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Best Multi-Tools

Best Multi-Tools (2026): 11 Picks for Work, EDC and Gifts, Compared by Size and Steel

David Smith

We compare 11 multi-tools from Leatherman, Victorinox and Gerber by weight, blade steel, pliers and bit driver, from a $35 Gerber to the MagnaCut Wave Alpha, with picks for electricians, mechanics and everyday carry.

Best tool gifts for dad

Best Tool Gifts for Dad (2026): 17 Picks for Christmas, by Budget

David Smith

The best tool gifts for dad are the ones that fix a problem he already has. A tape measure that ...

Man kneeling on snow with ice auger in winter landscape.

Best Cordless Ice Augers (2026): ION, Eskimo, EGO and Milwaukee M18 Drill Setups Compared

David Smith

We compare battery ice augers from ION, Eskimo, EGO and StrikeMaster with drill-driven bits for Milwaukee M18 owners, by weight, claimed inches per charge, bit type and the drill torque you really need.

Person clearing snow with ice chopper and sidewalk scraper tools.

Best Ice Choppers and Sidewalk Ice Scrapers (2026): 8 Steel Tools for Driveway Ice

David Smith

We compare 8 ice choppers and sidewalk ice scrapers from Bully Tools, True Temper, Razor-Back, Suncast and more by blade gauge, handle and weight, with tips on protecting concrete, pavers and decks.

How Stud Finders Work

Best Stud Finder (2026): 12 Picks for Drywall, Plaster and Tile, from $10 Magnets to Deep-Scan Sensors

David Smith

We compare 12 stud finders from Franklin, Zircon, Bosch, Klein, DeWalt and StudBuddy by sensor type, scan depth and live-wire detection, matched to drywall, plaster and tile walls.

Best Cordless Combo Kits

Best Cordless Combo Kits (2026): DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch and Ryobi Compared by Platform

David Smith

We compare 12 cordless combo kits from DeWalt, Milwaukee M18 and M12, Makita LXT, Bosch 18V, Craftsman V20 and Ryobi ONE+ by tools included, brushless motors and battery size, and explain how to pick the battery platform you are really buying into.

Person using snow rake to clear snow from roof in winter.

Best Roof Snow Rakes (2026): 8 Picks by Reach, Blade and Roof Type

David Smith

We compare 8 roof snow rakes from Avalanche, Snow Joe, SNOWPEELER, Suncast, USA Handy Tools and VEVOR by reach, blade type and shingle protection, with the power line and metal roof safety rules most guides skip.

Person raking fallen leaves in yard with leaf rake tools.

Best Leaf Rakes (2026): 8 Picks for Lawns, Beds and Big Leaf Piles

David Smith

We compare 8 leaf rakes from The Groundskeeper II, Bully Tools, True Temper, Tabor Tools, Jardineer and YEELOR by head width, tine type, handle and weight, plus when poly, steel, adjustable and shrub rakes make sense.

Person using leaf blower to clear leaves from driveway.

Best Backpack Leaf Blowers (2026): 10 Gas and Battery Picks by CFM, Weight and Runtime

David Smith

We compare 10 backpack leaf blowers from Husqvarna, ECHO, Schröder, PRORUN, EGO and Greenworks by CFM, MPH, weight and real battery runtime, with a plain explanation of CFM vs. MPH vs. Newtons and how to choose gas or battery.

Person using a cordless snow blower to clear snow from driveway.

Best Cordless Snow Blowers (2026): 10 Battery Picks, 16-Inch to 24-Inch Two-Stage

David Smith

We compare 10 cordless snow blowers from EGO, Greenworks, WORX, SENIX, Snow Joe and VOLTASK by clearing width, intake depth, throw distance and included batteries, with honest runtime expectations and a guide to matching your battery platform.