIY

The 3 Best Ways to Cut PVC Pipe

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Overhead view of a man setting a wax ring around the toilet pipe opening on a tile floor.
Bathrooms

How to Replace the Wax Ring on a Toilet

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Staple Gun Options
Power Tools

See Our Test Results: The Best Staple Guns for Various Projects

By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Caulk Removal Tool Options
DIY

We Tested The Best Caulk Removal Tools: These Are The Must-Haves For Your Tool Kit

By Tom Scalisi, Jodi Webb

The Best Framing Nailer Options
Power Tools

The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Best Mold Remover Options
Cleaning

The Best Mold Removers for Showers and Tubs

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Concrete Patch Options
DIY

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Work Lights
DIY

The Best Work Lights for the Workshop or Jobsite, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Woman wearing safety glasses attaches a smoke detector to the wall above a door.
Building & Installing

How to Install a Smoke Detector

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

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

The Best Pitchfork Options
Gardening

The Best Pitchforks for Gardening or Yard Work, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Testing the Vornado 660 fan in a bedroom
Interior

Our 10 Best Fans for Cooling the Home, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wire Stripper Options
Hand Tools

The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested 

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Solar Gutter Lights Options
Energy & Power

The Best Solar Gutter Lights to Illuminate Your Yard, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, Tom Scalisi

The Best Tool Box Options
DIY

The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best wood fillers placed together on a wood table before testing.
DIY

The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best water leak detector options together on a shelf
Home Technology

The Best Water-Leak Detectors, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Wood Glue Options
Building & Installing

The Best Wood Glues Tested for Your DIY Projects

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

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

A group of the best portable workbenches grouped together by an RV before testing.
DIY

The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Random Orbital Sander Options
Power Tools

The Best Random Orbital Sanders, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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

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

The Best Rotary Laser Levels, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Hammers
Hand Tools

The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
Power Tools

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best cordless framing nailer options grouped together on wood risers
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Framing Nailers, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Benchtop Planer Options
DIY

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Several of the best tool bags on a workbench outdoors before testing.
DIY

The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best brad nailers
DIY

The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Man cleaning a gutter with a long black vacuum
Cleaning Supplies

The Best Gutter Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

A person using a remote to control the best air conditioner option
Cooling

The Best Air Conditioners, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, Tom Scalisi

The best fly trap option hangs from a tree while full of caught bugs
DIY

The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted

By Tom Scalisi

A person using the best push mower to mow a lawn.
DIY

The Best Push Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A worker replaces a window.
Exterior

4 of the Best Window Replacement Companies in America, Vetted

By Tom Scalisi, Catherine Hiles, Evelyn Auer

The Best Lawn Sweeper Option
DIY

The Best Lawn Sweepers for a Well-Groomed Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Air Conditioner Cover Option installed on a window air conditioning unit
Cooling

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

By Tom Scalisi

The best garage shelving options set up in a garage
DIY

The Best Garage Shelving for Sturdy Storage, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Andreana Lefton

Six of the best dethatchers lined up on backyard grass
Lawn & Garden

The Best Lawn Dethatchers for Healthy, Vibrant Grass Growth, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Best Mulching Blades
Landscaping

The Best Mulching Blades for a Gorgeous Lawn

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option
DIY

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project

By Tom Scalisi

Best Outdoor Pizza Oven Options
Furniture & Decor

The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens for Pizzeria-Quality Pies at Home, Tested

By Stacey L. Nash, Tom Scalisi

Over the Sill Air Conditioner Review
Interior

The Best Over-the-Sill Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Plunge Router Options
DIY

The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking

By Tom Scalisi

Eight of the Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener on a garage floor
DIY

The Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners for a Healthier Lawn, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Woman nails the front of a birdhouse onto the rest of the structure.
DIY

How to Build a Birdhouse

By Chris Gardner, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck
Cooling

The Best Small Window Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best concrete crack fillers together on cement before undergoing testing.
DIY

The Best Concrete Crack Fillers for DIY Repairs, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Digital Torque Wrench Options
Exterior

The Best Digital Torque Wrenches, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A person closing a window where the best U-shaped air conditioner option is installed
Cooling

The Best U-Shaped Air Conditioners for Cooling Comfort

By Tom Scalisi

A dad squats next to his toddler daughter and helps her rake leaves into a pile while doing household chores outdoors together on a cool Autumn day.
Landscaping

17 Types of Rakes Every Homeowner Should Know

By Jennifer Noonan, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi