Owning a basic set of tools provides freedom. Freedom to stop a leaking faucet without calling a plumber or a landlord.

It came as no surprise to us that the Power Tool category in our Tool of the Year 2024 search involved stiff competition.

While you’ll find all manner of tools at discount prices on Black Friday, some types of tools and tool brands are more ubiquitous than others. DeWalt and Milwaukee, two of the top tool brands in the ...