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4.3 / 5.0 average across 6 hands-on reviews
DWDeWalt 20V MAX Drill/Driver KitCmCraftsman 230-Pc Mechanics Tool SetBoBosch GLL30 Cross-Line Laser LevelChChampion 3500W Dual Fuel GeneratorDrDremel 4300 Rotary Tool KitSJSun Joe SPX3000 Pressure WasherDWDeWalt 20V MAX Drill/Driver KitCmCraftsman 230-Pc Mechanics Tool SetBoBosch GLL30 Cross-Line Laser LevelChChampion 3500W Dual Fuel GeneratorDrDremel 4300 Rotary Tool KitSJSun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Washer
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The highest-scoring tool from our latest round of hands-on testing.

★ Top pick

DeWalt 20V MAX Drill/Driver Kit

by DeWalt (Stanley Black & Decker)

The 20V MAX drill/driver is the sensible heart of a home tool collection: enough power for decks and cabinets, light enough for ceiling work, and batteries shared across DeWalt's enormous tool family. Your first cordless tool purchase is really a platform decision - this is a safe one to make.

Handles real jobs - framing screws, deck boards, hole saws - without dramaCompact and light enough for overhead and cabinet work20V MAX batteries power hundreds of other DeWalt tools you'll add later
4.4
out of 5.0
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DeWalt 20V MAX Drill/Driver Kit review 4.4

DeWalt 20V MAX Drill/Driver Kit

DeWalt (Stanley Black & Decker)
Very Good
Power ToolsAmazon

The yellow drill that anchors a million garages - dependable power and a battery platform worth marrying.

From ~$99-169 (kit)
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Craftsman 230-Pc Mechanics Tool Set review 4.3

Craftsman 230-Pc Mechanics Tool Set

Craftsman (Stanley Black & Decker)
Very Good
Garage GearAmazon

The one box that answers 'do we have a...?' - sockets, ratchets, and wrenches for a lifetime of maybes.

From ~$99-129
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Bosch GLL30 Cross-Line Laser Level review 4.3

Bosch GLL30 Cross-Line Laser Level

Bosch
Very Good
Garage GearAmazon

Straight lines without the argument - the $60 gadget that makes shelves, frames, and tile look professional.

From ~$60-70
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Champion 3500W Dual Fuel Generator review 4.2

Champion 3500W Dual Fuel Generator

Champion Power Equipment
Very Good
Outdoor PowerAmazon

The blackout insurance policy - fridge, freezer, and sanity on either gasoline or propane.

From ~$400-500
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Dremel 4300 Rotary Tool Kit review 4.2

Dremel 4300 Rotary Tool Kit

Dremel (Bosch)
Very Good
Power ToolsAmazon

The Swiss Army knife of power tools - cutting, grinding, sanding, and polishing where nothing else fits.

From ~$99-139
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Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Washer review 4.2

Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Washer

Snow Joe / Sun Joe
Very Good
Outdoor PowerAmazon

The electric pressure washer that made driveway satisfaction affordable - light-duty king with cult status.

From ~$150
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Ease of use

How fast you get value without fighting the interface.

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Features

Depth, flexibility, and how well the core jobs are covered.

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Value

Whether the price truly matches what you get.

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Support

Docs, response times, and help when something breaks.

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