Meet the 2024 Tools of the Year

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

The Best New Hand Tools of 2024

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!

By Glenda Taylor

Posted on Nov 14, 2024

Power Tools

The Best New Power Tools of 2024

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.

By Glenda Taylor

Posted on Nov 14, 2024

Outdoor Living

The Best New Outdoor Tools of 2024

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.

By Mark Wolfe

Posted on Nov 14, 2024