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Home DIY Online Editorial Team

The Home DIY Online editorial team researches tools and home projects from manufacturer instructions, safety agencies and published standards, and updates guides when the facts change.

Home DIY Online is written and maintained by a small editorial team. We don’t claim hands-on testing we haven’t done: product facts come from manufacturers’ published specifications and manuals, safety guidance from agencies such as CPSC, OSHA and ESFI, and electrical rules from the National Electrical Code as adopted locally. Every guide lists its sources, and we correct errors when we find them.

Articles by Home DIY Online Editorial Team

Power Tools

Power Tools for Beginners: What to Learn First

A beginner's learning order for power tools: drill/driver, circular saw, sander. Skills, settings and safety steps taken from maker manuals and CPSC.
January 27, 2025
Power Tools

Essential Power Tools Every DIYer Should Own

Which essential power tools to buy first, what each one does, and how to choose, power, store and use them safely, with links to every guide.
January 24, 2025
Power Tools

Power Tools for Outdoor DIY Projects: Decks, Patios and More

The power tools a deck or paver patio needs, with fastener rules from the AWC deck guide, paver base steps from Belgard and outdoor electrical safety tips.
January 23, 2025
Outdoors

Grilling Tool Sets Compared: Five Sets, Specs From the Makers

Compare five grilling tool sets from Weber, Cuisinart, Grillaholics, All-Clad and OXO by maker specs, plus what to check before you buy.
January 21, 2025
Lighting

How to Choose LED Shop Lights for a Garage or Workshop

How to choose LED shop lights: lumens for the task, 4000K-5000K color, CRI, linkable vs plug-in vs hard-wired, mounting and safe daisy-chaining.
January 21, 2025
Power Tools

Entry-Level Cordless Drill Kits Compared: Specs

Five entry-level cordless drill kits compared on voltage, chuck, speed, torque and warranty from manufacturer spec pages, plus how to choose one.
January 21, 2025
Electrical

5 Essential Surge Protectors That Actually Protect Your Electronics

Five plug-in surge protectors compared on joules, UL 1449 let-through ratings, outlets and data-line protection, with specs from the manufacturer.
January 20, 2025
Outdoors

Pressure Washers Compared: Five Models and Their Maker Specs

Compare five pressure washers from Snapper, Simpson, Ryobi, Westinghouse and Sun Joe by maker specs, with injury and recall safety you need.
January 20, 2025
Storage

New Home Storage Products: Product Types Worth Knowing About

A manufacturer-sourced look at new types of home storage products, from drawer racks to tote racks and high-rated rails, and how to judge any launch.
January 19, 2025
Hand Tools

How to Use Wrenches Correctly: Technique and Tips

How to use wrenches safely: pick the right size and type, pull instead of push, free stuck bolts, avoid rounding fasteners and tighten to spec.
January 17, 2025