Old-school, upright vacuums left a lot to be desired, and cordless models are here to right many of those wrongs. These types of vacuums tend to be thinner, lighter and easy to maneuver around a home, ...

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If you'd rather not be tethered by a power cord while cleaning, the best cordless vacuums deliver top-tier suction power and cord-free convenience. Cordless stick vacuums are also lightweight and easy ...

Originally often bought as an extra vacuum for quick clean-ups in between full home cleans, the very best cordless vacs are now good enough at cleaning to replace your corded vacuum. Beware, though: ...

In the past decade, CR testing trends show that cordless leaf blowers have evolved from a niche product for light leaf cleanup to a viable alternative to heavy-duty gas-powered blowers. “Cordless leaf ...

Upgrading from a hammer to a nail gun is a matter of speed. The quick, forceful jolt of a cordless nail gun joins wood much faster than hitting in a nail by hand. These battery-powered tools can fire ...

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Historically, impact wrenches were predominantly pneumatic and required investing in an air compressor. But these days, improvements in battery-powered impact wrench technology makes them a viable—and ...

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Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration The best cordless vacuums offer a fast, convenient and hassle-free way to keep your home clean. Lighter and more manoeuvrable ...

While we've tested all kinds of the best vacuums, including premium splurge models that retail for nearly $2,000, we've found that a modest threshold of $200 can get you a solid and reliable vacuum.