What to Look For When narrowing down the best fire extinguishers on the market, we considered their liquid capacity, effectiveness, extinguishing method, and price. For example, if you want an effective, standard fire extinguisher that’s rechargeable for future use, the First Alert HOME1 rechargeable fire extinguisher is a great option. If you want something with […]
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The Best Ceiling Fans with Lights and Remotes
What to Look For We don’t usually think of ceiling fans as the most exciting of technology, but today’s models feature designs with advanced controls and builds. In our search for the best, we used five guiding questions: Does it produce comfortable and variable ventilation? Is it energy efficient? Is it easy to install? Is […]
The Best 20V Batteries for Power Tools
What to Look For When narrowing down the best 20V batteries for power tools, we considered the available amp hours, compatibility, reliability, and price. If you want a classic battery design with great amp hours and run time, the DEWALT 20V MAX XR battery is our top choice. If you’re a little tight on cash […]
The Best Emergency Kits
First Aid Only Emergency Kit The best first aid kit offers all the essential appliances to deal with accidents along with a lightweight case for compact storage. That’s exactly what you get with this emergency kit from First Aid Only. It’s filled with hundreds of first aid supplies for treating cuts, scratches, and aches or […]
The Best Safety Gloves
What to Look For We wanted to find the very best safety gloves, so we scoured the market with three guiding questions: Do they fit easily while still allowing finger dexterity? Are they made out of hardy materials that can handle the rigors of work? Is the price fair for the quality? We found several […]
The Best Siphon Pumps
GasTapper Siphon Pro XL Siphon Pump A high-quality siphon pump is one of the most essential tools in any car emergency kit. GasTapper’s Siphon Pro XL siphon pump is a useful tool that can help you out in several sticky situations. The Siphon Pro XL has an eight-foot long hose with a hand pump in […]
The Best Workbenches
Black+Decker Workmate Portable Workbench The Black+Decker Workmate portable workbench is more than what it looks like on the surface. The sturdy steel frame and slip-resistant feet are designed to support the table’s main feature, the heavy-duty, versatile vice. The two adjustable swivel pegs make it easy to clamp objects of all shapes between the wooden […]
The Best Laser Measures
Tacklife Classic Laser Measure Accuracy is the name of the game with the Tacklife classic. With two built-in bubble levels, this laser measure provides a more precise measurement than its one-bubble counterparts. With a nearly two-hundred-foot range, it’s accurate down to one-sixteenth of an inch. A large LCD screen with a backlight creates better visibility […]
The Best Band Saws
Wen Benchtop Band Saw If you’re looking to combine durability with dependability — and even accuracy — the Wen benchtop band saw is a great choice. It can cut up to 3.5″ deep and 9″ wide while sawing up to 2,500 feet per minute. Its design allows for a variety of interchangeable blades that can […]
The Best Welding Helmets
Yeswelder True Color Welding Helmet Yeswelder just made a good view even better with their newly-upgraded welding helmet. Utilizing True Color technology, this helmet preserves the existing 1/1/1/2 optical clarity rating, but improves visibility and reduces eye strain by minimizing the traditional, lime green coloring in the view screen. A solar cell powers an internal […]
The Best Pole Saws
DeWalt MAX XR Pole Saw As with all DeWalt products, the best thing about the MAX XR is that you can be confident that this will be the only pole saw you ever need to buy. Featuring an extension pole with a 15-foot reach, it has the length you need for most jobs. Plus, the […]
The Best Oscillating Power Tools
Avid Power Oscillating Tool Efficiency is Avid’s middle name. When compared to its competitors, this oscillating tool is up to five times more efficient at cutting wood and up to three times more efficient at cutting metal tubes. Its quick-change accessory system allows blades and other attachments to be changed, unlocked, and swapped-out without the […]
The Best Plasma Cutters
Lotos LTP5000D 50Amp Non-Touch Plasma Cutter The Lotos LTP5000D is a top performer for quick and accurate cuts in the realm of mid-duty metalworking jobs. When choosing a plasma cutter, the duty cycle is your key metric. Higher amperage translates to longer duty cycles, meaning you can get more work in before having to take […]
The Best Staple Guns
WETOLS Heavy Duty Staple Gun When you’re working on a project that involves a staple gun, one of the worst outcomes you pray never occurs is a jam. For some models, this could mean something as trivial as removing the remainder of staples and digging for the miscreant, or something as tedious as taking apart […]
The Best Belt Sanders
SKIL Sandcat Belt Sander Belt sanders are no small investment, so for one so highly regarded to come in at such a reasonable price, it’s no surprise Skil’s Sandcat made it to the top of our list. One of the biggest mistakes DIY-ers make when smoothing down wood or metal surfaces is putting excess weight […]
The Best Tool Chests
Wen Garage Glider Rolling Tool Chest Losing your tools is no laughing matter. WEN is here to ensure you never misplace another wrench. The Garage Glider main body features four rubber caster wheels fit for 360 degrees of motion thanks to high-quality ball bearings, as well as three deep drawers. The sides offer two ingenious folding […]
The Best Hammers
EFFICERE Stubby Claw Hammer Regardless of your craftsmanship level, EFFICERE’s Stubby Claw Hammer can tackle a myriad of projects. Weighing in at a feather-light eight ounces, this surprisingly sturdy hammer is made of alloy steel that delivers power with little exertion. The feature we love the most about this model is the magnetic nail holder […]
The Best Tactical Pens
Ankaka – The Most Loaded 6-in-1 Tactical Pen Ankaka makes sure that you’re always prepared – and not just for self-defense scenarios. Actually, this option has numerous tools that put all those rusty multitools in your junk drawer to shame. The Ankaka features a flashlight, bottle opener, screwdriver, wrench, and, of course, a ballpoint pen. […]