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.

Man using a drill press in a woodworking workshop with tools and wood around.

Best Drill Presses (2026): Benchtop and Magnetic Drill Presses Compared

David Smith

A drill press does one thing a handheld drill can't: hold the bit perfectly perpendicular and repeat the same depth every time. We break down 11 real options across benchtop and magnetic categories, with swing size, spindle travel, and chuck type explained plainly.

Warehouse worker using a pallet jack to move boxes in a warehouse.

Best Pallet Jacks & Trucks (2026): Manual, Electric, and Stackers Compared

David Smith

A manual jack, an electric walkie, and a pallet stacker solve genuinely different problems. We break down 16 real options across all three categories, organized by what they're actually built to do.

Person using a mini chainsaw to cut a tree branch outdoors in a garden setting.

Best Mini Chainsaw in 2026: Top 7 Picks Reviewed

David Smith

Mini chainsaws have become one of the most popular compact power tools of 2026 – and for good reason. Whether ...

Man using a heat gun for DIY projects in a workshop setting.

9 Best Heat Guns of 2026

David Smith

It’s a tool that can strip a century-old door of stubborn paint, flawlessly shrink-wrap a package, and even help you ...

Man using portable generator for backup power outdoors.

13 Best Portable Generators 2026: Compact Camping to Whole-Home Backup

David Smith

13 portable generators organized by tier, from compact camping units under 3,000 watts to whole-home tri-fuel backup above 10,000 watts, matched by running watts and fuel type, not just peak wattage.

Man using a leaf collector in a backyard with trees and fallen leaves.

Best Leaf Collector 2026: 11 Picks by CFM, Mulch Ratio, and Property Size

David Smith

11 leaf collection tools compared by CFM, mulch ratio, and property size, from budget cordless combos to a tow-behind unit for serious acreage.

Man using a die grinder on metal in a workshop setting.

The Ultimate Guide to the Die Grinder: Best Die Grinder

David Smith

For any mechanic, fabricator, or serious DIYer, the best die grinder is a compact powerhouse that solves problems no other ...

Man using a rivet gun on metal sheet in workshop.

10 Best Rivet Guns (2026)

David Smith

Riveting is one of the fastest, strongest ways to join sheet metal, panels, and hollow materials without welding, drilling deep ...

Man mowing lawn with a budget-friendly lawn mower in a suburban yard.

Best Cheap Lawn Mowers

David Smith

A cheap lawn mower doesn’t have to mean a bad one. The gap between a $150 mower and a $700 ...

Man using benchtop thickness planer in woodworking shop.

Best Benchtop Thickness Planer: 8 Tested Picks for Every Shop and Budget

David Smith

A thickness planer takes a rough-sawn board and mills it down to a consistent thickness across its whole length. If ...