Tools, tested.
Honest tool reviews for weekend DIYers who want to buy right the first time.
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Holiday · Guide 50Tool Gifts by Budget
Tool gifts sorted by price: under $25, under $50, and under $100.
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Holiday · Guide 51Permanent Christmas Lights
Permanent roofline light kits from Govee, eufy, Enbrighten and more, compared on length, brightness and app control.
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Holiday · Guide 52Stocking Stuffers for DIYers
Fifteen small tools and shop staples under $30 that fit in a stocking.
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Deals · Updated October 2026Black Friday Tool Deals 2026
Early Black Friday prices on combo kits, batteries, a leaf blower, a mower, and robot vacuums. Every price checked on the retailer's own page.
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10 guidesSaws
Every way to cut wood, metal and everything in between.
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6 guidesMowers
Walk-behinds, riders and robots for every size yard — plus the gear that keeps blades sharp.
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4 guidesDrills & Drivers
Drilling, driving and hammering — pick the right one for the job.
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3 guidesNailers
Brad, finish and framing nailers — cordless and pneumatic.
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3 guidesSanders & Grinders
Smoothers and shapers: belt sanders, angle grinders and the orbital workhorse.
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5 guidesSmart Home
Lights, switches and hubs that make the house a little smarter.
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4 guidesLawn & Garden
Watering gear for lawns and beds.
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4 guidesOutdoor Power
Trimmers, saws and washers for the yard and driveway.
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4 guidesWorkshop
The support crew: multi-tools, shop vacs and sawhorses.
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4 guidesMore Guides
The rest of the workshop.
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About me
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