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A retractable steel tape measure extended across a wooden board

5 tested8 min

How to Use a Tape Measure Like a Pro (2026)

Read the markings, master the loose hook, and burn an inch like a carpenter — then see the five tape measures we'd actually buy, led by the Stanley FatMax 25 ft.

Cheryl ThompsonMarch 5, 2022

A cordless drill/driver resting on a workbench next to a set of bits

Power Tools

5 tested8 min

The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Cordless Drill: Best Picks for 2026

A cordless drill is the one power tool that changes how you do everything around the house. Here are the five drill/driver kits we recommend for 2026 — plus a plain-English guide to voltage, brushed vs brushless, chuck size and clutch.

Cheryl ThompsonMarch 3, 2022

A tile cutter and ceramic tiles laid out on a workbench

Power Tools

5 tested7 min

The 5 Best DIY Tile Cutters for Your Home (2026)

A wet saw or a manual score-and-snap cutter? Here are the five tile-cutting tools we recommend for DIY tile jobs — two electric wet saws for porcelain and notches, three manual rail cutters for fast, cheap straight cuts — plus how to pick the right one.

Cheryl ThompsonFebruary 27, 2022

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