More from Tony Carrick (Page 3)

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 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 and Reviewed

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 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

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

The Best Oscillating Sprinklers for Lawns of All Sizes, 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 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

By Tony Carrick

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

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 for Professional and Residential Use

By Tony Carrick

Hand using scrape to spread grout on beige tiles.
Building & Installing

Sanded vs. Unsanded Grout: Which Should I Use?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Katelin Hill, Updated by Teresa Odle

Best Squirrel Traps
Lawn & Garden

The Best Squirrel Traps for Keeping Pests at Bay

By Tony Carrick

A yellow jacket wasp is resting on a yellow flower with its wings raised.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Wasps and Prevent Future Nests

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

Woman with yellow rubber gloves uses a long-handled brush to clean beige vinyl siding on a home.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Vinyl Siding

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

A group of the best bug zappers options sitting together on a green lawn
DIY

The Best Bug Zappers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

The Best Outdoor Faucet Options
Lawn & Garden

The Best Outdoor Faucets for Watering and Backyard Maintenance

By Tony Carrick

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

The best through the wall air conditioner installed under a window in a living room
Heating & Cooling

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

A group of the 8 best neck fans and their boxes on an outdoor table before testing.
Cooling

The Best Neck Fans for Keeping Cool

By Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A woman on a couch enjoying the cool comfort of the best ductless air conditioner option
Heating & Cooling

The Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

Thermacell Mosquito Repellent on a patio
Reviews

It Doesn’t Spray or Zap, But Does It Work? A Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Review 

By Tony Carrick

Small window ac unit installed in window of modern living room
Cooling

The Best Window Air Conditioners to Cool You Down

By Tony Carrick

Blackstone griddle at a campsite in front of orange tent
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Blackstone Grills for Sizzling Good Food

By Tony Carrick

A built-in grill outside next to some plant pots
Grills

The Best Built-In Grills for Backyard Barbecuing

By Tony Carrick

Eight of the Best Reciprocating Saws resting on a 2 by 4 on a concrete driveway
DIY

The Best Reciprocating Saws for Demolition and Pruning, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Outdoor table set with dishes, iced tea, corn, and rolls
Grills

The Best Grill Tool Sets for the Best BBQs

By Tony Carrick

The Best Grout Removal Tool Options
DIY

The Best Grout Removal Tools for DIY Renovations, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans Option mounted on a white ceiling with large windows in the background
Interior

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans for Offices and Living Spaces

By Tony Carrick

A lineup of the best outdoor wood sealers next to test boards.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Outdoor Wood Sealers for Fences, Decks, and Furniture

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

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

The Best Portable Grills, Tested

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

The best electric range option with its door open to show a baked casserole
Appliances

The Best Electric Ranges for the Kitchen

By Tony Carrick

The Traeger Tailgater Portable Wood Pellet Grill set up on a patio for testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Traeger Grills for Smoking and Grilling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Seven of the Best Hose-End Sprayers for lawn, garden, and outdoor cleaning
DIY

The Best Hose-End Sprayers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Exterior Wood Stains, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Cutting grass with orange lawnmower.
Landscaping

This Is the Appropriate Grass-Cutting Height for Your Lawn, According to Experts

By Tony Carrick

The Best Shallow Well Pump Option sits on grass
Major Systems

The Best Shallow Well Pumps for Your Well Water Needs

By Tony Carrick

The Best Oscillating Fan Option on a kitchen counter surrounded by a mom, two kids, and a cat
Interior

The Best Oscillating Fans to Beat the Summer Heat

By Tony Carrick

Someone using a table saw in a workshop
DIY

The Best Hybrid Table Saws for Woodworking

By Tony Carrick

The Best HVAC Brands Options
Heating & Cooling

The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

Close up view of a woman holding a drywall anchor between her fingers, with a screwdriver in the anchor.
DIY

How to Use Drywall Anchors

By Tony Carrick, Kathleen Corlett, Bob Vila

The Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
Cooling

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

A homeowner with an American Standard HVAC professional asking and answering questions about air-source heat pumps and installing one.

Your Biggest Questions About Heat Pumps, Answered

By Tony Carrick

A little rabbit among some plants
Lawn & Garden

The Best Rabbit Repellents for Gardens and Lawns

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best drill bits for concrete on cement steps before testing.
DIY

The Best Drill Bits for Concrete, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A modern renovated bathroom with water saving faucet, toilet, and shower head and a graphic overlay that says Bob Vila's most valuable projects of 2024.
Design

These Water-Saving Upgrades Can Add Value to Your Home—and Your Everyday Routines

By Tony Carrick

The best automatic gate opener. option attached to a closed gate
Fences

The Best Automatic Gate Openers

By Tony Carrick

Man spraying chemicals under a kitchen counter
Garden Pests

The Best Carpenter Ant Killers to Protect Your Wood Structures

By Tony Carrick

House painter getting ready to paint white walled room.
Cleaning

How to Clean Walls Before Painting: 6 Simple Steps You Should Never Skip

By Tony Carrick

how to install a window ac unit
Cooling

How to Install a Window Air Conditioner

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick