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Hands-on buying guides across 9 home improvement categories.
Laundry & Appliances
Washers, dryers, dishwashers, and stackable units
Vacuums & Floor Care
Cordless vacuums, robot vacuums, shop vacs, and steam mops
Outdoor Power Equipment
Pressure washers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and chainsaws
Kitchen Tools & Fixtures
Knife sets, electric kettles, faucets, and kitchen essentials
Power Tools & Workshop
Drills, saws, oscillating tools, and workshop essentials
Home Air & Filtration
Air purifiers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, and space heaters
Grooming & Personal Care
Electric toothbrushes, razors, clippers, and trimmers
Lighting & Electrical
LED shop lights, work lights, garage lighting, and electrical fixtures
Painting Supplies
Paint sprayers, rollers, brushes, drop cloths, and prep equipment
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Free Tools by Jake
Interactive calculators and estimators built by a licensed contractor. No signup, no ads.
Lumber Calculator
Studs, plates, headers, joists, sheathing, and board feet for any framing project. Wall, floor, deck, or stock-piece pricing — multi-section, openings-aware, printable shopping list.
Open tool Lawn & gardenSod Calculator
Multi-shape sod, pallet, and delivery-weight estimator. Grass-type aware (Bermuda / Fescue / Zoysia / etc.), printable shopping list, embeddable widget.
Open tool Lawn & gardenRaised Garden Bed Soil Calculator
How much soil to fill a raised bed — cubic feet, cubic yards, and how many bags of compost, topsoil, and aeration. Rectangle / round / oval, multi-bed, bags-vs-bulk, mix recipes, printable shopping list.
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Our newest product reviews and buying guides.
7 Best Washers and Dryers of 2026
Jake Morrison reviews the best washer and dryer solutions of 2026 — combos, stacked laundry centers, and all-in-ones. Includes 120V vs 240V, vented vs ventless, and GC installation guidance.
7 Best Cordless Vacuums for Pet Hair of 2026
Jake Morrison, a licensed general contractor, reviews the 7 best cordless vacuums for pet hair — from Dyson's anti-tangle V15 to budget-friendly options that handle shedding without breaking the bank.
7 Best Washer Dryer Combos of 2026
Jake Morrison, a licensed general contractor, reviews the 7 best washer dryer combos — compact, ventless all-in-one units that wash and dry in a single drum on a standard 120V outlet.
Best Dehumidifiers of 2026: Jake's Picks After 20+ Years in Basements
Jake Morrison, a licensed general contractor, reviews the 7 best dehumidifiers for basements, crawl spaces, and whole-home use — from budget smart models to contractor-grade units.
7 Best Smoke and CO Detectors of 2026
Jake Morrison, a licensed general contractor, reviews the 7 best smoke and carbon monoxide detectors of 2026 — hardwired combos, sealed-battery upgrades, and standalone CO units with installer-grade wiring and placement guidance.
7 Best Air Purifiers for Home in 2026
Jake Morrison, a licensed general contractor, reviews the 7 best air purifiers for every home — from budget-friendly HEPA filters to smart whole-home purifiers for allergies, pets, and smoke.
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Jake Morrison, Licensed General Contractor
Jake Morrison has spent 14 years in residential construction and home renovation before founding DIYRated in 2026. After helping hundreds of homeowners choose the right tools and materials for their projects, he started writing the product guides he wished existed when he was starting out. Jake tests every major product recommendation in his workshop in Indianapolis and focuses on real-world performance over spec-sheet marketing.
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