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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

2024’s 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 Benchtop Drill Press Option
DIY

The Best Benchtop Drill Presses Tested in 2024

By 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

2024’s 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 smoke alarm installed on the ceiling has a red light on.
DIY

Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping? 

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

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

2024’s Best Portable Charcoal Grills to BBQ On the Go

By Tom Scalisi

Robot lawn mower on grass
DIY

2024’s 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

A group of the best portable air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
DIY

The Best Portable Air Compressors for On-the-Go Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best home air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
DIY

The Best Home Air Compressors for Household Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit
Buying

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Bathtubs Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Bathtubs for Your Style and Budget

By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Pool Vacuums for a Spotless Pool

By Tom Scalisi

The DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.
Backup Generators

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Two people sit comfortably on a couch in the background with the best air purifier for mold option in the foreground cleaning the air
Interior

The Best Air Purifiers for Mold That Improve Air Quality

By Jasmine Harding, Tom Scalisi

The Best Drill Bit Sharpener Option
DIY

The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners for Tool Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods
Heating

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for All Your Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

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

We Tested the Best Laser Measures for DIYers and Pros

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Open storm cellar door. Horizontal.
Basements

Is Your Basement Tornado-Ready? How to Prep the Space—And What to Keep on Hand

By Tom Scalisi

Home destroyed by a tornado
Exterior

How to Stay Safe in a Tornado—and What to Do in the Aftermath

By Tom Scalisi

A colorful array of the best patio umbrellas options folded down and packed together tightly
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Patio Umbrellas for a Shaded Outdoor Space

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi, Kristen Mosier