More from Tony Carrick (Page 2)

Woman wearing sweatshirt tries to start lawn mower in her yard.
DIY

9 Fixes For When Your Lawn Mower Won’t Start

By Tony Carrick, Manasa Reddigari

A Kohler home generator powering a house during a blackout.

This Is How Long Power Outages Last on Average—and How to Prepare for Them

By Tony Carrick

A flat screen TV hangs on the wall in a modern living room.
Building & Installing

How to Mount a TV on the Wall

By Michael Franco, Tony Carrick

We’ve Tested Various Gutter Guards, These Are Our Top Picks for Pine Needles
Exterior

We’ve Tested Various Gutter Guards, These Are Our Top Picks for Pine Needles

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best LED lantern options lit up on the ground in a wooded area
Energy & Power

We Tested the Best LED Lanterns, Our Favorite Lasts Up to 12 Hours on One Charge

By Tony Carrick, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Handheld Vacuum Options laid out on the floor inside a room
Cleaning

We Tested the Top Handheld Vacuums, See Our Favorite for Quickly Cleaning Small Messes

By Tony Carrick, Manasa Reddigari, Anne Holub, Beth Cranston

Multiple buckets of colored paints lined up next to a pile of paint brushes and rollers on a wooden floor
DIY

Types of Paint and Paint Finishes: A Complete Guide 

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick

The Best Electric Tiller Options set up together on grass
Gardening

We Tested The Best Electric Tillers and Our Favorite is Easy For Anyone To Use

By Mark Wolfe, James Fitzgerald, Tony Carrick

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Review
DIY

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Makes Cuts Without Leaving Tile in Pieces

By Tony Carrick

Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill on workbench with white peg board
Power Tools

This Hammer Drill Outperformed DeWalt, Makita, and More in Our Tests

By Tony Carrick

few contour gauges on the floor
DIY

We Tested The Best Contour Gauges of 2024 for Woodworking and Home Repair, See Our Top Pick

By Tony Carrick, Mike Larson

Woman extends a tape measure from the corner of the room to measure the wall.
DIY

5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

By Kit Stansley, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

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 drain at the bottom of a shower with beige tiles.
Bathrooms

How to Unclog a Shower Drain

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck
Backup Generators

The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

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

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup
DIY

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup

By 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

Several paint strippers lined up on a garage shelf
DIY

We Tested 8 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A man is using a tablet to dim the lights in the kitchen.
Interior

3 Lighting Dilemmas You Can Solve Without Any Electrical Experience

By Tony Carrick

The Best Utility Sinks Options
Interior

We Researched the Best Utility Sinks, See Our Top Picks and Expert Recommendations

By Tony Carrick

The Best Grub Killer Options
Garden Pests

The Best Grub Killers of 2024 for a Healthy Lawn

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection
Backup Generators

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Best Putty Knives
DIY

The Best Putty Knives for Spackling, Scraping, and Mudding Tested in 2024

By Tony Carrick

The Best Screw Extractor Options
DIY

We Tested The Best Screw Extractors to Remove Stripped Fasteners, See Our Top Picks

By Tony Carrick

The Best Framing Nailer Options
Power Tools

The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Best Ryobi Drill Options
DIY

The Best Ryobi Drills of 2024 for Your Budget and Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick

The Best Outdoor Security Camera Options
Exterior

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2024 for Surveillance and Safety, Tested  

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

Master Lock Compact Door Stopper Folding Security Bar
Exterior

Master Lock’s Folding Door Security Bar Offers Cheap and Effective Home Security

By Tony Carrick

The Best Nut Driver Set Options
DIY

The Best Nut Driver Sets of 2024 for Working on Appliances and Cars, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick

The Best Rakes for Pine Needles Options
DIY

Keep Your Yard Tidy With The Best Rakes for Pine Needles in 2024

By Tony Carrick

The Best Bolt Cutters Option
DIY

The Best Bolt Cutters for Your At-Home Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

A group of the Best High-Pressure Shower Heads still in their boxes before testing.
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best High-Pressure Shower Heads to Upgrade Your Bathroom, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Shannon Lee, Mark Wolfe, Stephanie Cronk

Person cooking fajita veggies on a Cuisinart outdoor griddle
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Outdoor Griddles of 2024 for All Types of Tasty Meals

By Tony Carrick

The Best Downspout Extension Options
DIY

Our Tests Reveal The Best Downspout Extensions for Directing Water Away From Your Home

By Tony Carrick

A pile of autumn leaves that's burning, with smoke billowing out of the pile.
Lawn & Garden

Burning Leaves in Your Yard: Why It’s a Bad Idea

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Tony Carrick

Pebble rock covering the french drain installed around the home's perimeter.
Lawn & Garden

French Drains 101: How Well-Placed Trenches and Pipes Can Keep Your Property Dry

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

A young woman wearing a white shirt and a hair bun paints a brick wall white.
DIY

How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

A group of single-stage snow blowers lined up on a snow blown driveway after a storm
DIY

The Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers for Clearing Snow, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

A group of the best home thermostats together on a counter before testing.
Heating & Cooling

The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

7 floodlight cameras lined up on a table
Exterior

The 7 Best Floodlight Cameras, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Handheld shower head spraying thick streams of water
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

From Rainfall to High Pressure: The 10 Best Shower Heads, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Amy Lynch, Tiffany Lewis

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

The Best Portable Workbenches Tested in 2024

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A group of 11 finish nailers together before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Finish Nailers for All Your Projects: Tested and Approved

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A group of the Best Cordless Drills Under $100 on a workbench before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

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

A group of the best lawn mowers together in a yard
DIY

The Best Lawn Mowers for Every Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Breeo X Series 24 Smokeless Fire Pit on sand while burning a fire during testing.
Furniture & Decor

The 8 Best Smokeless Fire Pits, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.
DIY

The Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research by Tony Carrick

The Best Weed Killer Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Weed Killers

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A group of the best oscillating sprinklers on a green lawn before testing.
Lawn & Garden

The Best Oscillating Sprinklers for Lawns of All Sizes of 2024, Tested

By Katie Barton, Tony Carrick

The Best Junk Removal Services Options
Interior

The Best Junk Removal Services

By Tony Carrick

A pest control specialist sprays a solution on a lawn.
DIY

The 3 Best DIY Pest Control Subscription Services in America

By Tony Carrick, Evelyn Auer

Six of the Best Dethatching Rake Options laying on a grass lawn
DIY

The Best Dethatching Rakes of 2024 for a Healthy Lawn, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Person using remote for one of the Best Energy Efficient Air Conditioners
Cooling

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners of 2024

By Tony Carrick

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

The Best Window Fan Options
HVAC

The Best Window Fans, Tested & Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, Stacey L. Nash, Tony Carrick

The best wood stove option installed and burning wood in a cozy living room
Heating

The 8 Best Wood Stoves for Warmth, Efficiency, and Ambiance

By Tony Carrick

The best garage door openers option installed in a clean garage that's set up for watching sports
Exterior

The 9 Best Garage Door Openers, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

Best Pellet Stove Options
Interior

The Best Pellet Stoves

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best table saw blades laid together on a large piece of wood
DIY

The Best Table Saw Blades

By Tony Carrick, Mark Clement

Storage Unit Prices
Interior

The Best Self-Storage Facilities

By Tony Carrick

Overhead view of various antique vintage dishes on black table.
DIY

How to Clean Pewter

By Tony Carrick

A person adjusting the best stump grinder option while in a wooded area
DIY

The Best Stump Grinders of 2024 for Professional and Residential Use

By Tony Carrick