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Cordless drills are essential for any respectable home workshop, but that doesn’t mean you need to overspend on a drill designed for pros. There are plenty of quality cordless drills under $100 that will handle a DIYer’s demands. 


Having completed dozens of projects on various homes throughout the years, I’m very familiar with how to use a drill and what specs one needs to pay attention to when shopping for one of these power tools. I used my own experience, along with hours of research, to s...

When you purchase a Cove home security system, you’ll begin with the control panel and then build around it with a selection of equipment that includes window and door sensors, an indoor camera and an outdoor camera, two different kinds of doorbell cameras, a motion detector, and a glass break detector. There’s also a flood sensor and a smoke/carbon monoxide detector along with some less common equipment, including a security remote keyfob and a panic medical button.

There’s a reason so many DIYers have a Ryobi drill or two in their arsenal of power tools. An in-house brand of The Home Depot, Ryobi offers a great mix of performance and affordability that makes them a popular choice for weekend warriors. We recently tested 10 of the best Ryobi cordless tools, including cordless drills, brushless impact drivers, and heavy-duty hammer drills. We found that our favorite of the bunch, the Ryobi ONE+ 18V ½-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, offers great speed and tor...

Dual coffee makers, also known as two-in-one or two-way coffee makers, typically produce full carafes of coffee along with single servings of drip coffee, instant coffee, espresso, and tea. They’re a great solution for households with a variety of coffee preferences.


While choosing the best dual coffee maker might seem like a simple decision, there are actually a number of considerations to weigh. We’ve tested some of the top dual coffee makers on the market and reviewed them here so you can...

Home thermostats have come a long way from those early models with manual temperature dials that may or may not accurately reflect a room’s actual temperature. Today’s home thermostats are highly efficient. Many are programmable. Some even connect with smart-home systems for remote control via a smartphone app.


We decided to test a variety of home thermostats to see which ones were a step above the rest. Keep reading to discover why these models are among the best home thermostats on the mark...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›Pewter is used in everything from jewelry to kitchen utensils to the classic tankard. This metal remains popular with artisans and craftspeople because its malleability makes it easy to work. Since it won’t rust like iron or tarnish like silver, pewter is an excellent low-maintenance alternative to iron or silver.


All that said, pewter still needs cleaning and polishing from time to...

When a disaster strikes and the grid goes down, you don’t have to be left in the cold and dark watching the food in your fridge go to waste. A home generator can keep the lights on, your heater (or AC) going, and your fridge cooling. With advancements in battery and dual fuel technology, you have more options than ever when it comes to buying one. Home generators include gas powered portable models for keeping the essentials up and running, futuristic looking power stations that operate in near...

Rising energy costs may have you thinking of going solar, but are solar panels worth it? Home solar panels can save you hundreds of dollars annually on your electric bill. And with new federal tax rebates that allow you to save 30% on the cost of a solar panel system, it seems there’s no better time to take advantage of solar.



Still, solar panels cost thousands of dollars, and their savings depend on the weather, which seems more unpredictable than ever. Given these pros a...

When bad weather strikes and the lights go out, you can fire up a gas generator or turn to something quieter and cleaner like the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 to keep your lights on and fridge running. The latest release in EcoFlow’s line of portable power stations, the futuristic looking EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, is one of the highest capacity portable power stations we’ve seen.

When bad weather strikes and the lights go out, you can fire up a gas generator or turn to something quieter and cleaner like the...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›As far as smart locks go, Schlage’s Encode is certainly one of the most imposing, boasting the highest American National Standards Institute (ANSI) security rating, classy looks, and a bevy of automation features. However, the Encode is also one of the priciest smart locks on the market, which begs the question: Is it worth it? During our testing of the best door locks, we tested the E...

The EcoFLow River 3 offers plenty of power in a compact form. It has a 245Wh capacity with a max sustained output of up to 300 watts and an X-boost that allows it to deliver up to 600 watts of surge power. This means you can use it to charge devices, power a PC, keep lights on and even watch TV. Despite all of that, it’s compact and weighs under 8 lbs, making it easy to tote to wherever you need it. It comes equipped with one DC output, two USB-A and one USB-C outputs, one three prong AC plug an...

The best radar detector is an absolute necessity for leadfoots who hate seeing those flashing red lights in their rearview mirror but simply can't rein in their need for speed. A good radar detector has the ability to detect the common X, K, and Ka radar bands law enforcement uses to catch speeders. The best ones can even locate cutting-edge MultaRadar detectors. Many radar detectors are also invisible to technologies police use to identify cars using radar detectors.

In addition to detecting r...