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The Best Oscillating Tool Options
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We Tested the Best Oscillating Tools, See Our Top Picks

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best rotary tool options on a work bench before testing.
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Here Are The Best Rotary Tools We Tested for Drilling, Sanding, Cutting, and More

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

A group of the 10 best router table options together in a cement pad before testing.
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Cut to the Chase: A Tested Review of 2025’s Best Router Tables

By Tony Carrick

A selection of the best mutitools
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The Best Multi-Tools Tested and Reviewed in 2025

By Glenda Taylor

Three of the best tested miter saws on a workbench in front of a cement wall
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We’ve Tested More Than 100 Saws; These Are Our Favorite Miter Saws

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

How to Get a Free Tool on Black Friday
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How to Get a Free Tool for Black Friday

By Glenda Taylor

Knee pads being used in construction site
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Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Black Friday Deals on Home Security Cameras and More

By Stephanie Cronk

A selection of the best cordless ratchets
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We Tested Cordless Ratchets, Our Favorite Is a Makita That Has the Highest RPM We’ve Seen

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best New Multi-Tool More misting-2
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The Best New Multi-Tools of 2024

By Glenda Taylor

Grizzly 21-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw is recognized as the BobVila.com 2024 DIY Game Changer
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The DIY Game Changer of 2024 Is an Essential Woodworking Tool, Reimagined

By Glenda Taylor

The Best New Power Tools Options
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The Best New Power Tools of 2024

By Glenda Taylor

Craftsman tools on a peg board background
Deals

How to Get Two Free Craftsman Tools During Ace Hardware’s Early Black Friday Sales

By Glenda Taylor

Holiday Gift Guide for Tool Lovers
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Surprise The Tool Lover in Your Life With These Top Gift Ideas

By Timothy Dale

DeWalt 60V Chainsaw Review
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This DeWalt Chainsaw Proved To Be a Cordless Beast When Cutting Firewood

By Glenda Taylor

October Innovations and New Products
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October Saw Dyson’s Newest Vacuum and Upgrades from Craftsman, John Deere, and Milwaukee

By Michelle Larson

A group of tools on gray background
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Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Tools—Here’s How to Get Yours

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Palm Sander Options laid on a bench
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We Tested the Best Palm Sanders, and Our Top Pick Has Barely Any Vibration

By Timothy Dale, Mark Clement

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Review
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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

The Best Hammer Drills
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We Tested 7 Hammer Drills, See Our Favorite and Our Other Recommendations

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Days Deal
Deals

The Best Tool Deals Are Still Going: Up to $100 Off and BOGO Deals for DeWalt Days at Lowe’s

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Dremel Deals
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Updated: Your New Pumpkin-Carving Dremel Is On Sale for Prime Day for Under $40

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Makita Deals
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Updated: Makita Power Tools Are At Their Best Prices (Up to 53% Off) During Prime Day 2024

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Craftsman Deals
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We Found Craftsman Tools Up to 35% Off for Prime Day 2024

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Bosch Deals
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The Best Bosch Deal This Amazon Prime Day Is a 9-Piece Tool Kit At Its Lowest Price Ever 

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day DeWalt Deals
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Updated: Today’s Best DeWalt Prime Day Deals Are Up to 47% Off

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Angle Grinder Options
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After Testing the Best Angle Grinders, Our Favorite Automatically Adjusts Speed and Torque

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Staple Gun Options
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See Our Test Results: The Best Staple Guns for Various Projects

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Framing Nailer Options
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The Best Framing Nailers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The DeWalt DWS780 Review
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The DeWalt DWS780: A Tested Top-Notch Miter Saw for Pros and Serious DIYers 

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Chainsaw for Backyard Options
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Testing the Best Chainsaws for Backyards, Firewood, and More

By Zach Lazzari, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham, Mark Clement, Mark Wolfe

The Best Impact Driver Options
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The Best Impact Drivers to Add to Your Tool Collection Based on Our Testing

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Drill Bits Options
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The Best Drill Bits for Your Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A person using the best belt sander option to sand a small block of wood
Reviews

The Best Bench Sanders for Woodworking

By Timothy Dale

Our favorite leaf blowers are on sale for Labor Day
DIY

Our Favorite Leaf Blowers Are as Low as $150 in Labor Day Sales

By Kathleen Corlett

2024 Tool of the Year Awards on BobVila.com
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We’re on a Mission to Discover and Name the Tools of the Year

By Bob Vila Staff

Bob Vila writer holding Stihl FSA 80 R Battery-Powered String Trimmer during battery trimmer testing.
Reviews

The Best Battery Trimmers to Tidy Up Your Yard Cord-Free, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee
Power Tools

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee: Finding the Best Power Tools For Contractors, Tradespeople, and Serious DIYers

By Bob Beacham

A group of the best drywall sander options together in front of a large section of drywall
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The Best Drywall Sanders, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best portable table saws
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The Best Portable Table Saws Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Mark Clement

A group of the Best Portable Band Saws in front of a garage door before testing.
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The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

Six of the best right angle drill kits on a wood floor in front of a cement wall.
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The Best Right-Angle Drills, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Random Orbital Sander Options
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The Best Random Orbital Sanders, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best palm nailers together before testing.
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The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
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The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best cordless drill options sit with their cases and batteries on a set of wooden stairs
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The Best Cordless Drills for DIYers, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options
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The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of 11 finish nailers together before testing.
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The Best Finish Nailers for All Your Projects: Tested and Approved

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A group of the best cordless framing nailer options grouped together on wood risers
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The Best Cordless Framing Nailers, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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

A group of the best pressure washers in a driveway before testing.
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The Best Pressure Washers for All Your Needs, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

The Best Leaf Blowers Options
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The Best Leaf Blowers to Maintain Your Yard, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best brush cutters on grass before testing.
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The Best Brush Cutters For Heavy-Duty Lawn Maintenance, Tested

By Mark Wolfe

A group of the best pole saws together before testing.
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The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Best String Trimmer Options
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The Best String Trimmers for Your Lawn Care Routine, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Kat Hodgins

Ridgid 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool
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Milwaukee and Ridgid Power Tool Deals Are 66% Off at Home Depot Today

By Glenda Taylor

Nail Guns Are on Sale at The Home Depot
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Home Depot Has a Secret Sale on Nail Guns Right Now: Save Big on DeWalt, Milwaukee, and More

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool cutting through a sheet of OSB
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How to Get a Free DeWalt Battery and Charger Kit at Home Depot (While Supplies Last)

By Glenda Taylor

Eight of the Best Reciprocating Saws resting on a 2 by 4 on a concrete driveway
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The Best Reciprocating Saws for Demolition and Pruning, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best drill bits for concrete on cement steps before testing.
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The Best Drill Bits for Concrete, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A person using the DeWalt DWPW2100 Electric Jobsite Pressure Washer to clean a motorcycle during testing.
Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Pressure Washers Under $500 for a Deep Clean, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Jodi Webb

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground
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The 8 Best Small Chainsaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Band Saw Options
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The Best Band Saws for Household and Professional Workshops

By Tom Scalisi

A person using the best chainsaw sharpener to sharpen a chain blade during testing.
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The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor