The Weekend Workshop
Tools, tested.
Honest tool reviews for weekend DIYers who want to buy right the first time.
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Tool Roundups
Start with the job in front of you. Each guide ranks ten solid options and points out where every pick fits.
Best Table Saws
Ten jobsite and shop saws ranked for straight cuts, solid fences and real-world garage space.
Open the roundup → Guide 02 · Read nowBest Wood Routers
Compact, plunge and full-size routers sorted by the jobs they handle best.
Open the roundup → Guide 03 · Read nowBest Orbital Sanders
Five- and six-inch sanders compared for control, dust pickup and finish quality.
Open the roundup → Guide 04 · Read nowBest Leaf Blowers
Handheld picks for quick cleanups, wet leaves and everything in between.
Open the roundup → Guide 06 · Read nowBest Robot Vacuums
Robot vacuums compared for pickup, navigation and hands-off floor care.
Open the roundup → Guide 05 · Read nowBest Electric Lawn Mowers
Battery mowers for small yards, big lawns and less time wrestling with gas.
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Built on weekends
I’m Matt—a dad of two with a weekday job and a weekend habit of taking on one more house project than I probably have time for.
I learned DIY by trial and error: measure, cut, realize what I missed, then make the second try look a whole lot better. Along the way, I’ve figured out which tools earn their spot in the garage and which ones mostly teach you to read the fine print.
I’m always hunting for a solid tool deal, but I got tired of reviews that read like ads. The Weekend Workshop is where I share the kind of honest advice I want before spending my own money—what works, what’s overkill, and what might save a Saturday from turning into next Saturday.
— Matt