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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

Group shot of jump starter with air compressors

We Tested 11 Jump Starters with Air Compressors, But We Like These 7 the Best We Tested 11 Jump Starters with Air Compressors, But We Like These 7 the Best

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

Cyber Monday ryobi deals

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The Best Ryobi Cyber Monday Deal Is a Starter Set of 6 Power Tools for $199 (Save More Than $370) The Best Ryobi Cyber Monday Deal Is a Starter Set of 6 Power Tools for $199 (Save More Than $370)

By Kathleen Corlett

A group of the best laser levels together before testing.

We Tested the 7 Best Laser Levels for DIYers and Pros We Tested the 7 Best Laser Levels for DIYers and Pros

The Best Detail Sander Options

The Best Detail Sanders, Tested and Reviewed The Best Detail Sanders, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

The Best Oscillating Tool Options

We Tested the Best Oscillating Tools, See Our Top Picks 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.

Here Are The Best Rotary Tools We Tested for Drilling, Sanding, Cutting, and More 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.

Cut to the Chase: A Tested Review of 2025’s Best Router Tables Cut to the Chase: A Tested Review of 2025’s Best Router Tables

By Tony Carrick

The 7 best stud finders on a workbench before testing.

General Contractor-Approved: The Best Stud Finders of 2025, Tested General Contractor-Approved: The Best Stud Finders of 2025, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

A selection of the best mutitools

After Vigorous Hands-On Testing, These Are the 10 Best Multi-Tools of 2025 After Vigorous Hands-On Testing, These Are the 10 Best Multi-Tools of 2025

By Glenda Taylor

Three of the best tested miter saws on a workbench in front of a cement wall

We’ve Tested More Than 100 Saws; These Are Our Favorite Miter Saws 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

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

By Glenda Taylor

Seven of the best wood routers on unstained wood platform

The 7 Best Wood Routers Tested for DIYers and Hobbyists The 7 Best Wood Routers Tested for DIYers and Hobbyists

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Knee pads being used in construction site

Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Black Friday Deals on Home Security Cameras and More Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Black Friday Deals on Home Security Cameras and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Best gifts for woodworkers on wood background

The 40 Best Gifts for Woodworkers The 40 Best Gifts for Woodworkers

By Tom Scalisi, Will Briskin

A selection of the best cordless ratchets

We Tested Cordless Ratchets, Our Favorite Is a Makita That Has the Highest RPM We’ve Seen 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

The Best New Multi-Tools of 2024 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

The DIY Game Changer of 2024 Is an Essential Woodworking Tool, Reimagined The DIY Game Changer of 2024 Is an Essential Woodworking Tool, Reimagined

By Glenda Taylor

The Best New Power Tools Options

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

By Glenda Taylor

The Best New Hand Tool Options

The Best New Hand Tools of 2024 The Best New Hand Tools of 2024

By Glenda Taylor

The Best New Hobbyist Tool Options

The Best Hobbyist Tools of 2024 The Best Hobbyist Tools of 2024

Craftsman tools on a peg board background

Deals

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

By Glenda Taylor

Holiday Gift Guide for Tool Lovers

Surprise The Tool Lover in Your Life With These Top Gift Ideas Surprise The Tool Lover in Your Life With These Top Gift Ideas

By Timothy Dale

The Gifts for Mechanics Option

The 35 Best Gifts for Mechanics and Auto Fanatics, Chosen by Our Editors The 35 Best Gifts for Mechanics and Auto Fanatics, Chosen by Our Editors

By Brie Greenhalgh, Timothy Dale

The Best Flashlights for Power Outages

Be Prepared for Emergencies With Our Favorite Flashlight for Power Outages, and Other Great Picks Be Prepared for Emergencies With Our Favorite Flashlight for Power Outages, and Other Great Picks

The Best Ratcheting Screwdriver Options

We Tested the Top Ratcheting Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite We Tested the Top Ratcheting Screwdrivers, See Our Favorite

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

3M Work Tunes Connect + Solar Review

Clothing & Gear

I Barely Heard My Wood Chipper While Using This Solar-Powered Headset I Barely Heard My Wood Chipper While Using This Solar-Powered Headset

DeWalt 60V Chainsaw Review

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

By Glenda Taylor

Weather Guard Tool Box Review

After Testing a Weather Guard Truck Tool Box, I’m Convinced It’s Worth Every Penny After Testing a Weather Guard Truck Tool Box, I’m Convinced It’s Worth Every Penny

By Glenda Taylor

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

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