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We don’t play favorites at Bob Vila: The products that perform best in our tests and reviews are the products we recommend. Still, savvy readers won’t have to look too hard to notice Ryobi made our list of November’s best new products twice—and choosing just two of their tools to recommend took some doing.
While many manufacturers aim to get new stuff on store shelves well before offering them as part of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, the brands below are making too many innovations to wait any longer. These are the best new products in November.
1. Kwikset Helps Keep Spirits Merry and Bright
Nothing brings on a bah-humbug attitude quite like a porch pirate stealing your packages before you get home to grab them. Yet this festive season is also a popular time for out-of-town guests and holiday parties, so you can’t exactly wall off your front door in an effort to keep deliveries safe. Kwikset’s latest smart lock, the Halo Select, can help. Enjoy keyless entry via the app, touchscreen, or geofencing, and easily share up to 250 access codes. Real-time alerts and an event log ensure peace of mind, while its sleek design and simple screwdriver installation make setup effortless.
Get the Kwikset Halo Select smart lock at Lowe’s for $279.
2. Blink—and You Still Won’t Miss a Thing
With coverage up to 250 feet in XR mode and 400 feet in XR+ mode, Blink’s new Sync Module XR offers extended coverage that can monitor your entire property even if obstacles like walls or trees are in the way. When paired with Blink Outdoor 4 cameras, it quadruples the range of the standard Sync Module to reach well past the reach of your Wi-Fi. The centralized hub supports up to 10 cameras and allows local storage with a MicroSD slot, and it’s incredibly easy to control using the Blink app.
Get the Blink Sync Module XR at Amazon for $59.99.
3. Festool: Where Precision Cutting Meets Portability
The products Festool launches never cease to amaze us, and their new sliding compound miter saw set is no exception. This set pairs the brand’s Kapex sliding compound miter saw with the UG stand to create a precision cutting solution that’s both versatile and portable. Its dual-laser guide ensures accuracy, while the innovative dust extraction system keeps your space clean. Whether you’re looking for a professional-grade tool or a top-of-the-line option for your home workshop, this full-size saw is sure to deliver quality cut after quality cut.
Get the Festool sliding compound miter saw set at Acme Tools for $2,299.
4. Ryobi Offers Warmth No Matter the Weather
Baby, it’s cold outside, but you can still enjoy the great outdoors with Ryobi’s USB lithium 3-inch heated seat. This padded cushion helps you stay cozy with three settings that reach up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit for as long as 5 hours. Since low temps also sap your battery, the kit doubles as a USB-C mobile charger with an LED indicator that shows how much battery life is left. When it’s time to go, this lightweight heater for your posterior is easy to transport using the attached carry handle.
Get the Ryobi heated cushion kit at The Home Depot for $69.98.
5. Milwaukee’s Dual-Battery Chainsaw Outperforms 70cc Gas Models
It’s hard to beat the convenience that comes with using cordless tools, but as any DIYer knows, that convenience can require tradeoffs in terms of runtime and overall power. That’s why Milwaukee’s new M18 FUEL 20-inch dual-battery chainsaw is so remarkable. Compared to a 70cc gas model, it cuts faster and offers more peak torque alongside instant throttle response, lower noise, and less vibration. This heavy-duty chainsaw works with two RedLithium Forge XC 8.0 batteries to deliver up to 60 cuts in 10-inch hardwoods per charge. Batteries, dual-bay rapid charger, and bar cover are included with purchase.
Get the Milwaukee battery chainsaw at The Home Depot for $899.
6. Solo Elevates Holiday Centerpieces As Only the Brand Can—With Fire
Much as we love chilly evenings around our Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, part of the fun of this time of year is all the food. Enter the Runner, a tabletop fire pit centerpiece that adds both beauty and warmth to virtually any holiday setting. This new product from Solo comes in graphite, white, and black finishes, is 15 inches long by 4.5 inches high, and runs off clean-burning bio-ethanol fuel. It’s perfect for comfy nights in and getting everyone outside as the night goes on.
Get the Solo Stove Runner at Solo Stove for $119.99.
7. Forget the Mess and Have the Fun, Thanks to Ryobi
We couldn’t resist, so we’re adding one more innovation from Ryobi to round out this month’s list: the USB lithium power spray mop kit. Winter means wet and messy floors caused by snow and salt, sticky messes formed from fallen frosting, and a never-ending parade of fine pine needles—but none of that matters when you’re creating memories. Ryobi’s new power mop kit makes cleaning faster and easier, delivering spotless hard floors 30 percent quicker than traditional mops. It offers up to 3 hours of runtime and has an easy-to-maneuver agitating swivel head that loosens gunk and grime in even hard-to-reach spots.
Get the Ryobi power spray mop kit at The Home Depot for $99.
