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Job by job, the tool we recommend and why. Every entry comes from a comparison published on the site: the orange button leads to the product, the light one to the full guide with sourced specs.

🗓️ Ratings and review counts were checked on Amazon.com on the date shown in each guide. They change, so treat them as a ballpark figure. Prices move too fast to print here: each button opens the current price.

🪚 Cutting & Sawing · Straight cuts, curves, miters and demolition: the saw that fits the job.

What’s the best circular saw?

DEWALT DWE575SB

Rated 4.8/5 on Amazon (5,213 reviews)

If you buy one circular saw, this is the one that covers everything.

What’s the best jigsaw?

BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C

Rated 4.7/5 on Amazon (11,147 reviews)

For curves and cutouts at home, this is the jigsaw to get.

Circular saw vs jigsaw: which one do you need?

SKIL 5280-01

Rated 4.6/5 on Amazon (14,223 reviews)

The circular saw for straight cuts: the right first buy.

What’s the best sliding miter saw?

SKIL MS6305-00 10" dual bevel

Rated 4.6/5 on Amazon (2,270 reviews)

The sliding miter saw to buy for baseboard, trim and deck boards.

What’s the best cordless reciprocating saw?

DEWALT 20V MAX DCS380B (tool only)

Rated 4.7/5 on Amazon (8,596 reviews)

For pruning, breaking down pallets and cutting pipe without paying for a pro saw.

🔩 Drilling & Driving · Drills, impact drivers, rotary hammers and the right bit for every screw.

What’s the best cordless drill?

Black+Decker 20V MAX BDC120VA100

Rated 4.6/5 on Amazon (5,649 reviews)

For drilling and driving at home, this is the one to get.

Impact driver vs drill: which one do you need?

DeWalt 20V MAX DCK240C2 (drill + impact driver)

Rated 4.7/5 on Amazon (61,268 reviews)

Your first drill, with a free impact driver at today’s price.

Hammer drill vs rotary hammer: what’s the difference?

ENEACRO ENRH3201

Rated 4.6/5 on Amazon (3,533 reviews)

To drill concrete regularly, the most impact energy per dollar.

What’s the best SDS-plus rotary hammer?

ENEACRO ENRH3201

Rated 4.6/5 on Amazon (3,533 reviews)

To drill concrete at home without a fight, this is the rotary hammer to get.

Phillips vs Pozidriv vs Torx: which bit fits your screw?

Bosch "Pro" 32-piece bit set

Rated 4.7/5 on Amazon (24,814 reviews)

To drive furniture and shelf screws without stripping them, this is the set to own.

How do you drill through tile without cracking it?

Bosch GT2000 4-pc Glass & Tile Bit Set

Rated 4.3/5 on Amazon (4,969 reviews)

To drill ceramic wall tile or glazed floor tile without cracking it, this is the bit set to get.

🪵 Sanding & Finishing · Which sander, which grit, and in what order.

Orbital vs random orbit sander: which one should you buy?

DeWalt DWE6423K

Rated 4.8/5 on Amazon (4,357 reviews)

One sander for everything: a corded random orbit kit, ready to plug in.

Which sandpaper grit should you use?

POTUINOM 165-disc assortment, 5-inch 8-hole (40 to 600 grit)

Rated 4.7/5 on Amazon (2,726 reviews)

For a random orbit sander, this assortment covers everything from stripping to the final pass.

🧰 Shop Equipment · The gear that keeps a garage shop clean and the deals worth waiting for.

What’s the best shop vac?

Craftsman CMXEVBE17590 (9 gal)

Rated 4.5/5 on Amazon (4,877 reviews)

For sawdust, sanding dust and the occasional spill, this is the shop vac to get.

Which Black Friday 2026 power tool deals are worth it?

DeWalt DCK240C2 kit (drill + impact driver, 2 batteries + charger)

Rated 4.7/5 on Amazon (61,268 reviews)

To give or to gear up: a drill and an impact driver with two batteries and a charger, already 46% off.

How this page is made

A recommendation only lands here after a comparison. Specs come from manufacturer pages and Amazon.com listings checked on the date shown, never from a test we didn’t run: we don’t test these tools ourselves, and we don’t pretend to. When a manufacturer figure is doubtful or contradictory, we say so in the guide instead of guessing. And we always show the number of reviews next to the rating: a 4.6/5 from 57 reviews isn’t worth a 4.3/5 from 6,500. More on our About page.