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The Best Snow Blowers
by Doug Mahoney
After six winters of testing, the Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE 24-inch snow blower is the first tool we reach for.
The Best Pressure Washer
by Doug Mahoney
New pressure washers are getting smaller and quieter, with plenty of scouring power for outdoor surfaces.
The Best Extension Cords for Your Home and Garage
by Doug Mahoney
The U.S. Wire & Cable 50 FT. Extreme All-Weather Extension Cord is the most flexible, durable cord we found, and should last years even in harsh environments.
The Best Shop Vacs (or Wet Dry Vacs)
by Doug Mahoney
For the biggest messes, these vacs can handle anything.
The Best Smart Garage Door Opener Controller
by Megan Wollerton
A smart garage-door opener controller provides remote control and alerts you whenever your garage opens or closes. Some can open automatically when you get home.
The Best Hex Wrenches
by Doug Mahoney
A dedicated hex wrench set works far better than the random freebies clattering around your junk drawer.
The Best Bike Storage Ideas
by Christine Ryan
After 30-plus hours of research and testing, we think the Delta Cycle Michelangelo Gravity Stand is the best bike rack for storing bikes in limited-space homes.
The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home
by Sarah Witman
After 28 hours of research and 85 hours of testing, we’ve found the best ways to charge your electric vehicle at home.
The Furnace and Air Conditioner Filters We Would Buy
by Tim Heffernan
We help you pick the right filter for your HVAC system and tell you what those MERV numbers mean. Our pick is Nordic Pure's MERV 12.
The Best Flashlight
by Doug Mahoney
The best flashlights, such as the ThruNite Archer 2A V3, offer unmatched illumination, versatility, and durability.
The Best Ice Scraper and Snow Brush
by Tim Heffernan
The Hopkins SubZero 80037 is the best ice scraper we’ve found.
Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Home and Garden Picks of 2023
by Wirecutter Staff
These were Wirecutter’s most popular home and gardening picks for 2023.
The Best Ladders
by Doug Mahoney
To work safely on hard-to-reach home projects, invest in a reliable ladder.
Snow Removal Blows. Our Favorite Snow Blower Makes It Much Easier.
by Doug Mahoney
The Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE is so fast and easy to use, it’s changed the way we think about clearing snow.
The Best Drill Bit Set
by Doug Mahoney
Ryobi’s 300-Piece Drill and Drive Kit and 95-Piece Drill and Impact Drive Kit are the best drill bit sets we’ve found in years of testing.
The Best Snow Shovel
by Doug Mahoney
After 70 hours of research (and 40 hours of shoveling), the best snow shovel is the True Temper 18-Inch Ergonomic Mountain Mover, our pick since 2013.
You Deserve Better Than the Flashlight on Your Phone
by Joshua Lyon
This excellent tool reveals the limitations of lesser flashlights.
The Best Multi-Bit Screwdriver
by Doug Mahoney
The Megapro 13-in-1 (or the identical Channellock 131CB) is the best screwdriver.
Build a Bike Patch and Flat Kit
by Eve O'Neill
If you own a bike, you need a patch kit. After 96 hours of testing, here are our picks for the best levers, patches, hand pumps, and more for most bike owners.
The Best Bike Repair Stand
by Christine Ryan
If you want to repair your bike at home, a sturdy, easy-to-use stand helps. After testing 12 stands, we recommend the Feedback Sports Sport Mechanic Bike Repair Stand.
The Best Bike Pump
by Eve O'Neill, Matthew Edwards, and Dave Yasuda
After six years of tests, we believe the Lezyne Classic Drive 3.5 is the best floor pump for most commuters, and the Lezyne Pressure Drive is the best handheld.
The Best Shovel
by Tim Heffernan
Our tests of 10 shovels found the best shock-absorbing, soil-slicing, all-purpose digger.
The Best Basic Home Toolkit
by Doug Mahoney
The Anvil Homeowner’s Tool Set from Home Depot is the best basic pre-assembled home toolkit we’ve found.
4 Tips to Help You Organize Your Shed or Garage
by Elissa Sanci
Your garage or shed has the potential to be an organized, functional masterpiece. Here’s how to do it.
The Best Wire Cutter
by Doug Mahoney
It took hundreds of cuts and years of reader requests for us to finally post the best wire cutter: The Channellock E337CB is a truly superior snipper.
The Best Painter’s Multitool
by Doug Mahoney
After testing four Painter’s multitools, we believe that the Hyde 17-in-1, the most versatile, is the best for most people.
The Best Pry Bar
by Doug Mahoney
A small pry bar isn’t exactly a home-toolbox essential, but it is quite handy, whether you need it to open a stuck window, lift a corner of a bookcase for shimming, remove a piece of baseboard, or pry up a floor register. After three veteran carpenters pulled nails and separated boards with five leading pry bars, they chose the Stanley 55-116 8-inch Nail Puller.
Wherever We Go, We Bring the Weego 44s Portable Jump Starter
by Annemarie Conte
Become a self-rescuing human and revive a dead car battery with our staff favorite, the Weego 44s portable jump starter.
The Best Mousetrap
by Doug Mahoney and Sarah Witman
Our ethical, effective solutions to a mouse problem.
The Best Soldering Irons
by Signe Brewster
After testing 10 soldering irons, we found that the X-Tronic 3020-XTS LED Soldering Station is the best for beginners and hobbyists.
How to Use Your Smart Garage Door Controller Better
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
A smart garage-door controller is an essential convenience—and it can do so much more than just make your garage door remote-controllable.
The Best Interior Paint
by Doug Mahoney
After over 30 hours of research, interviewing eight pro house painters, and painting two rooms, we think Benjamin Moore Regal Select is the best interior paint.