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The Best Track Saw Options

The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Clement

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor

The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A home studio covered in acoustic paneling on the walls

The Best Soundproofing Materials for Muffling Noise The Best Soundproofing Materials for Muffling Noise

Someone using a paint brush to apply stain to wood flooring

The Best Brushes for Polyurethane Applications The Best Brushes for Polyurethane Applications

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best drill bits for concrete on cement steps before testing.

The Best Drill Bits for Concrete, Tested and Reviewed The Best Drill Bits for Concrete, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A person using the DeWalt DWPW2100 Electric Jobsite Pressure Washer to clean a motorcycle during testing.

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Pressure Washers Under $500 for a Deep Clean, Tested The Best Pressure Washers Under $500 for a Deep Clean, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Jodi Webb

A group of the best digital calipers still in their packaging on a workbench before testing.

The 7 Best Digital Calipers, Tested and Reviewed The 7 Best Digital Calipers, Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio and Charger at a building site.

DIY

Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio Review: A Tough Unit With Unmatched Sound Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio Review: A Tough Unit With Unmatched Sound

A gallon can of Benjamin Moore INSL-X paint next to a cement block during testing.

Deck, Patio & Porch

How Good Is INSL-X Paint by Benjamin Moore? A Tested Review How Good Is INSL-X Paint by Benjamin Moore? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

8 different pairs of pruning shears lined up on a concrete slab

The Best Pruning Shears, According to Testing The Best Pruning Shears, According to Testing

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground

The 8 Best Small Chainsaws, Tested and Reviewed The 8 Best Small Chainsaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A home entryway with painted blue walls and white trim

The Best Low-VOC Paints for the Chemical-Conscious Painter The Best Low-VOC Paints for the Chemical-Conscious Painter

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best folding hand trucks in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Folding Hand Trucks, Tested The Best Folding Hand Trucks, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

Greenworks vs. Ego

Greenworks vs. Ego: Which Battery Brand Has the Better Outdoor Collection? Greenworks vs. Ego: Which Battery Brand Has the Better Outdoor Collection?

greenworks-ryobi-comparison

Greenworks vs. Ryobi: Two Big Battery-Powered Tool Brands Go Head-to-Head Greenworks vs. Ryobi: Two Big Battery-Powered Tool Brands Go Head-to-Head

9 cans of deck paint lined up on a table

The Best Deck Paints, Tested and Reviewed The Best Deck Paints, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Band Saw Options

The Best Band Saws for Household and Professional Workshops The Best Band Saws for Household and Professional Workshops

Multiple pressure washer surface cleaners lined up on a concrete slab

The 9 Best Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners, Tested The 9 Best Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A person using the best chainsaw sharpener to sharpen a chain blade during testing.

The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

A person using the TopCon’s RL-H5A Laser Level for surveying during testing.

DIY

TopCon’s RL-H5A Laser Level: A Tested Review TopCon’s RL-H5A Laser Level: A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Ryobi RY40710 Cordless Earth Auger partially embedded in a field during testing.

DIY

Is the Ryobi Auger a Must-Have for Digging Holes? Find Out in This Tested Review Is the Ryobi Auger a Must-Have for Digging Holes? Find Out in This Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Oregon 410-120 Bench Grinder Chain Sharpener mounted to a board during testing.

DIY

Precise, Fast, Adjustable: Oregon Chainsaw Sharpener Tested Review Precise, Fast, Adjustable: Oregon Chainsaw Sharpener Tested Review

First-Time Tool Kit

14 High-Quality First-Time Tool Kit Essentials for Under $100 14 High-Quality First-Time Tool Kit Essentials for Under $100

Harbor Freight Coupons Expire January 21

Harbor Freight Just Dropped More Spring Coupons—Take Advantage of These Deals Before They Expire! Harbor Freight Just Dropped More Spring Coupons—Take Advantage of These Deals Before They Expire!

By Perri Kressel

A person using the Harper Convertible Hand Truck to move a heavy 5-gallon bucket.

DIY

How Efficient is the Harper Convertible Hand Truck? A Tested Review How Efficient is the Harper Convertible Hand Truck? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

Bostitch Palm Nailer A person using the Bostitch PN100K Impact Nailer Kit to install framing during testing.

DIY

Nailed It: A Bostitch Palm Nailer Tested Review Nailed It: A Bostitch Palm Nailer Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the Fiskars Stand-Up Weed Puller to pull a dandelion during testing.

DIY

The Eco-Friendly Power of the Fiskars Weed Puller: A Tested Review The Eco-Friendly Power of the Fiskars Weed Puller: A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best quiet air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Quiet Air Compressors for Low-Volume Workspaces, Tested The Best Quiet Air Compressors for Low-Volume Workspaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

Bauer vs. Hercules

Bauer vs. Hercules: Finding the Right Power Tool for Every DIYer and Pro Bauer vs. Hercules: Finding the Right Power Tool for Every DIYer and Pro

The Bosch 18V Compact Brushless ½-Inch Drill/Driver Kit on a workbench.

DIY

Bosch’s Cordless Drill Is Compact, Powerful, and Home-Workshop Worthy Bosch’s Cordless Drill Is Compact, Powerful, and Home-Workshop Worthy

By Tony Carrick

The Best Laminate Underlayment Options

The Best Laminate Underlayment for Flooring The Best Laminate Underlayment for Flooring

By Tony Carrick

A group of the best portable air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Portable Air Compressors for On-the-Go Power, Tested The Best Portable Air Compressors for On-the-Go Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best home air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Home Air Compressors for Household Projects, Tested The Best Home Air Compressors for Household Projects, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A group of the best outdoor power strips in a yard before testing.

The Best Outdoor Power Strips for Holiday Light Displays and More, Tested The Best Outdoor Power Strips for Holiday Light Displays and More, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Open boxes and single pieces of the best drywall screws on a work bench before testing.

Building & Installing

The Best Drywall Screws for Hanging Sheetrock, Tested The Best Drywall Screws for Hanging Sheetrock, Tested

By Tony Carrick

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 Bostitch Air Compressor: Tested Review of the Popular Pancake Model

By Glenda Taylor

Bosch Track Saw Review

Make Precision Cuts With Ease: A Bosch Track Saw Review Make Precision Cuts With Ease: A Bosch Track Saw Review

By Mark Clement

The Ego Lightweight Snow Blower covered in snow at the end of a cleared path.

Colorado Natives Try a Snow Blower for the First Time: Reviewing the Ego Power+ Colorado Natives Try a Snow Blower for the First Time: Reviewing the Ego Power+

By Becky Helzer

A section of wall covered in black and white soundproofing panels with a tv, guitar, and microphone set up in front of them.

The Best Soundproofing Panels to Control Unwanted Noise The Best Soundproofing Panels to Control Unwanted Noise

Ryobi vs. DeWalt

Ryobi vs. DeWalt: Finding the Right Power Tools for Homeowners and Pros Ryobi vs. DeWalt: Finding the Right Power Tools for Homeowners and Pros

9 wood burning tools on a craft table

We Tested the 9 Best Wood-Burning Tools We Tested the 9 Best Wood-Burning Tools

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best HVLP Spray Gun Options

The Best HVLP Spray Guns for Painting and Staining The Best HVLP Spray Guns for Painting and Staining

A person using the Makita brush cutter to clear vegetation along a wooded area.

We Tested the Cordless Makita Brush Cutter—Did It Make the Cut? We Tested the Cordless Makita Brush Cutter—Did It Make the Cut?

A person installing Flooret flooring using their click-lock system.

Flooret Flooring Review: Direct-to-Consumer Floors That Are Worth the Hype Flooret Flooring Review: Direct-to-Consumer Floors That Are Worth the Hype

The Best Tile Leveling System Options

The Best Tile Leveling Systems for DIYers or Pros The Best Tile Leveling Systems for DIYers or Pros

The California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet Air Compressor on a cement pad with all its included manuals and accessories.

California Air Tools 8010: How Quiet and Powerful Is It? California Air Tools 8010: How Quiet and Powerful Is It?

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the Makita MAC2400 2.5 HP Air Compressor to inflate a car tire.

Power Your Project: Our In-Depth Makita Air Compressor Test and Review Power Your Project: Our In-Depth Makita Air Compressor Test and Review

By Glenda Taylor

The Purdy 2-inch XL Glide paint brush inside its torn-open packaging.

A $12 Purdy Paint Brush Made My Paint Job Look Professional A $12 Purdy Paint Brush Made My Paint Job Look Professional

By Glenda Taylor

Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181 Review

DIY

The Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181, Tested and Reviewed The Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181, Tested and Reviewed

The Milwaukee 15-Gauge Finish Nailer next to its magazine before testing.

Milwaukee 15-Gauge Finish Nailer: A Hands-On Review Milwaukee 15-Gauge Finish Nailer: A Hands-On Review

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Home Decorator Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Home Decorator

By Savannah Sher

Valspar vs Sherwin Williams

Valspar vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of DIYer Valspar vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of DIYer

By Jasmine Harding

The White Duck Tarp pulled tight around a bale of hay in a field.

Field-Tested and Reviewed: Is the White Duck Tarp Worth the Cost? Field-Tested and Reviewed: Is the White Duck Tarp Worth the Cost?

By Glenda Taylor

The Snow Joe Single-Stage Snow Blower on a large snow-covered cement pad during testing.

Clear Driveways and Walkways With the Snow Joe Single-Stage Snow Blower Clear Driveways and Walkways With the Snow Joe Single-Stage Snow Blower

By Zach Lazzari

A person using the best pressure washer for cars to wash a rugged-looking grey jeep.

Keep Your Sedan Shiny With the Best Pressure Washers for Cars Keep Your Sedan Shiny With the Best Pressure Washers for Cars

By Tony Carrick

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Decorating Challenge Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Decorating Challenge

The Best Products Our Readers Bought in February

The 25 Best Products Our Readers Bought in February The 25 Best Products Our Readers Bought in February

By Nicole Pyles

The Best Roofing Shingles Brands

The 9 Best Roofing Shingles Brands of 2024 The 9 Best Roofing Shingles Brands of 2024

By Tony Carrick

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

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

By Mark Clement

A set of high-end garage doors painted with the best paint for garage doors.

The Best Paint for Garage Doors to Upgrade Your Home’s Look The Best Paint for Garage Doors to Upgrade Your Home’s Look

By Tony Carrick

A person using a roller brush to apply the best water-based polyurethane for floors option

The Best Water-Based Polyurethanes to Protect Floors Throughout Your Home The Best Water-Based Polyurethanes to Protect Floors Throughout Your Home

Best Ratcheting Wrench Set Options

The Best Ratcheting Wrench Sets for the Garage The Best Ratcheting Wrench Sets for the Garage

Close up of a screwdriver drill bit set

The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets for Your Cordless Drill The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets for Your Cordless Drill