More from Tom Scalisi (Page 3)

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 of 2024 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 of 2024, 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

The 4 Best Window Replacement Companies of 2024

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 of 2024

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

Person in blue sweatshirt and jeans driving one of the best riding mowers for hills and uneven yards
DIY

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers for Hills of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Mike Bruton, Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Lawn Dethatchers of 2024 for Healthy, Vibrant Grass Growth, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Best Mulching Blades
Landscaping

The Best Mulching Blades of 2024 for a Gorgeous Lawn

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option
DIY

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents of 2024 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 of 2024, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Plunge Router Options
DIY

The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking of 2024

By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners of 2024 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

Best Ear Protection for Mowing 
Lawn & Garden

The Best Ear Protection for Mowing and Comfort in 2024

By 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 of 2024, 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

A group of the 8 best voltage testers together on a workbench before testing.
DIY

The Best Voltage Testers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Digital Torque Wrench Options
Exterior

The Best Digital Torque Wrenches of 2024, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Hose Nozzle Options
DIY

The Best Hose Nozzles of 2024 for Leak-Free Gardening, Tested

By Heather Blackmore, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Weed Torch Options
DIY

The 7 Best Weed Torches of 2024 for a Pristine Yard and Garden

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

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 in 2024

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

A person wearing rain boots pressure washing a concrete driveway.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways

By Joe Provey, Tom Scalisi

Hand under running faucet.
Interior

8 Steps You Can Take to Increase Your Home’s Water Pressure 

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

Grill on the garden, close-up.
DIY

How to Start a Charcoal Grill

By Kat Hodgins, Tom Scalisi

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic
Cooling

The Best Whole-House Fans to Beat the Summer Heat in 2024

By Tom Scalisi

An open can of wood stain sitting on a deck next to 2 paint brushes
DIY

The Best Stain for Cedar Decks, Fences, and Furniture of 2024

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the Best Portable Grills on a lawn before testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Portable Grills of 2024, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi, Andreana Lefton

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Exterior Wood Stains of 2024, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturer Options
Reviews

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturers of 2024

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Multimeters Options
Interior

The Best Multimeters, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Track Saw Options
DIY

The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Clement

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.
DIY

The Best Concrete Paints of 2024 for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees
Furniture & Decor

The Best Hammock Stands for Patio and Backyard Relaxation

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

A worker repairs a foundation.
Basements

How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? (2024 Data)

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
DIY

The Best Drywall Anchors of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A home studio covered in acoustic paneling on the walls
Heating & Cooling

The Best Soundproofing Materials of 2024 for Muffling Noise

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best fireproof document bags together on a rocky, sandy surface before testing.
Exterior

2024’s Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The best window film installed on two sections of a large dining room window to provide privacy for a table.
Energy & Power

2024’s Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

By Tiffany Lewis, Tom Scalisi

The Best Shower Caulk Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Caulk for Perfectly Sealed Showers and Tubs

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

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

The 7 Wood Chippers That Cut Best in Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best digital calipers still in their packaging on a workbench before testing.
Hand Tools

The 7 Best Digital Calipers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested
DIY

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio and Charger at a building site.
DIY

Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio Review: A Tough Unit With Unmatched Sound

By Tom Scalisi

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground
DIY

The 8 Best Small Chainsaws of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A worker in a bright blue uniform installs a fence using a drill.
Exterior

The Best Fence Companies in America

By Tom Scalisi, Sabrina Serani

Wooden insulated shed topped with a snow-topped roof
Exterior

How to Insulate a Shed

By Tom Scalisi

5 rolled up solar pool covers lined up against an above ground pool
Energy & Power

The 5 Best Solar Pool Covers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Band Saw Options
Power Tools

The Best Band Saws of 2024 for Household and Professional Workshops

By Tom Scalisi

Multiple pressure washer surface cleaners lined up on a concrete slab
DIY

The 9 Best Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Portable Charcoal Grills Option
Grills

The Best Portable Charcoal Grills for BBQ On the Go

By Tom Scalisi

Robot lawn mower on grass
DIY

The Best Lawn Mowers for Small Yards, Tested 

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Best Pool Test Kit Options
Exterior

The 7 Best Pool Test Kits of 2024, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best space heaters grouped together before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Space Heaters to Keep Your Home Toasty, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

The Best Post Hole Diggers in front of a garage before testing.
Fences

The Best Post Hole Diggers for Building Fences and Landscaping, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi