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The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners close-up
Reviews

The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners of 2025 for Tool Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi

A person using a Bostitch finish nailer attached to the Bostitch Air Compressor during testing.
Building & Installing

Bostitch Air Compressor: Tested Review of the Popular Pancake Model

By Glenda Taylor

9 Handy Uses for Your Cordless Drill/Driver
DIY

9 Handy Uses for Your Cordless Drill/Driver

By Chris Gardner

Person holding yellow disc sander.
DIY

5 Types of Sanders Every DIYer Should Know—Plus 4 You’ve Probably Never Seen Before

By Bob Beacham

Man in blue shirt and apron uses garden loppers on branch.
DIY

How to Sharpen Loppers—and Why You Should

By Glenda Taylor

9 wood burning tools on a craft table
Reviews

We Tested the 9 Best Wood-Burning Tools

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Oil For Lawn Mower Options
Reviews

The Best Oils for Lawn Mower Maintenance

By Bob Beacham

Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181 Review
DIY

The Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe

Man using wire tool to clean rust.
DIY

How to Remove Rust From Tools

By Margaret Foley, Bob Vila

Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference?
Lawn & Garden

Power Rake vs. Dethatcher: What’s the Difference?

By Timothy Dale

Sharpening an orange hedge trimmer on work bench with work gloves on.
DIY

How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

The DeWalt Crown Stapler on a piece of wood during hands-on testing.
Reviews

Hands-On Tool Review: Did the DeWalt Narrow Crown Stapler Nail It?

By Mark Clement

A DIYer using a glue gun on a piece of plywood with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY

By Kristen Mosier

Close up of a screwdriver drill bit set
Reviews

The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets for Your Cordless Drill

By Mike Bruton

Dremel 4300 rotary tool on white counter with included accessories and black storage case
Reviews

The Dremel 4300: A Comprehensive Review of This High Performance Rotary Tool

By Glenda Taylor

Best Step Stool Review
Reviews

Get a Leg Up: A Review of the HBTower Folding Step Stool

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Pocket-Hole Jig Options
Reviews

The Best Pocket-Hole Jigs for Woodworking

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe

Several tools and materials for removing stripped screws on a home workbench.
DIY

This Is the Best Way to Remove a Stripped Screw—Plus 11 Methods That Work in a Pinch

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila

Tools With A Lifetime Warranty Options
DIY

7 Indispensable Tools With a Lifetime Warranty—and How To Get Replacements

By Bob Beacham

transparent glue against black background
DIY

15 Types of Glue and Adhesives Every Homeowner Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Theresa Clement

A DIYer using a caulking gun to seal bathroom fixtures with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Caulk Gun

By Rachelle Dragani, Bob Vila Staff

The Best Log Splitter trailer in use splitting firewood with a large stack of split wood in the background.
Reviews

The Best Log Splitters for Cutting Firewood

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

A person wearing work gloves while spraying the best fire extinguisher.
Reviews

The Best Fire Extinguishers to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

By Tom Scalisi, Jasmine Harding

The Best Fire Escape Ladder hanging out of a window and extending several stories down.
Reviews

The Best Fire Escape Ladders to Keep Your Family Safe in an Emergency

By Tom Scalisi

A collage of the Best Power Tool Set Options on white backgrounds.
Reviews

The Best Power Tool Sets for Your Needs and Budget, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

Best Tool Brand Options
Reviews

The 14 Best Tool Brands for DIYers and Pros

By Bob Beacham

Nails vs. Screws: Which to Use in Your Project
DIY

Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

A person using the best jointer to smooth and flatten the face and edge of a piece of stock lumber.
Reviews

The Best Jointers for DIYers and Pros

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best winter work gloves on a picnic table before testing.
Reviews

The Best Winter Work Gloves, According to Testing

By Tom Scalisi

Two people sharing tools.
DIY

Tool-For-All: How to Host a Neighborhood Tool Share

By Rachel Brougham

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Wood Chipper
DIY

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Wood Chipper?

By Katie Flannery

brad nailer vs finish nailer
DIY

Brad Nailer vs. Finish Nailer: Which Power Tool Is Best for Your Project?

By Bob Beacham, Theresa Clement

Painting Tools
DIY

Brush vs. Roller vs. Sprayer: How to Choose the Right Painting Tool

By Bob Vila

The 20 Weirdest Things You Can Do With Duct Tape
DIY

The 20 Weirdest Things You Can Do With Duct Tape

By Manasa Reddigari

Finished workbench project in a clean home workshop with a graphic overlay that says downloadable project plans.
DIY

How to Build a Workbench That Fits Just About Anywhere

By Matt Boley

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

The Best Oils for Snow Blowers, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

10 of the Best Electric chainsaws on grass near chopped wood
Reviews

The Best Electric Chainsaws, According to Our Testing

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A person using the best heat gun option to melt colorful wax for an art project
Reviews

The Best Heat Guns

By Timothy Dale

The Best Cement Mixer Options
Reviews

The Best Cement Mixers for Your Concrete Projects

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best pocket chainsaw options together on a picnic table
Reviews

The Best Pocket Chainsaws, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Modern garden lawn mower on green grass in park
DIY

How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

By Bob Vila Staff, Tony Carrick

The best siding nailer option in use
Reviews

The Best Siding Nailers, Reviewed

By Bob Beacham

The Best Hard Hat Light Options laid out next to each other
Reviews

The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

A person touching a tear on a leather couch, likely considering using the best leather repair kit option
Reviews

The Best Leather Repair Kits

By Timothy Dale

The Best Hearing Protection Options
Reviews

The Best Hearing Protection, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Best Cutting Mats
Reviews

The Best Cutting Mats, Tested and Reviewed

By Carol Benton, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Home Tool Kit Options
Reviews

The Best Home Tool Kits, Tested and Reviewed

By Debbie Wolfe, Tony Carrick

various hammers hanging on workshop wall
DIY

25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

The best attic ladder extends from an open attic door in an hallway
Reviews

The Best Attic Ladders, Reviewed

By Timothy Dale

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?
DIY

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Stihl Chainsaw Options
Reviews

The Best Stihl Chainsaws You Can Get

By Tony Carrick

The Best Rust Converter Options
Reviews

The Best Rust Converters, Vetted

By James Fitzgerald

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DIY

25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

gardener starting lawn mower in garden
DIY

How to Start a Lawn Mower and Troubleshoot Common Problems

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

The Best Double-Sided Tapes for Your Projects
Reviews

The Best Double-Sided Tapes

By Debbie Wolfe

The Best Cobalt Drill Bits Options
Reviews

The Best Cobalt Drill Bits, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe

The Best Extension Cord Options
Reviews

The Best Extension Cords, Tested and Reviewed

By Andreana Lefton, Mark Wolfe, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Packing Tapes Options
Reviews

The Best Packing Tapes You Can Get

By Timothy Dale

5 Types of Screwdrivers Every DIYer Should Know
DIY

25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

DIY Deck
Exterior

Building a Basic Deck? Top Tips for DIYers

By Bob Vila

The Best Wood Chisels Option
Reviews

The Best Wood Chisels, Tested

By James Fitzgerald, Chaunie Brusie

How to Use a Saw the Right Way
DIY

How to Use a Saw the Right Way

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Gardening Tools
Lawn & Garden

How to Clean and Care for Your Gardening Tools

By Kelsey Savage, Bob Vila

pro painting tip use a drywall knife
DIY

Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously!

By Alexa Erickson