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Dewalt Grabo Review

I Never Thought I Needed a Suction Lifter—But Once I Tried It, I Had to Grab Two I Never Thought I Needed a Suction Lifter—But Once I Tried It, I Had to Grab Two

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

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Power Strips

We’ve Tested 15 Power Strips and Like These 9 the Best We’ve Tested 15 Power Strips and Like These 9 the Best

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

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

After Researching and Testing Various Options, These Are Our 4 Favorite Drywall Sanders After Researching and Testing Various Options, These Are Our 4 Favorite Drywall Sanders

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

Dewalt corded hammer drill being used on concrete

The Highest Performing Corded Hammer Drill Is the Best Pick for Both Pros and DIYers The Highest Performing Corded Hammer Drill Is the Best Pick for Both Pros and DIYers

Best Wire Cutters Options

This Simple Tool Is a Must-Have for Electrical Projects This Simple Tool Is a Must-Have for Electrical Projects

By James Fitzgerald

A group of the best snow shovel options leaning against a trailer in the snow before testing.

We Tested the Best Snow Shovels, and Our Favorite Makes Lifting Heavy Snow Easier on Everyone We Tested the Best Snow Shovels, and Our Favorite Makes Lifting Heavy Snow Easier on Everyone

By Zach Lazzari, Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested

The Best Moisture Meters, Tested and Reviewed The Best Moisture Meters, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best snow blowers in a snowy ranch setting before testing.

We Tested Over a Dozen Snow Blowers and This Ryobi Is a Heavy-Duty Machine in Compact Form We Tested Over a Dozen Snow Blowers and This Ryobi Is a Heavy-Duty Machine in Compact Form

By Zach Lazzari, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX Cordless Power Cleaner Review

I Hated Scrubbing My Patio Furniture Clean—Now I Don’t Need To I Hated Scrubbing My Patio Furniture Clean—Now I Don’t Need To

The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.

The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

DeWalt’s ToughSeries Jack Review Box

I Love This Dewalt Construction Jack So Much, I Bought Two I Love This Dewalt Construction Jack So Much, I Bought Two

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Miter Gauges

These Are the Best Miter Gauges for Precise Cuts These Are the Best Miter Gauges for Precise Cuts

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

Best Biscuit Joiners close up from all models

For Clean, Precise Cutting, Our Favorite Biscuit Joiner Ticks All of the Boxes For Clean, Precise Cutting, Our Favorite Biscuit Joiner Ticks All of the Boxes

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Electric Snow Shovel Options

We Cleared More Than 4 Feet Of Snow Testing the Best Electric Snow Shovels and Found 9 Top Options We Cleared More Than 4 Feet Of Snow Testing the Best Electric Snow Shovels and Found 9 Top Options

By Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

The Best Bench Grinder Options

The Best Bench Grinders of 2025 for Sharpening and Polishing, Tested The Best Bench Grinders of 2025 for Sharpening and Polishing, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Glenda Taylor

Ryobi ONE+ 4Ah Lithium Edge Battery C Review

This Simple Upgrade Makes Your Ryobi Tools More Powerful This Simple Upgrade Makes Your Ryobi Tools More Powerful

By Glenda Taylor

Best Rolling Tool Boxes close-up

After Testing 9 Rolling Tool Boxes, The Craftsman Offered Storage for Almost Every Tool After Testing 9 Rolling Tool Boxes, The Craftsman Offered Storage for Almost Every Tool

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Dead Blow Hammer Options

We Researched More Than 20 Dead Blow Hammers to Find The Best One We Researched More Than 20 Dead Blow Hammers to Find The Best One

Best Whittling Knives close-up

After 12 Hours of Testing, We Keep Reaching For These Whittling Knives After 12 Hours of Testing, We Keep Reaching For These Whittling Knives

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

The Best Cordless Hammer Drill Options

Our Favorite Cordless Hammer Drill Has a Added Feature We Never Knew We Needed Our Favorite Cordless Hammer Drill Has a Added Feature We Never Knew We Needed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Stainable Wood Filler Options

The Best Stainable Wood Fillers of 2025 for Repairing Furniture, Decks, and More The Best Stainable Wood Fillers of 2025 for Repairing Furniture, Decks, and More

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

Dremel Blueprint new releases_portable saw station_multi-tool

Dremel’s New Products Can Replace Your Portable Circular Saw Setup Dremel’s New Products Can Replace Your Portable Circular Saw Setup

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Coping Saw Options

The Best Coping Saws for Cutting Molding, Tested The Best Coping Saws for Cutting Molding, Tested

Close-up of male hands cutting trunk with chainsaw

The Best Chainsaw Mills for Cutting Lumber The Best Chainsaw Mills for Cutting Lumber

The Best Caulking Guns Options

This Was the Only Caulking Gun I Could Use One-Handed Comfortably This Was the Only Caulking Gun I Could Use One-Handed Comfortably

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best tile saw options grouped together in on a driveway

We Researched 25 Tile Saws and Determined the 7 Best Ones—Here’s the One That Aced Almost Every Test We Researched 25 Tile Saws and Determined the 7 Best Ones—Here’s the One That Aced Almost Every Test

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Gest Rolling Toolbags Group

After Researching 20+ Rolling Tool Bags, We Tested Our Favorites and Our Top Picks is a Game Changer After Researching 20+ Rolling Tool Bags, We Tested Our Favorites and Our Top Picks is a Game Changer

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Glue Guns Options

After Hours of Crafting, We Have a Clear Favorite Cordless Glue Gun After Hours of Crafting, We Have a Clear Favorite Cordless Glue Gun

By Michelle Larson, Carol Benton

The Best Drill Bits for Tile Options

The Best Drill Bits for Tile, Tested and Reviewed The Best Drill Bits for Tile, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

Five Wood Routers For Beginners on a wood deck

The Best Wood Routers for Beginners The Best Wood Routers for Beginners

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

The Best Bench Vise Options layout

We Tested Pin Nailers and Found the 6 Best Ones We Tested Pin Nailers and Found the 6 Best Ones

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Crimping Tool Options

The Best Crimping Tools For Every Job, Tested and Reviewed The Best Crimping Tools For Every Job, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

Rotary Thread Standard Restore Kit on a workbench

Why I’m Adding this Rotary Thread Kit to My Tool Box—and You Should Too Why I’m Adding this Rotary Thread Kit to My Tool Box—and You Should Too

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Wallpaper Remover Option

The Best Wallpaper Removers of 2025 for Updating Your Home’s Interior The Best Wallpaper Removers of 2025 for Updating Your Home’s Interior

By Jasmine Harding

Main shot of wood lathe

The Best Wood Lathes for DIY Woodworking, Tested The Best Wood Lathes for DIY Woodworking, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Epoxy for Countertops Options

2025’s Best Epoxy for Countertops in Kitchens and Bathrooms 2025’s Best Epoxy for Countertops in Kitchens and Bathrooms

All soldering stations

We Tested the Best Soldering Stations, Here Are Our Top Picks for Seamless Joints and Repairs We Tested the Best Soldering Stations, Here Are Our Top Picks for Seamless Joints and Repairs

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Socket Sets Options laid out in their cases on a cement sidewalk

We Tested the Best Socket Sets, and Our Favorite Offers the Most Versatility We Tested the Best Socket Sets, and Our Favorite Offers the Most Versatility

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

Best of the Test 2024, Best Outdoor Power Tools

The 7 Best Outdoor Power Tools We Tested in 2024 The 7 Best Outdoor Power Tools We Tested in 2024

By Beth Cranston

Best power tool and DIY essentials for 2024, person using a dewalt miter saw

The Best Power Tools and DIY Essentials Tested in 2024 The Best Power Tools and DIY Essentials Tested in 2024

By Beth Cranston

group of several levels laid out on an unfinished wood deck

The Best Levels for Construction and Renovation, Tested The Best Levels for Construction and Renovation, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best jump starters with air compressors options on a work table next to a car with an open hood

The Best Jump Starters With Air Compressors, Tested The Best Jump Starters With Air Compressors, Tested

The Best Electric Snow Blower Options

Clear Winter Weather With 2025’s Best Electric Snow Blowers, Tested Clear Winter Weather With 2025’s Best Electric Snow Blowers, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

Cyber Monday deals

Last Call: 20+ Cyber Week Deals We’re Shopping Until They’re Gone Last Call: 20+ Cyber Week Deals We’re Shopping Until They’re Gone

By Glenda Taylor, Kathleen Corlett

The Best Heated Vest Options

Best Heated Vests To Beat the Cold, Tested Best Heated Vests To Beat the Cold, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham, Amber Guetebier

Cyber monday tool deals

I’m a Contractor, and These Are My Favorite Cyber Monday Tool Deals So Far I’m a Contractor, and These Are My Favorite Cyber Monday Tool Deals So Far

By Glenda Taylor

snow blower cyber monday deals

Now Is the Best Time to Prepare for a Wet Winter with Our Favorite Cyber Monday Snow Blower Deals (Up to 45% Off) Now Is the Best Time to Prepare for a Wet Winter with Our Favorite Cyber Monday Snow Blower Deals (Up to 45% Off)

By Kathleen Corlett

Cyber Monday DeWalt One-off Deal on Green background

I Found the Best DeWalt Cyber Monday Deal on Amazon–This 4-Piece Tool Kit is a Must-Buy and Under $100 I Found the Best DeWalt Cyber Monday Deal on Amazon–This 4-Piece Tool Kit is a Must-Buy and Under $100

By Glenda Taylor

cyber monday milwaukee deals

Milwaukee Cyber Monday Sales Are Live and I Splurged on a Few For Myself Milwaukee Cyber Monday Sales Are Live and I Splurged on a Few For Myself

By Glenda Taylor

Cyber Monday Makita tool deals on blue background

The Best Cyber Monday Makita Deals Are Selling Out, But You Can Still Get Free Power Tools The Best Cyber Monday Makita Deals Are Selling Out, But You Can Still Get Free Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor

cyber monday dewalt deals

The Best Cyber Monday DeWalt Deals Include 50% Off and BOGO Power Tools The Best Cyber Monday DeWalt Deals Include 50% Off and BOGO Power Tools

By Glenda Taylor