Buying guides, settled by the tests
Short, honest reads that turn real head-to-head tests into a buying decision. Every guide credits the creator who ran the testing and links straight to the full video.
Adhesives, Glue & Tape
Best Epoxy? 12 Putties Tested to Failure
Project Farm tested twelve epoxy putty brands, from cheap JB Weld to a $32 POR-15, for pipe repair and pull strength. Here is which one came out on top for the price.
July 10, 2026
Adhesives, Glue & Tape
Best Duct Tape? 9 Rolls Tested to Breaking
Project Farm tested nine duct tape brands for tensile strength, pipe-wrap strength, and a year of weather exposure. Here is which one the tester called his overall favorite.
July 9, 2026
Blades, Bits & Abrasives
Best Drill Bits? 14 Brands Tested on Steel
Project Farm tested 14 drill bit brands, from an $11 DeWalt set to a $200 Viking set, on mild steel and spring steel. Here is which one actually cut fastest and lasted longest.
July 7, 2026
Adhesives, Glue & Tape
Best Super Glue? 6 Cyanoacrylate Brands Tested to Failure
Project Farm tested six super glue brands for steel bond strength and plastic bonding. Here is which one Loctite beat by a wide margin, and where the rest landed.
July 6, 2026
Jump Starters & Car Power
Jumper Cables or Jump Starter? What the Testing Actually Shows
No dedicated jumper cable brand test exists yet in our corpus. Here is what happened when a bare set of jumper cables was tested against real jump starters, and how to buy smart.
July 4, 2026
Engine Oil & Fluids
Best Diesel Engine Oil? 6 Brands Tested Head to Head
Project Farm bench-tested six diesel motor oils from $14 to $58 a gallon for cold flow, wear protection, and heat resistance. Here is what the price actually bought.
July 3, 2026
Flashlights & Lighting
Olight vs Streamlight: 19 Flashlights Tested
Project Farm bench-tested 19 flashlights, including Olight and Streamlight, for brightness, throw, and runtime. Here is which one earned the best average finish.
July 1, 2026
Jump Starters & Car Power
Best Car Battery Charger: 13 Tested and Ranked
Project Farm tested 13 car battery chargers on a completely dead battery, from a 10 dollar trickle charger to a 90 dollar CTEK. Here is which one actually earned the win.
June 30, 2026
Gadgets & Tech
Best Digital Multimeter? What Electrical Tool Testing Shows
No dedicated multimeter brand test exists yet in our corpus. Here is what a 14-tester electrical diagnostic tool comparison reveals, and rules that apply to buying a multimeter honestly.
June 28, 2026
Hand Tools
Best Torque Wrench? 12 Tested for Accuracy
Project Farm tested 12 torque wrenches, from a $78 budget pick to a $790 Snap-on, for accuracy before and after 1,000 use cycles. Here is which one didn't make mistakes.
June 27, 2026
Power Tools
Best Air Compressor: 13 Picks Pressure Tested
Project Farm tested 13 air compressors for noise, fill time, and real CFM output. Here is which brand ran circles around the field, and which one is the smart value buy.
June 25, 2026
Engine Oil & Fluids
Best Oil Filter? What the Oil Testing Actually Reveals
No brand-versus-brand oil filter test exists yet in this test corpus. Here is what a real oil filter debris inspection found, and how to buy a filter using rules the data supports.
June 24, 2026
Auto Parts & Repair
Bosch ICON vs Rain-X: 8 Wiper Blades Tested After a Year
Project Farm aged eight wiper blades a full year, then tested Bosch ICON against Rain-X in heavy rain. Here is which one the tester called the real standout.
June 22, 2026
Auto Parts & Repair
Best Windshield Wipers: 8 Blades Tested Head to Head
Project Farm tested eight windshield wiper blades, including Bosch, Rain-X, and Michelin, in heavy rain and after a year of UV exposure. Here is which one actually held up.
June 21, 2026
Jump Starters & Car Power
Best Portable Jump Starter: 13 Tested for Real
Project Farm ran 13 portable jump starters through V6, V8, and diesel cold starts, plus a bench cranking test. Here is which brand actually earned the win, and which one melted a cable.
June 19, 2026
Gadgets & Tech
Best Dash Cam Brand? 11 Models Tested for Readability
Project Farm tested 11 dash cams, including Viofo and Red Tiger, for license plate and road sign readability. Here is which brand actually ran circles around the rest.
June 18, 2026
Jump Starters & Car Power
AutoZone vs EverStart: 6 Car Batteries Actually Tested
Project Farm bench-tested six car batteries including AutoZone's Duralast and Walmart's EverStart. Here is what the cold cranking numbers showed, and where Costco's Interstate fits in.
June 16, 2026
Engine Oil & Fluids
Best Full Synthetic Oil? 6 OEM Brands Tested Head to Head
Project Farm bench-tested six full synthetic OEM motor oils, Motorcraft, Mopar, ACDelco, Honda, Toyota, and Mobil 1, for cold flow, evaporation, and wear protection. Here is what actually won.
June 15, 2026
Jump Starters & Car Power
Best Car Battery: 6 Brands Tested Head to Head
Project Farm bench-tested six popular car batteries for cranking amps, cold-weather output, and recharge speed. Here is which brand actually earned the money, and which one you can skip.
June 13, 2026
Flashlights & Lighting
Best Flashlight? 18 Brands Bench-Tested for Real Lumens
Project Farm bench-tested 18 flashlights for brightness, throw, run time, and battery life. Here is which brand actually earned the top spot, and which one is the best value.
June 12, 2026