John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A full-size vacuum can zap dirt and dust off your floors, but long wires and heavy machines are not the ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. When you’re trying to clean up pesky pet hair or snack crumbs on the ...

As someone who tests and writes about home appliances for a living, I have a confession: I hate vacuuming. I can usually rely on my cheap robot vac, but a few months ago, when getting ready to sell my ...

With spring on the horizon, many people are looking to start their spring cleaning. Vacuums may shoulder the entire-household cleaning burden, but they aren’t ideal for the targeted or precision ...

While testing the most popular handheld vacuums, the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum stood out as the best budget-friendly option, delivering impressive cleaning ...

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser is the best handheld vacuum for pet hair I’ve tested because it’s actually equipped to perform its advertised function. Plenty of pet-specific vacuums, unfortunately, glide ...

The best Dyson vacuums are so elite, especially in the cordless vacuum category, that they’re almost a class of their own. That isn’t to say there aren’t excellent models from other brands like Shark ...

Ryobi is one of the most popular tool brands you'll find at Home Depot. These are products you can't find in too many other places. You can't pick up Ryobi tools at Lowe's and Walmart won't sell Ryobi ...

Nothing quite does spot cleaning like a handheld vacuum. You wouldn't want to grab the regular-size vacuum cleaner just to clean pet hair from the couch or dust off your Funko Pop collection. (Don't ...