Tools

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been replaced by another product.

Review The Husqvarna 240 is one of the best chainsaws we tested from the brand.

Review The Echo CS-310-14 is a powerful standard gas-powered chainsaw that can muscle through most jobs, but might be a bit much for most home users.

Craftsman has earned a name in the power tool industry for making affordable, reliable and quality products. And the Craftsman 34120 electric chainsaw fits that bill perfectly. You can start using it within minutes of getting it out of the box.

Big jobs require big chainsaws and the Poulan Pro PP4218A is well equipped for that. It has the most powerful engine of all the models we tested, has a lengthy guide bar and comes with more included accessories than any other model we purchased for testing.

REVIEW The Kobalt KSC 120-07 is a lightweight chainsaw that is easy to maneuver and maintain. Perfect for all your pruning needs.

Review While the Homelite UT43122B isn't one of the best chainsaws for thick lumber and large tasks, it's useful around household yards.

Review The WORX WG303.1 is an alternative to the highly-powered gas models which aren’t the best fit for everyone.

The Black & Decker LCS1020 isn't the strongest chainsaw we've tested, but it's affordable and easy to use.

Review If you want a powerful chainsaw, the small Stihl MS170 is a good choice, with a range of handy uses.

The Craftsman 48250 2-beam Self-Leveling Laser Level is a powerful laser level that projects a beam up to 100 feet – the longest we saw when we reviewed the best laser line levels.

The DeWALT DW08802CG is a laser line level that features excellent leveling capabilities, various projection features and a durable design.

The Hitachi DS18DSAL is a solid cordless drill. It reaches a high maximum speed of 1,800 RPMs and also has a lot of turning force. This drill provides all the functionality you need for most jobs.

The Ryobi P1811 has a number of convenient features and a comfortable design.

The Porter-Cable PCCK600LB is a reliable cordless drill that received high scores from our testers for overall user experience.

The Bosch DDS182 is a reliable cordless drill with a nice design and the strength to handle many common jobs around the house. It also has a longer battery life than most drills we tested. In addition, the design is well balanced and ergonomically sound.

The Rockwell RK2852K2 is a reliable power tool with great design elements and a lot of power.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.