Power tools
Power Tool Guide
Our power tool guide include both corded and cordless drills, drivers, hammer drills, saws, lights, sanders, multi-tools, and vacuums.
Best Walk-Behind Concrete Saws (2026): 10 Gas, Electric and Early-Entry Saws Compared
10 walk-behind concrete saws compared, from 7-inch electric saws for control joints to 20-inch Honda-powered floor saws and early-entry saws for green concrete. Blade size, cut depth, water and when to rent.
Best Rebar Benders (2026): 10 Electric, Hydraulic and Manual Picks for #3 to #8 Rebar
10 rebar benders compared, from $34 hand benders to 1-inch electric hydraulic machines. Bar size, bend angle, speed and which one fits your job.
Best Concrete Grinders and Planers (2026): 10 Picks for Floor Prep, Coatings and Trip Hazards
10 concrete grinders and planers compared, from 5-inch handheld kits to a 4-head floor grinder. Wheel size, motor, dust control, cup wheels and OSHA silica rules explained.
Best Cordless Drill for Home Use (2026): 11 Kits Picked for Homeowners, Not Contractors
We compare 11 cordless drill kits for home use from DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Bosch, Craftsman and SKIL, each with a battery and charger, matched to the jobs homeowners actually do.
Best Multi-Tools (2026): 11 Picks for Work, EDC and Gifts, Compared by Size and Steel
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 (2026): 17 Picks for Christmas, by Budget
The best tool gifts for dad are the ones that fix a problem he already has. A tape measure that ...
Best Cordless Ice Augers (2026): ION, Eskimo, EGO and Milwaukee M18 Drill Setups Compared
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.
Best Stud Finder (2026): 12 Picks for Drywall, Plaster and Tile, from $10 Magnets to Deep-Scan Sensors
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 (2026): DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch and Ryobi Compared by Platform
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.
Best Backpack Leaf Blowers (2026): 10 Gas and Battery Picks by CFM, Weight and Runtime
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.
