Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Outdoor Power Equipment
An 18-inch brushless battery chainsaw kit with a 6Ah battery, toolless chain tensioning, and a $299 price that undercuts its closest competitor.
Outdoor Power Equipment
A 40V string trimmer, blower, and edger attachment from a major tool brand that keeps the price low without cutting power.
Outdoor Power Equipment
A compact 40V battery snow shovel that clears patios, decks, and sidewalks without the shovel twist or the hassle of hauling out a full snow blower.
Power Tools
Five upgraded benchtop machines, a cordless rear-handle circular saw, and a refreshed 20V compact tool line, all in one practical buying guide.
Power Tools
A belt and disc sander, bandsaw, drill press, 16-inch scroll saw, and benchtop grinder show how far the revived Skil brand has come.
Power Tools
From a 40V circular saw built for endurance to a vibration-dampened reciprocating saw, here is what makes these Skil cordless saws worth a closer look.
Power Tools
From Skil's PowerCore brushless kits to DeWalt's miter and table saws and Craftsman's RP+ savings, these store-shelf deals cover a wide range of DIY and contractor needs.
Tools & Workshop
A portable, battery-powered shop light that runs on both SKIL 12V and 20V batteries, with a telescoping stand, foot switch, and a few genuine design smarts.
Power Tools
The Skil Flip Drill swaps between drilling and driving with a flip of the head, and its Power Core batteries double as USB-C power banks.
Power Tools
Two new Skil brushless hammer drills put to work on cinder block, concrete, and wood. Here is where each one makes sense.
Power Tools
A 12V combo kit with a drill, impact driver, multi-tool, light, and Bluetooth speaker, plus two 2Ah batteries with built-in USB charging.
Power Tools
Skil's Power Core 20 2Ah battery packs a 100-watt USB-C port into a compact power tool battery, making it one of the more unusual hybrid power banks on the market.
Power Tools
A 20V x 2 brushless rear handle circular saw with dual batteries, built-in dust extraction, and smooth cutting that punches well above its price point.
Power Tools
Skil expands its Power Core 20 lineup with four sub-compact brushless tools, plus fast jump charging and batteries that double as power banks.
Power Tools
Two new Skil brushless kits bring USB-C charging, clutch settings, and clever attachments aimed at homeowners and DIYers who want more value per battery.
Power Tools
A dual-battery, brushless rear handle circular saw that cuts like a pro tool at $249, with an all-metal build and smart dust extraction.
Power Tools
Skil's dual-battery POWERCORE 20 circular saw promises serious cutting power, up to 600 cuts per charge, and a fast dual-port charger. We look at how it performs in real use.
Power Tools
Skil updates its PowerCore 20 platform with a USB-C battery that charges at up to 100W, and launches the pivoting Twist 2.0 screwdriver for everyday fastening tasks.
Power Tools
A budget-friendly 20V brushless 7-1/4 inch circular saw with track compatibility, strong dust extraction, and a few trade-offs worth knowing about.
Power Tools
A pure sine wave inverter that rides on SKIL's 40V battery platform, with USB-A and USB-C output, a built-in lantern, and enough capacity for small appliances.
Power Tools
A brushless blade-right circular saw that cuts smoothly, weighs little, and comes with a 5-year warranty, with a few trade-offs to weigh first.
Power Tools
A one-inch-shorter 12V brushless impact driver with a bright Halo light, three-speed control, control mode, and a clever jump charger ecosystem.
Power Tools
A cordless brad nailer that promises up to 1,000 nails per charge, brushless power, and pro-summer value without breaking the bank.
Power Tools
A 27.5-inch track guide and a 20V circular saw kit that together deliver straight, accurate cuts for a fraction of the cost of a dedicated track saw.
Power Tools
A compact 4V cordless screwdriver with pivoting head, three torque modes, and USB-C charging at a friendly price.
Tools
A hands-on look at Slice's ceramic blade tools, from utility knife to package opener, box cutter, scissors, and scraper, and why their intentionally 'less sharp' edge works so well.
Power Tools
Should you buy one high-capacity pack or two smaller batteries? A practical comparison of DeWalt 20V PowerStack and Makita 18V LXT battery options.
Hand Tools
The Smart Square rethinks the century-old speed square with an adjustable fence, dual marking scales, a unique quarter-circle level vial, and a jig system for repeatable angle cuts.
Tools
From pocket bit drivers and pinless swivels to a pocketable power screwdriver, these compact tools punch well above their size.
Outdoor Living
A fully powered pergola with motorized shades and blinds that close on their own when the sun comes out, plus storm-worthy aluminum construction.