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set of the best shop stools close-up

Our Favorite Shop Stool Proves DeWalt’s Quality and Durability Goes Beyond Tools Our Favorite Shop Stool Proves DeWalt’s Quality and Durability Goes Beyond Tools

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

October Innovations and New Products

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

By Michelle Larson

The Best Heated Jacket Options

These Are The Best Heated Jackets to Keep You Warm All Season Long These Are The Best Heated Jackets to Keep You Warm All Season Long

The Best Electric Tiller Options set up together on grass

We Tested The Best Electric Tillers and Our Favorite is Easy For Anyone To Use We Tested The Best Electric Tillers and Our Favorite is Easy For Anyone To Use

By Mark Wolfe, James Fitzgerald, Tony Carrick

A group of tools on gray background

Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Tools—Here’s How to Get Yours 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

We Tested the Best Palm Sanders, and Our Top Pick Has Barely Any Vibration 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

The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Makes Cuts Without Leaving Tile in Pieces The Sigma 2G Tile Cutter Makes Cuts Without Leaving Tile in Pieces

By Tony Carrick

man working on a benchtop jointer

Improve Your Woodworking Projects With 2025’s Best Benchtop Jointers Improve Your Woodworking Projects With 2025’s Best Benchtop Jointers

Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill on workbench with white peg board

This Hammer Drill Outperformed DeWalt, Makita, and More in Our Tests This Hammer Drill Outperformed DeWalt, Makita, and More in Our Tests

By Tony Carrick

The Best Applicator for Deck Stain Options

Here Are The Best Deck Stain Applicators According to Our Tests Here Are The Best Deck Stain Applicators According to Our Tests

The Best Spray Paints for Metal Options

We Tested the Best Spray Paints for Metal and This Was The Winner We Tested the Best Spray Paints for Metal and This Was The Winner

By Amber Guetebier, Timothy Dale

few contour gauges on the floor

We Tested The Best Contour Gauges of 2025 for Woodworking and Home Repair, See Our Top Pick We Tested The Best Contour Gauges of 2025 for Woodworking and Home Repair, See Our Top Pick

By Tony Carrick, Mike Larson

The Best Hammer Drills

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

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

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Makita Deals

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

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best electric pressure washers sitting on a recently cleaned driveway

The Best Electric Pressure Washers of 2025, Tested The Best Electric Pressure Washers of 2025, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Prime Day Craftsman Deals

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

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Bosch Deals

The Best Bosch Deal This Amazon Prime Day Is a 9-Piece Tool Kit At Its Lowest Price Ever 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 Updated: Today’s Best DeWalt Prime Day Deals Are Up to 47% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Best Airless Paint Sprayer

We Tested the Best Airless Paint Sprayers and Our Favorite Provided Professional Looking Results with Ease We Tested the Best Airless Paint Sprayers and Our Favorite Provided Professional Looking Results with Ease

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Allen Wrench Set Options

These Are Our Favorite Tested Best Allen Wrench Sets to Add to Your Tool Box of 2025 These Are Our Favorite Tested Best Allen Wrench Sets to Add to Your Tool Box of 2025

By Bob Beacham, Mark Wolfe

The Best Tile Cutters

This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend This is Our Favorite Tile Cutter From Testing, Plus Others We Recommend

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Several paint strippers lined up on a garage shelf

We Tested 8 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them We Tested 8 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

All strap wrenches

We Tested the Best Strap Wrenches, See Our Top Pick and Why We Like It We Tested the Best Strap Wrenches, See Our Top Pick and Why We Like It

By Glenda Taylor

Best Grout Sealer Options to Protect Your Tiled Surface

See Our Top Picks For The Best Grout Sealers, Including Some Expert Tips See Our Top Picks For The Best Grout Sealers, Including Some Expert Tips

By Andreana Lefton

The Best Angle Grinder Options

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

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Screwdriver Options

We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite We Tested The Best Cordless Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Screw Extractor Options

We Tested The Best Screw Extractors to Remove Stripped Fasteners, See Our Top Picks We Tested The Best Screw Extractors to Remove Stripped Fasteners, See Our Top Picks

By Tony Carrick

The Best Staple Gun Options

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

The Best Framing Nailer Options

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

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

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 Concrete Patch Options

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

Husky Work Light Review

This Husky Work Light Illuminates Projects Without Increasing the Heat This Husky Work Light Illuminates Projects Without Increasing the Heat

The Best Silicone Spray Options

The Best Silicone Sprays for All Your Household Needs The Best Silicone Sprays for All Your Household Needs

By Timothy Dale

The DeWalt DWS780 Review

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

By Glenda Taylor

Best Chainsaw Review

The Stihl MSA 300 Electric Chainsaw Outperforms Gas Models The Stihl MSA 300 Electric Chainsaw Outperforms Gas Models

By Zach Lazzari

The 9 best exterior caulk options together on an outdoor workbench.

Testing the 9 Best Exterior Caulks That Will Keep Your Home Dry Testing the 9 Best Exterior Caulks That Will Keep Your Home Dry

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Three boxes in DeWalt Tool Box Set

Does the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Box Stack Up? Does the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Box Stack Up?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Chainsaw for Backyard Options

Testing the Best Chainsaws for Backyards, Firewood, and More Testing the Best Chainsaws for Backyards, Firewood, and More

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

The Best Nut Driver Set Options

The Best Nut Driver Sets for Working on Appliances and Cars, Tested and Reviewed The Best Nut Driver Sets for Working on Appliances and Cars, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick

The Best Gas Pressure Washer Options

Testing the Best Gas Pressure Washers for Cleaning Any Surface Testing the Best Gas Pressure Washers for Cleaning Any Surface

By Zach Lazzari, Bob Beacham

A person using the best hedge trimmer option to trim a hedge

The Best Power Hedge Trimmers to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal The Best Power Hedge Trimmers to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

By Timothy Dale, Andreana Lefton

The Best Impact Driver Options

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

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Drill Bits Options

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

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

The Best Bolt Cutters Option

The Best Bolt Cutters for Your At-Home Needs, Tested The Best Bolt Cutters for Your At-Home Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best axe options together on a horizontal log in the woods

The Best Axes to Split Your Own Firewood, Tested The Best Axes to Split Your Own Firewood, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Stacey L. Nash

Our favorite leaf blowers are on sale for Labor Day

DIY

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

By Kathleen Corlett

The Best Wire Stripper Options

The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

2024 Tool of the Year Awards on BobVila.com

We’re on a Mission to Discover and Name the Tools of the Year 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.

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

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

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee

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

A group of the best ladders together next to the side of a barn or house

The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks, Tested The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Tool Box Options

The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Paint Sprayers Option

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

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

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

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

The Best Interior Paint Options

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

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

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Heated Gloves Options

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

The Best Power Scrubbers for Deep-Cleaning, Tested The Best Power Scrubbers 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.

The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best portable table saws

The Best Portable Table Saws Tested and Reviewed 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.

The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested The Best Portable Band Saws for Your Projects, Tested

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor