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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

The CDI Torque Wrench in its case before testing.
Reviews

CDI Torque Wrench Tested Review: It’s All About Features and Performance 

By Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Battery Trimmers of 2024 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 ladders together next to the side of a barn or house
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The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks in 2024, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Tool Box Options
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The Best Tool Boxes of 2024 for Weekend DIYers, Tested

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Paint Sprayers Option
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The Best Paint Sprayers for Your Paint Jobs, Tested

By Mark Wolfe

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

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

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

The Best Interior Paint Options
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We Tested the Best Interior Paints For Every Room of Your House

By Manasa Reddigari, Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Painter’s Tape Options
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The Best Painter’s Tape, Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Heated Gloves Options
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The Best Heated Gloves to Keep You Comfortable in the Winter, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Amber Guetebier

Person using Dremel power scrubber to scour tough stains from a pan
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The Best Power Scrubbers of 2024 for Deep-Cleaning, Tested

By Katie Barton, Savannah Sher, Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Portable Workbenches Tested in 2024

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Bench Vise Options
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The Best Bench Vises, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The 7 best stud finders on a workbench before testing.
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General Contractor-Approved: The Best Stud Finders of 2024, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

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

The Best Drywall Sanders in 2024, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best portable table saws
Reviews

The Best Portable Table Saws Tested and Reviewed in 2024

By Bob Beacham, Mark Clement

A group of the Best Portable Band Saws in front of a garage door before testing.
Reviews

The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

A selection of the best circular saws
Reviews

The Best Circular Saws for the Workshop

By Tom Scalisi, 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

Several electrician tool belts in the back of a black truck
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The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best rotary laser levels in front of a garage before testing.
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The Best Rotary Laser Levels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Super Glues Option
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The Best Super Glues, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Debbie Wolfe

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 Hammers
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The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi

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

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Portable Tool Box Options
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The Best Portable Tool Boxes, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

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

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

The Best Tile Saws, According to Testing

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

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.
Reviews

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 in 2024, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Benchtop Planer Options
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The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Several of the best screwdriver sets laid out together on a counter.
Reviews

The 10 Best Screwdriver Sets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

Several of the best tool bags on a workbench outdoors before testing.
Reviews

The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A person tying the laces on the best work boots during testing.
Clothing & Gear

The Best Work Boots for Men and Women, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Beth Cranston, Paul Rankin, Mark Wolfe

A selection of the best brad nailers
Reviews

The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Oscillating Tool Options
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Tested: The 7 Best Oscillating Tools for the Workshop

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best electric screwdriver options grouped together on a small wooden riser prior to testing.
Reviews

The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

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.
Reviews

The Best Pressure Washers for All Your Needs, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.
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The Best Solid Deck Stains of 2024 to Protect and Revitalize, Tested 

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Leaf Blowers Options
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The Best Leaf Blowers of 2024 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

The Best Loppers Option
Reviews

The Best Loppers for Extra Pruning Power on Thicker Branches

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A group of the best pole saws together before testing.
Reviews

The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested

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

The Best Wheelbarrow Options
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The Best Wheelbarrows for Zipping Around the Yard

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Savannah Sher

The Best String Trimmer Options
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The Best String Trimmers of 2024 for Your Lawn Care Routine, Tested 

By Mark Wolfe, Kat Hodgins

The Best Hedge Shears Option
Reviews

The Best Hedge Shears, Tested and Reviewed

By Savannah Sher, Mark Wolfe, Mark Wolfe

Ariat Life Rebar and Turbo Chelsea work boots sitting on flagstones outside next to Ariat box
Clothing & Gear

Boots on the Ground: Ariat Work Boots Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

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

Six of the best dethatchers lined up on backyard grass
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The Best Lawn Dethatchers of 2024 for Healthy, Vibrant Grass Growth, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Nine gutter sealants, tapes, and caulks laying on a granite countertop
Reviews

The Best Gutter Sealants to Prevent Leaks and Damage, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.
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The Best Paint Primers, Tested and Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, Debbie Wolfe

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

The Best Table Saw Blades

By Tony Carrick, Mark Clement

DeWalt 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool cutting through a sheet of OSB
Reviews

How to Get a Free DeWalt Battery and Charger Kit at Home Depot (While Supplies Last)

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option
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The Best Concrete Bonding Agents of 2024 for Your Project

By Tom Scalisi

Eight of the Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener on a garage floor
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The Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners of 2024 for a Healthier Lawn, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Drill Bits for Tile Options
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2024’s Best Drill Bits for Tile, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

A person using the best wood router for beginners in a workshop stocked with tools.
Reviews

The Best Wood Routers for Beginners of 2024

By Bob Beacham

The Best Paint Rollers Option
DIY

The Best Paint Rollers and Covers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Debbie Wolfe

A group of the best concrete crack fillers together on cement before undergoing testing.
Reviews

The Best Concrete Crack Fillers for DIY Repairs, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi