More from Tom Scalisi (Page 5)

Sunrun vs. Tesla
Energy & Power

Sunrun vs. Tesla: Which Solar Company Should You Choose?

By Tom Scalisi

A close-up of a person making an adjustment on the Wen drywall sander
Reviews

Wen Drywall Sander: It Performed with Power and Versatility in Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi

A top-down view of the Hisense wi-fi dehumidifier showing it's settings and controls
Reviews

The Hisense Wi-Fi Dehumidifier Created a More Comfortable Home in Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi

The Schumacher portable power station and jump starter set up and ready to use on a work table
Reviews

Does The Schumacher Portable Power Station Do More Than Jump a Dead Battery?

By Tom Scalisi

10 of the Best Electric chainsaws on grass near chopped wood
DIY

The Best Electric Chainsaws, According to Our Testing

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Worx Pegasus Folding Work Table Review
DIY

Worx Pegasus Folding Work Table Review: How Good Is This Sawhorse With Wings?

By Tom Scalisi

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DIY

How to Recharge Your Car’s AC at Home

By Tom Scalisi

Emergency supplies
Interior

The Ultimate Bug-Out Bag List: 30 Emergency Essentials for When Disaster Strikes

By Deirdre Mundorf, Tom Scalisi

A person with a suitcase entering a code on the best keypad door lock option
Entryways

The Best Keypad Door Locks

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Cement Mixer Options
DIY

The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects

By Tom Scalisi

The best smart toilets option installed in a spacious bathroom that has large windows overlooking a river running through a city
Interior

The Best Smart Toilets

By Tom Scalisi

A person with their hand on the best gate latch option
Fences

The Best Gate Latches

By Tom Scalisi

Rear View Of Senior Couple Pointing Finger In Front Of House
DIY

How to Paint a House

By Tom Scalisi

Roofer laying shingles on steep roof
DIY

Don’t Try This at Home: The 13 Most Dangerous DIYs

By Cody Calamaio, Tom Scalisi

Chimney sweep is with his tool on the chimney to the fireplace to turn.
Fireplaces & Chimneys

How to Clean a Chimney

By Steven Fox, Tom Scalisi

Seven jobsite radios on workbenches outside
Reviews

The Best Jobsite Radios, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

Lightning Storm in Suburban Neighborhood
Exterior

Now Is the Best Time to Buy a Home Generator—Here’s Why

By Tom Scalisi

Kohler generator outside near deck in daytime
DIY

So, You Want to… Install a Whole-House Generator

By Tom Scalisi

large patio with marble floor with sun shining on patio furniture
Exterior

Solved! What Is a Lanai?

By Tom Scalisi

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DIY

12 Ways to Stay Cool When Your Car’s AC Gives Out

By Tom Scalisi

Close up of installed Hisense Air Conditioner
Interior

Hisense Air Conditioner Review: Stay Cool With High Tech and Low Temps

By Tom Scalisi

Tecovas Work Boots
Reviews

I Tried the Tecovas Work Boots: Are They Worth It?

By Tom Scalisi

Nest Smoke Detector
Home Safety

We Tested the Feature-Rich Google Nest Protect to See If It’s Worth the Price

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Granite Sealer
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Granite Sealers for Countertop Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi

DeWalt Wall-Mounted Wet Dry Vacuum on table outside in front of truck
Interior

This Wet/Dry Vac Has the One Feature You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Tom Scalisi

The Klein Tools Tradesman Pro Electrician's Tool Belt loaded with tools and sitting on the bed of a truck
DIY

Klein Tools Tradesman Pro Electrician’s Tool Belt Review: Electrifying or a Short Circuit?

By Tom Scalisi

The Midea U-shaped air conditioner installed in a window
Interior

Midea U-Shaped Air Conditioner Review: Can This Unique AC Keep a Room Cool Yet Quiet?

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies Options
Interior

The Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies in America

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies Options
Interior

The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies in America

By Tom Scalisi

Angle view of modern white kitchen cabinets and drawers
Interior

Standard Kitchen Cabinet Sizes 101

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Hard Hat Light Options laid out next to each other
Clothing & Gear

The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best folding wagon options together in a yard
Lawn & Garden

The Best Folding Wagons, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best Tiny Home Builders Options
Reviews

The Best Tiny-Home Builders in America

By Tom Scalisi, Sabrina Serani

Growing Seasons are Getting Longer
DIY

The Best Drip Irrigation Systems for Precision Watering

By Tom Scalisi

Types of Shingles to Consider for Your New Roof
Curb Appeal

18 Types of Roof Shingles

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

The Best Home Builders in Iowa Options
Real Estate

The Best Home Builders in Iowa

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Home Builders in Texas Options
Real Estate

The Best Home Builders in Texas

By Tom Scalisi

Shovel next to concrete debris
DIY

This Is How to Dispose of Concrete Properly

By Tom Scalisi

Couple having problems during home renovations
DIY

7 Things You Didn’t Know Can Delay Your Home Renovation

By Tom Scalisi

Slonik Headlamp Hard Hat Light laid out with case, charging cord, and attachments
DIY

Lots of Light for a Low Price? Find Out How the Slonik Headlamp Hard Hat Light Fared in Our Tough Tests

By Tom Scalisi

The best drill bits for metal options next to a close-up of a drill and metal hardware
Power Tools

The Best Drill Bits for Metal, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of friends sits on a patio with the best mosquito repellent for patios on a table
Exterior

The 8 Best Mosquito Repellent Options for Your Patio

By Tom Scalisi

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Design

A Sustainable Kitchen Remodel Can Actually Save You Money—Here’s How

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Hearing Protection Options
DIY

The Best Hearing Protection, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Attic Fans Options
Reviews

Vetted: The Best Attic Fans for Today’s Home

By Tom Scalisi

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Interior

9 Ways to Improve Kitchen Functionality

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Screen Tent Option set up on a rocky overlook with camping chairs and a cooler inside
Furniture & Decor

The Best Screen Tents You Can Get

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Place to Buy Cabinets Option
Interior

The Best Places to Buy Cabinets

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Fan for White Noise Option on a small table next to a modern chair
Interior

The Best Fans for White Noise

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Lawn Mowers from Home Depot Option: Cub Cadet 30-inch 10.5 HP Rear Engine Mower
DIY

Home Depot Is One of Our Favorite Places to Buy a Mower—Here’s Why

By Tom Scalisi

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Exterior

11 Car Sounds You Should Never Ignore

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Tom Scalisi

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DIY

25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?
DIY

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Home Builders in Florida Options
Real Estate

The Best Home Builders in Florida

By Tom Scalisi

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Exterior

6 Things to Know Before Buying a House With a Standby Generator

By Tom Scalisi

The Best DeWalt Tools at The Home Depot
DIY

The 10 Best DeWalt Products to Shop at Home Depot Right Now

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Rat Poison Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Rat Poisons, Vetted

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Chair Mat Options
Furniture & Decor

The Best Chair Mats for Carpets Today

By Tom Scalisi, Savannah Sher

Two-story red barn with a gambrel roof
Exterior

Solved! Why Are Barns Painted Red?

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Composting Toilet Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Composting Toilets, Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

Best Time to Buy a Lawn Mower
Lawn & Garden

This Is The Best Time To Buy a Lawn Mower on Sale

By Tom Scalisi

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DIY

25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

The Best Hard Hats Options
DIY

The Best Hard Hats, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

Iwiss Crimping Tool Review
DIY

Iwiss Crimping Tool Review: Does it Work?

By Tom Scalisi