More from Tom Scalisi (Page 4)

The best window film installed on two sections of a large dining room window to provide privacy for a table.
Energy & Power

The Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

By Tiffany Lewis, Tom Scalisi

The Best Shower Caulk Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Caulk for Perfectly Sealed Showers and Tubs

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

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

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

By Tom Scalisi

8 small chainsaws lined up on the ground
DIY

The 8 Best Small Chainsaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

A worker in a bright blue uniform installs a fence using a drill.
Exterior

The Best Fence Companies in America

By Tom Scalisi, Sabrina Serani

Wooden insulated shed topped with a snow-topped roof
Exterior

How to Insulate a Shed

By Tom Scalisi

5 rolled up solar pool covers lined up against an above ground pool
Energy & Power

The 5 Best Solar Pool Covers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Band Saw Options
Power Tools

The Best Band Saws for Household and Professional Workshops

By Tom Scalisi

Multiple pressure washer surface cleaners lined up on a concrete slab
DIY

The 9 Best Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Best Portable Charcoal Grills Option
Grills

The Best Portable Charcoal Grills to BBQ On the Go

By Tom Scalisi

Robot lawn mower on grass
DIY

The Best Lawn Mowers for Small Yards, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Best Pool Test Kit Options
Exterior

The 7 Best Pool Test Kits, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Post Hole Diggers in front of a garage before testing.
Fences

The Best Post Hole Diggers for Building Fences and Landscaping, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

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

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.
DIY

The Best Home Air Compressors for Household Projects, Tested

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

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit
Buying

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

The Best Bathtubs Options
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

The Best Bathtubs for Your Style and Budget

By Tom Scalisi

A man adjusting the Best Pool Vacuum Option in preparation for putting into a pool
Exterior

The Best Pool Vacuums for a Spotless Pool

By Tom Scalisi

The DeWalt 8000-Watt Electric Start Gas Generator on grass during testing.
Backup Generators

The Best Portable Generators for Go-Anywhere Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners close-up
DIY

The Best Drill Bit Sharpeners of 2025 for Tool Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods
Heating

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for All Your Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

Open storm cellar door. Horizontal.
Basements

Is Your Basement Tornado-Ready? How to Prep the Space—And What to Keep on Hand

By Tom Scalisi

Home destroyed by a tornado
Exterior

How to Stay Safe in a Tornado—and What to Do in the Aftermath

By Tom Scalisi

A colorful array of the best patio umbrellas options folded down and packed together tightly
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Patio Umbrellas for a Shaded Outdoor Space

By Michelle Ullman, Tom Scalisi, Kristen Mosier

9 wood burning tools on a craft table
DIY

We Tested the 9 Best Wood-Burning Tools

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The Engpow Fireproof File Organizer Bag With Lock on a bench before testing.
Everyday Essentials

We Tested This Fireproof Document Bag to See if It Can Take the Heat

By Tom Scalisi

Seven best roof sealants on an orange background
Exterior

The 7 Best Roof Sealants for Lasting Repairs, Tested

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

Best Waterproof Gloves Options
Clothing & Gear

The Best Waterproof Gloves, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

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

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

By Tom Scalisi

A person lifting a meal out of an induction range
Appliances

The Best Induction Ranges to Upgrade Your Kitchen

By Alisa Martin, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

A DIYer using a drill/driver for a home improvement project with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Drill

By Tom Scalisi

A person pointing to the digital display on the Craftsman 6000-watt generator during testing.
Backup Generators

Our Hands-On Review of The Craftsman Performance 6,000-Watt Generator

By Tom Scalisi

A person using the best car lifts for home garages option to lift a car
Exterior

The Best Car Lifts for Home Garages

By Tom Scalisi

Best Lubricant for Door Hinges 
Interior

The Best Lubricants for Squeak-Free Door Hinges

By Tom Scalisi

A group of the best infrared thermometers on a counter awaiting hands-on testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Infrared Thermometers for All Your Cooking Needs, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

A group of the best electric garage heaters together on a garage floor before testing.
Exterior

The Best Electric Garage Heaters for a Comfortable Bonus Space, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

How to Become an Electrician
Interior

How to Become an Electrician: What to Know Before Launching a Lucrative Career

By Tom Scalisi

How to Get an Electrician License in 7 Steps
Interior

How to Get an Electrician License in 7 Steps: Requirements by State

By Tom Scalisi

A person using a spider killer spray on a spider
DIY

The Best Spider Killers for Stubborn Pests

By Tom Scalisi

Preparing to change a drill bit on an impact driver.
DIY

How to Change a Drill Bit

By Tom Scalisi

Roaring fire in indoor brick fireplace.
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Whatever You Do, Don’t Burn These 15 Things in Your Fireplace

By Tom Scalisi

Kidde Water Leak Detector SPR Review
Reviews

Kidde Water Leak and Freeze Detector Review: Cool Device, or Is It All Wet?

By Tom Scalisi

Best Window Insulation Kit Review
Reviews

We Were On the Hunt for The Best Window Insulation During Cold Spells, Did the 3M Insulation Kit Perform?

By Tom Scalisi

A person adjusting an outdoor TV antenna
Reviews

The Best Outdoor TV Antennas to Watch Local TV Channels for Free

By Tom Scalisi

A person wearing work gloves while spraying the best fire extinguisher.
DIY

The Best Fire Extinguishers to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

By Tom Scalisi, Jasmine Harding

The Best Fire Escape Ladder hanging out of a window and extending several stories down.
DIY

The Best Fire Escape Ladders to Keep Your Family Safe in an Emergency

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Gas Garage Heater Options
Exterior

The Best Gas Garage Heaters to Keep You Warm in Chilly Months

By Tom Scalisi

4 Ways to Identify a Load-Bearing Wall
Interior

4 Ways to Identify a Load-Bearing Wall

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Stocking Stuffers for Outdoorsmen and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Gifts

The 26 Best Stocking Stuffers for Outdoor Enthusiasts

By Tom Scalisi, Will Briskin

The DuroMax XP12000EH Generator on a gravel pad and hooked up to a propane tank with a truck in the background.
Reviews

DuroMax XP12000EH Generator Review: Power at an Affordable Price

By Tom Scalisi

The best jigsaws next to each other on a shelf before undergoing extensive hands-on testing.
Power Tools

The Best Jigsaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Sal Vaglica

A group of the best winter work gloves on a picnic table before testing.
Clothing & Gear

The Best Winter Work Gloves, According to Testing

By Tom Scalisi

Man holding open beer bottle.
DIY

How to Open a Bottle Without a Bottle Opener: 10 Easy Methods

By Tom Scalisi

stocking stuffers diy tools
Gifts

25 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the DIYers on Your Holiday List 

By Tom Scalisi

Man holding a string of Christmas lights with a Christmas tree in the background.
Design

How to Fix Christmas Lights: Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

standard door size
DIY

Standard Door Size 101: Important Measurements All Homeowners Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

Woman kneeling on the floor of a living room holding a paint brush and preparing to paint the walls.
DIY

How Long Does It Take to Paint a Room?

By Tom Scalisi

Christmas lights in trash
Design

Don’t Throw Your Old Christmas Lights in the Trash—Do This Instead

By Tom Scalisi, Teresa Odle

14 Things You Never Thought to Keep in Your Car
Home Safety

14 Things You Never Thought to Keep in Your Car

By Tom Scalisi

how to grow a beard for no shave november with bob vilas best tips
DIY

How to Grow a Beard for No-Shave November: Bob Vila’s Best Tips

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

A person using a push broom to distribute the best polymeric sand between cement patio pavers.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Polymeric Sand for Your Next Patio Project

By Tom Scalisi

Sunrun vs. Tesla
Energy & Power

Sunrun vs. Tesla: Which Solar Company Should You Choose?

By Tom Scalisi

A close-up of a person making an adjustment on the Wen drywall sander
Reviews

Wen Drywall Sander: It Performed with Power and Versatility in Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi