The BobVila.com team regularly celebrates tools—the solutions that make a difference in everyday passions, projects, and even problems. So, we keep our ears to the ground for new tools, gadgets, and other goods, and we love to roll our sleeves up to put these products to the test.
Now, the team has named the best of the best in new tools. 2024’s Tool of the Year Awards event is the first in what promises to become an annual tradition of spotlighting the most notable new tools and home helpers. We’re recognizing the handiest products for everyone from the DIY-minded homeowner to the veteran professional contractor, all released in the last 12 months. Winners come in all shapes and sizes, spanning seven essential home-improvement categories, and there’s a special nod to the year’s most exciting innovation, our DIY Game Changer.
See the products that earned spots in the winning lineup, organized by category below.
Hand tools are the foundation of every DIYer’s tool kit, offering precision and control that powered options can’t always match. Find out what’s new and improved!
Posted on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
Power tools routinely make tough jobs faster and easier, and the best new options are kicking it up a notch for DIYers and pros alike.
Posted on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
These five outdoor tools are the cream of the crop from the last 12 months—and they’re sure to help you to be more productive out in the yard with less effort.
Posted on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
See the new tools that will help hone your craft and boost your productivity, all without breaking the bank.
Posted on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
These gadgets boast the latest and greatest innovations to save time and eliminate hassles.
Posted on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
No one wants to clean longer or harder than they have to. These are our favorite new products that can help make quick work of your house chores.
Posted on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
Multitools are some the handiest tools to have around as they serve multiple purposes and can make quick work of daily tasks.
Posted on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
Every now and then, a tool comes along that changes everything.
Posted on Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST