The August Edit
Things worth buying,
properly tested.
An editorial review journal for discerning buyers. Every product in this issue has been hands-on tested for weeks, scored without mercy, and recommended only if it deserves your money.
Cover Story
12+
Products tested
4
Categories
3wks
Avg. test period
100%
Editorial independence
01
Power Tools
Tackle Heavy Timber: The 2026 65/72cc Gas Chainsaw Tested for Farm and Garden
This 24-inch gasoline chainsaw is a rugged tool built for heavy-duty woodcutting tasks on farms and in large gardens. Equipped with a reliable 2-cycle engine and a durable crankcase, it offers the raw...
$299.00$499.00
9.8
/ 10 · editor's choice
03
Workshop Essentials
Elevate Your 2026 Wardrobe with Authentic Dutch Hollandais Real Wax Cotton
$59.00
9.8 / 10
04
Workshop Essentials
Racing into Science: Why the DIY Balloon Car Racer is 2026’s Top STEM Gift
$26.90
9.6 / 10
05
Home Repair
Upgrade Your Hot Water Access: 4600W Portable Heater Review 2026
$89.00
9.2 / 10
06
Workshop Essentials
Master Sketching Faster: The Optical Clear Drawing Board Review (2026 Edition)
$22.90
9.4 / 10
07
Workshop Essentials
Add a Zesty Refresh to Your Home: The Ceramic Fruit Vase Review (2026 Edition)
$29.90
9.8 / 10
13
Hand Tools
The Ultimate 2-in-1 Laser Tape Measure for DIYers in 2026
$24.90
9.2/10
14
Power Tools
Master Complex Curves in 2026 with This Precision Profiling Milling Strip
$29.58
9.6/10
15
Home Repair
Light Up Every Corner: Testing the 2026 COB Cordless Magnetic Work Lamp
$34.90
9.4/10
16
Workshop Essentials
Turn Your Wall Into a 3D Masterpiece: The 2026 Creative Animal Block Art Review
$59.00
9.2/10
17
Power Tools
Fix Your Transmission Shifting Issues: 2026 DQ380-DQ500 Pressure Sensor Kit Review
$99.00
10.0/10
18
Workshop Essentials
Unlocking Creative Potential: The 40-Needle Knitting Machine Review for 2026
$69.00
10.0/10