More from Tom Scalisi (Page 3)

The Best Lawn Aerator Options
DIY

The Best Lawn Aerators for Healthier Grass

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi, Heather Blackmore

Woman wearing safety glasses attaches a smoke detector to the wall above a door.
Building & Installing

How to Install a Smoke Detector

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

The 9 best exterior caulk options together on an outdoor workbench.
DIY

Testing the 9 Best Exterior Caulks That Will Keep Your Home Dry

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Pitchfork Options
Gardening

The Best Pitchforks for Gardening or Yard Work, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Testing the Vornado 660 fan in a bedroom
Interior

Our 10 Best Fans for Cooling the Home, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wire Stripper Options
Hand Tools

The Best Wire Strippers for Professional and DIY Projects, Tested 

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Solar Gutter Lights Options
Energy & Power

The Best Solar Gutter Lights to Illuminate Your Yard, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, Tom Scalisi

The Best Tool Box Options
DIY

The Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers, Tested

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best wood fillers placed together on a wood table before testing.
DIY

The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best water leak detector options together on a shelf
Home Technology

The Best Water-Leak Detectors, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Wood Glue Options
Building & Installing

The Best Wood Glues Tested for Your DIY Projects

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Garage Heater Options grouped together on a garage floor
Exterior

The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best portable workbenches grouped together by an RV before testing.
DIY

The Best Portable Workbenches, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The Best Random Orbital Sander Options
Power Tools

The Best Random Orbital Sanders, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Several electrician tool belts in the back of a black truck
DIY

The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best rotary laser levels in front of a garage before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Rotary Laser Levels, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Hammers
Hand Tools

The Best Hammers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
Power Tools

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws Options
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best cordless framing nailer options grouped together on wood risers
Power Tools

The Best Cordless Framing Nailers, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Benchtop Planer Options
DIY

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Several of the best tool bags on a workbench outdoors before testing.
DIY

The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best brad nailers
DIY

The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best electric screwdriver options grouped together on a small wooden riser prior to testing.
DIY

The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Man cleaning a gutter with a long black vacuum
Cleaning Supplies

The Best Gutter Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi

A person using a remote to control the best air conditioner option
Cooling

The Best Air Conditioners, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, Tom Scalisi

The best fly trap option hangs from a tree while full of caught bugs
DIY

The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted

By Tom Scalisi

A person using the best push mower to mow a lawn.
DIY

The Best Push Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A worker replaces a window.
Exterior

The 4 Best Window Replacement Companies of 2024

By Tom Scalisi, Catherine Hiles, Evelyn Auer

The Best Lawn Sweeper Option
DIY

The Best Lawn Sweepers for a Well-Groomed Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Air Conditioner Cover Option installed on a window air conditioning unit
Cooling

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

By Tom Scalisi

The best garage shelving options set up in a garage
DIY

The Best Garage Shelving for Sturdy Storage, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Andreana Lefton

Person in blue sweatshirt and jeans driving one of the best riding mowers for hills and uneven yards
DIY

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers for Hills, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Mike Bruton, Tom Scalisi

Six of the best dethatchers lined up on backyard grass
Lawn & Garden

The Best Lawn Dethatchers for Healthy, Vibrant Grass Growth, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Best Mulching Blades
Landscaping

The Best Mulching Blades for a Gorgeous Lawn

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents Option
DIY

The Best Concrete Bonding Agents for Your Project

By Tom Scalisi

Best Outdoor Pizza Oven Options
Furniture & Decor

The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens for Pizzeria-Quality Pies at Home, Tested

By Stacey L. Nash, Tom Scalisi

Over the Sill Air Conditioner Review
Interior

The Best Over-the-Sill Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Plunge Router Options
DIY

The Best Plunge Routers for Woodworking

By Tom Scalisi

Eight of the Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener on a garage floor
DIY

The Best Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners for a Healthier Lawn, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Woman nails the front of a birdhouse onto the rest of the structure.
DIY

How to Build a Birdhouse

By Chris Gardner, Tom Scalisi

Best Ear Protection for Mowing 
Lawn & Garden

The Best Ear Protection for Mowing and Comfort

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck
Cooling

The Best Small Window Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best concrete crack fillers together on cement before undergoing testing.
DIY

The Best Concrete Crack Fillers for DIY Repairs, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Digital Torque Wrench Options
Exterior

The Best Digital Torque Wrenches, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Weed Torch Options
DIY

The 7 Best Weed Torches for a Pristine Yard and Garden

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A person closing a window where the best U-shaped air conditioner option is installed
Cooling

The Best U-Shaped Air Conditioners for Cooling Comfort

By Tom Scalisi

A dad squats next to his toddler daughter and helps her rake leaves into a pile while doing household chores outdoors together on a cool Autumn day.
Landscaping

17 Types of Rakes Every Homeowner Should Know

By Jennifer Noonan, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A person wearing rain boots pressure washing a concrete driveway.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Concrete Floors and Driveways

By Joe Provey, Tom Scalisi

Hand under running faucet.
Interior

8 Steps You Can Take to Increase Your Home’s Water Pressure 

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

Grill on the garden, close-up.
DIY

How to Start a Charcoal Grill

By Kat Hodgins, Tom Scalisi

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic
Cooling

The Best Whole-House Fans to Beat the Summer Heat

By Tom Scalisi

An open can of wood stain sitting on a deck next to 2 paint brushes
DIY

The Best Stain for Cedar Decks, Fences, and Furniture

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the Best Portable Grills on a lawn before testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Portable Grills, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi, Andreana Lefton

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Exterior Wood Stains, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturer Options
Reviews

The Best Mobile Home Manufacturers

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Multimeters Options
Interior

The Best Multimeters, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Track Saw Options
DIY

The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Clement

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

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees
Furniture & Decor

The Best Hammock Stands for Patio and Backyard Relaxation

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

A worker repairs a foundation.
Basements

How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? (2024 Data)

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor
DIY

The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A home studio covered in acoustic paneling on the walls
Heating & Cooling

The Best Soundproofing Materials for Muffling Noise

By Tom Scalisi