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A group of the Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels together outside before testing.

The Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels to Keep Hoses Contained, Tested The Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels to Keep Hoses Contained, Tested

By Katie Barton, Tony Carrick

A group of the best wood chippers together in a yard.

The 7 Wood Chippers That Cut Best in Our Tests The 7 Wood Chippers That Cut Best in Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

The Best PEX Crimp Tools

The Best PEX Crimp Tools for Plumbing Projects, Tested The Best PEX Crimp Tools for Plumbing Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Air Impact Wrench Options

The Best Air Impact Wrenches of 2025 for Tough Jobs, Tested The Best Air Impact Wrenches of 2025 for Tough Jobs, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Tony Carrick

Dewalt Grabo Review

I Never Thought I Needed a Suction Lifter—But Once I Tried It—I Had to Have Another One I Never Thought I Needed a Suction Lifter—But Once I Tried It—I Had to Have Another One

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Planer with infeed and outfeed tables installed

In Just 2 Months, This Tool Has Transformed My Workshop In Just 2 Months, This Tool Has Transformed My Workshop

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

We Tested 2025’s Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers and Found 9 Top Models You Can Rely On We Tested 2025’s Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers and Found 9 Top Models You Can Rely On

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

Flexcut knives review Flexcut Pro 3-Piece Pro Set

These New Carving Knives Have Earned a Spot in My Arsenal of Tools These New Carving Knives Have Earned a Spot in My Arsenal of Tools

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.

8 Paint Primers That Provide a Blank Slate For Painting 8 Paint Primers That Provide a Blank Slate For Painting

By Manasa Reddigari, Debbie Wolfe

A close-up of the best oil for snow blower being added to a snow blower

Keep Your Snow Blower Running Efficiently With These High-Quality Oil Options Keep Your Snow Blower Running Efficiently With These High-Quality Oil Options

By Tony Carrick

layout of the best snow blower options outside in a snowy setting

We Cleared Nearly 400 Feet of Pavement to Find the 10 Best Snow Blowers We Cleared Nearly 400 Feet of Pavement to Find the 10 Best Snow Blowers

By Zach Lazzari, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The girl saws off a piece of drywall with a special saw

This Tool is a Must-Have for DIY Renovation Projects This Tool is a Must-Have for DIY Renovation Projects

By Timothy Dale

The Best Bench Sander Options

We’ve Researched Over 20 Bench Sanders, But We Like These 7 the Best We’ve Researched Over 20 Bench Sanders, But We Like These 7 the Best

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

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

After Testing These 9 Laser Measures, Our Top Pick is a Must-Have After Testing These 9 Laser Measures, Our Top Pick is a Must-Have

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

models of Best Dovetail Jigs displayed

The Best Dovetail Jigs for Woodworking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Dovetail Jigs for Woodworking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Power Strips

Too Many Devices, Not Enough Outlets? Here’s a Simple Fix! Too Many Devices, Not Enough Outlets? Here’s a Simple Fix!

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best drywall sander options together in front of a large section of drywall

The Best Drywall Sanders for Quick and Easy Sheetrock Smoothing, Tested The Best Drywall Sanders for Quick and Easy Sheetrock Smoothing, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best circular saws

We Tested the Best Circular Saws, and Our Favorite Is a Powerhouse We Tested the Best Circular Saws, and Our Favorite Is a Powerhouse

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Drawer Slide Options

The Best Drawer Slides for Soft-Closing Cabinets and More The Best Drawer Slides for Soft-Closing Cabinets and More

By Savannah Sher

The Best Tape Measures Options laid on a table in close-up

This Tool Is a Must-Have for Every Homeowner This Tool Is a Must-Have for Every Homeowner

By Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton