Home Improvement Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

Best Bathroom Vanities with Double Sinks [cy]: 12 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Bathroom Vanities with Double Sinks (January 2026) Tested

Furniture

I spent 15 years remodeling bathrooms and watched countless couples argue over sink time during morning rush hour. The best bathroom vanities with double sinks eliminate these conflicts while adding…

Best Garbage Disposals for Kitchens [cy]: 8 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Garbage Disposals for Kitchens (January 2026) Tested

Appliances

I’ve spent 15 years testing kitchen appliances and installed over 50 garbage disposals in my own homes and rental properties. The InSinkErator Evolution 0.75HP is the best garbage disposal for…

Best Portable Table Saws [cy]: 12 Models Tested and Compared - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Portable Table Saws (January 2026) Tested & Compared

Buying Guides

I spent three months testing portable table saws across multiple job sites, cutting everything from framing lumber to hardwood cabinet parts. After ripping dozens of sheets of plywood and making…

Best Workbenches for Woodworking [cy]: Expert Reviews & Guide - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Workbenches for Woodworking (January 2026) Expert Guide

Buying Guides

After spending six months testing workbenches in my garage workshop, interviewing local woodworkers, and analyzing over 45,000 customer reviews, I’ve discovered that the WORX Pegasus is the best workbench for…

Best Dust Collectors for Workshops [cy] - ofzenandcomputing

9 Best Dust Collectors for Workshops (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

After testing dust collection systems in my 400-square-foot workshop for the past three years, I’ve learned that fine wood dust is the silent enemy of every woodworker. The particles you…

Best Pole Saws for Tall Trees [cy]: 14 Models Tested for High Reach - ofzenandcomputing

14 Best Pole Saws for Tall Trees (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

Standing in your yard looking up at 20-foot branches you need to trim is frustrating without the right equipment. Ladders are dangerous and tree services charge hundreds for simple pruning…

Best Hedge Trimmers for Thick Branches [cy]: 10 Powerful Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Hedge Trimmers for Thick Branches (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

After watching my neighbor struggle for three hours with a basic hedge trimmer that kept jamming on every branch thicker than a pencil, I realized how important the right tool…

Best Brush Cutters for Overgrown Areas (2025) - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Brush Cutters for Overgrown Areas (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

I spent 15 years battling an overgrown 3-acre property that had been neglected for a decade before I bought it. During that time, I tested dozens of tools trying to…

Best Pergolas for Backyard Shade: 12 Models Tested for Shade Effectiveness - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Pergolas for Backyard Shade (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

After testing various backyard shade solutions over the past three years, I’ve learned that choosing the right pergola requires honest expectations about shade effectiveness. Many homeowners (myself included) initially believe…

Best Underground Sprinkler Systems [cy]: 10 DIY Kits Tested & Compared - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Underground Sprinkler Systems (January 2026) Tested & Compared

Buying Guides

Dragging hoses across the yard every weekend gets old fast. I spent three summers moving sprinklers around, forgetting to water, and watching my lawn turn brown during July heat waves…

Best Rain Barrels for Water Conservation [cy] - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Rain Barrels for Water Conservation (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

I spent three months testing rain barrels in my backyard, collecting over 1,500 gallons of water that would have otherwise flowed into storm drains. The results surprised me. My garden…

Best Drip Irrigation Kits for Gardens: Expert Reviews & Comparisons - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Drip Irrigation Kits for Gardens (January 2026) Tested

Home Improvement

I spent three months testing 12 different drip irrigation kits in my vegetable garden, measuring water usage, tracking installation time, and monitoring plant health. After setting up each system, running…

Best Cordless Drill Deals [cy]: 12 Genuine Discounts Analyzed - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Cordless Drill Deals (January 2026) Tested

Power Tools

I’ve spent the last 15 years hunting tool deals, tracking pricing across Home Depot, Lowe’s, Harbor Freight, and Amazon. After analyzing over 50 current cordless drill deals in [2026], the…

Best Orbital Sander Deals: Expert Reviews of 12 Top Models - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Orbital Sander Deals (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

I’ve spent countless hours sanding everything from rough cedar furniture to hardwood floors, and finding the right orbital sander at the right price makes all the difference. After researching current…

Best DeWalt Tool Deals: 15 Models Tested - ofzenandcomputing

15 Best DeWalt Tool Deals (January 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

I have spent the last 15 years tracking tool prices across Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Amazon. I have seen DeWalt deals range from legitimate 50% off to fake “sales” that…

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