More from Tony Carrick (Page 4)

The Best Generator Covers, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

Safety & Security

The Best Padlocks, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

The Best Gutter Guards for Pine Needles, Tested

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick

We Tested the Best Smoke Detectors—Here Are the Top Picks for Your Home

By Tony Carrick, Katie Barton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Adjustable Wrenches, Tested by Our Experts

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The 22 Best Smart Home Gifts That Anyone Will Actually Use in 2025

By Tony Carrick

We Researched Dozens of Sandblasters, and Our Top Pick Works on Numerous Surfaces

By Tony Carrick

Crescent Adjustable Wrench Review: A Reliable Workshop Essential

By Tony Carrick

Tools & Materials

The Best Portable Workbench is a DIYer’s Dream Workshop Addition

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Cut to the Chase: A Review of the Best Router Tables

By Tony Carrick

The Best Squirrel Traps for Effective and Humane Pest Control

By Tony Carrick

How to Board Up Your Home’s Windows Before a Hurricane

By Tony Carrick

Plumbing Supplies

The Best Sump Pumps for Crawl Spaces and Basements

By Mike Larson, Tony Carrick

15 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Tony Carrick, Updated by Daryna Tobey

How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower

By Bob Beacham, Updated by Tony Carrick

How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

We Spent 15 Hours Testing The Best Outdoor Power Strips—These Are Our Top Picks for Holiday Light Displays and More

By Tony Carrick

8 Rules I Always Follow When Using My Leaf Blower

By Tony Carrick

Tools & Materials

After 5 Hours of Hands-On Testing, These Are Our Favorite Grout Removal Tools for DIY Renovations

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

15 Tried-and-True Demolition Tools Every DIY Remodeler Should Own

By Tony Carrick

Plumbing Supplies

The Best Water Softener Salts for Better Water and Longer-Lasting Appliances

By Tony Carrick

25 Easy Home Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone Else to Make

By Tony Carrick, BobVila.com Staff

Tools & Materials

We Tested Framing Tool Belts for Quality, Comfort, and Efficiency–Our Favorite is Near Perfect

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

After Extensive Research, These Are Our Best Automatic Gate Openers for Driveway Security of 2026

By Tony Carrick

The 6 Best Wasp Sprays for Safe and Quick Wasp Nest Control

By Tony Carrick

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Dethatching Rakes for a Healthy Lawn, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Tech & Electronics

Our Favorite Garage Door Opener is Feature-Packed and Surprisingly Affordable

By Tony Carrick

Lighting & Electrical

The Best Light Bulbs for All Your Home’s Lighting Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

Spin Smarter, Not Harder: Our Favorite Smart Ceiling Fans

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick

Paints & Finishes

Should I Paint My Walls and Trim the Same Color?

By Tony Carrick

We Tested 7 Popular LED Light Bulbs—This is the Best One for Everyday Use

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Kat Hodgins

How to Get Rid of Wasps With Vinegar

By Tony Carrick

Painting & Finishing

The Best Paint Rollers and Covers, Tested and Reviewed

By Debbie Wolfe, Michelle Ullman, Tony Carrick

Home Technology

How AI-Equipped Appliances Can Make You a Better Homeowner

By Tony Carrick

Presented By LG Electronics

The 25 Best Gifts for a DeWalt Diehard

By Bob Beacham, Tony Carrick

Lawn, Garden & Pool

After Rigorous Hands-On Testing, These Are Our Best Lawn Dethatchers of 2026

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

We Put the Best Finish Nailers Through Hands-On Testing—Here Are Our 8 Top Picks

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

Walls & Ceilings

How to Cut Drywall: 2 Easy DIY Methods Every Homeowner Should Know

By Tony Carrick

I Painted My Hallway In Less Time Without a Paint Tray or Sprayer

By Tony Carrick

Appliances & Cookware

We Researched 30 Marble Sealers—Our Top Pick is Long-Lasting and Easy to Apply

By Tony Carrick

We Tested the Top Wasp Traps—Here’s What’s Worth Buying

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin

We Tested 7 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

Tools & Materials

We Drilled More Than 100 Holes to Find the Best Drill Bits for Tile

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

Tools & Materials

We Researched The Best Spackle, and Our Top Pick is Best for Both Pros and DIYers

By Tony Carrick

We Put 10 Oscillating Fans Through 7 Tests Over 2 Months to Find the Best Ones

By Michelle Larson, Tony Carrick

Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested the Best Bug Zappers for Indoor and Outdoor Insect Control

By Tony Carrick, Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

The Best Outdoor Faucet is Easy to Install—and It Prevents Hose Kinks

By Tony Carrick

We Reviewed Dozens of Rat Traps to Find the Best for Fast, Mess-Free Results

By Tony Carrick

Painting & Finishing

How to Refinish Wood Furniture, According to a Seasoned Woodworker

By Tony Carrick

Pool Maintenance

Don’t Let Your Pool Cover Sink—These Pumps Are Lifesavers

By Paul Rankin, Tony Carrick

How to Fix Scratches on Wood Floors

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick

How to Clean Bamboo Floors

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

Painting & Finishing

Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

Walls & Ceilings

5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

By Kit Stansley, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

The Best Air Impact Wrenches—Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

Appliances & Cookware

Temperature Check: The Best Infrared Thermometers, According to Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Best Moving Container Companies of 2026

By Tony Carrick, Jeff Keleher

4 Easy Places You Can Add More Insulation This Summer—Without Tearing Out a Wall

By Tony Carrick

How to Tell if You Have Hard Water

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Outdoor Furniture

How To Keep Outdoor Wood Beautiful Year-Round: Best Sealers for the Job

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

We Tightened Nearly 100 Bolts to Find the Top Ratcheting Wrench Sets

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

15 Annoying Problems Hard Water Can Cause Around the Home

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Tony Carrick

10 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Tony Carrick

This Inexpensive Upgrade Keeps Bugs Out of Your Garage Year-Round

By Tony Carrick

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