Garage

The Ryobi 90-Piece Drill and Drive Kit is the best drill bit set we’ve found in years of testing.

The new Ridgid 12-Gal. NXT Wet Dry Vac HD1200 is the best wet dry vac. It’s powerful and easily available, and has all of the basic accessories.

The Hopkins SubZero 80037 is the best ice scraper we’ve found.

After five winters of testing, the Toro SnowMaster 824 QXE 24-inch snow blower is the first tool we reach for.

The best flashlights, such as the ThruNite Archer 2A V3, offer unmatched illumination, versatility, and durability.

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.

After testing 10 soldering irons, we found that the X-Tronic 3020-XTS LED Soldering Station is the best for beginners and hobbyists.

The MegaPro 13-in-1 (or the identical Channellock 131CB) is the best screwdriver.

The Tomcat Press ‘N Set Mouse Trap is effective, inexpensive, and easier to bait, set, and empty than competitors.

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 Ryobi RY142300 2300 PSI Brushless Electric Pressure Washer is the best pressure washer we found after 70 hours of research and testing.

The Anvil Homeowner’s Tool Set from Home Depot is the best basic pre-assembled home toolkit we’ve found.

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.

A smart garage-door controller is an essential convenience—and it can do so much more than just make your garage door remote-controllable.

A smart garage-door opener controller lets you open or close your door remotely—some open it when you arrive home. The Tailwind iQ3 is our pick for most everyone.

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 don’t absolutely have to have one, but if you want to repair your bike at home, a sturdy, easy-to-use stand definitely makes it easier. After testing eight of them, we think the Feedback Sports Sport-Mechanic Work Stand is the best for most people.

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.

We like the Gorilla GLF-5X Fiberglass Hybrid Ladder for common tasks and the Werner D6228-2 28 ft Type IA Fiberglass D-Rung Extension Ladder for bigger jobs.

After three years of tests, we believe the Lezyne Classic Drive is the best floor pump for most commuters, and the Lezyne Pressure Drive is the best handheld.

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.

After more than 350 hours of research and tests of more than 250 tools, we’ve assembled the the best toolkit for your home.

Duck Max Strength is the best all-purpose duct tape.

Here’s what you should know when driving in wintry conditions, to reduce the risk of your car getting stuck, sliding off the road, or suffering other problems.

The benefits of smart-home devices don't stop at the door. We found great ones for the backyard and garage.

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.

After 21 hours of research and digging through mulch, compost, and rock-filled wasteland, we think the Bully Tools 82515 is the best all-purpose shovel.

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 (about $9).

After testing four Painter’s multitools, we believe that the Hyde 17-in-1, the most versatile, is the best for most people.