Carpet Cleaner vs Steam Cleaner: Which Machine Wins the Prize?

The mystery stain from last month’s party still haunts your living room. You’ve decided it’s time for action, and two machines offer possible redemption: a carpet cleaner and a steam cleaner. They look similar and cost about the same, but they work...

DIY vs Professional Tools: Do You Need the Upgrade?

You’re in a hardware store, staring at two drills. One is a budget-friendly model for $60; the other is a heavy-duty, professional-grade beast for $300. Both spin a screw, but is the professional model really five times better? This guide will break down the...

20 Best Residential Uses for a Power Washer Rental

Today, you rented a power washer to bathe the dog, scrub the dishes, and brush your teeth. Actually, no. These are some of the worst applications for a power washer. There are many, many better ones, which we’ll outline below. Power washers transform tedious...

Measuring Tools 101: Levels, Tape Measures & Squares for DIYers

Imagine the Egyptian pyramids built without planning and measurements. You can’t, because there would be no standing pyramids today, just piles of rubble. Careful measurements were the key to the ancient Egypytians’ success. Many of the measuring tools...

Impact Driver vs. Hammer Drill: Which Tool Do You Need?

An impact driver and a hammer drill look like close cousins. Both are compact, equipped with a pistol grip, and have rotating chucks. Both are loud enough to wake the neighbors. But they couldn’t be more different. One specializes in brute-force persuasion —...