Doug Mahoney is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter covering home improvement. He spent 10 years in high-end construction as a carpenter, foreman, and supervisor. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home. He also raises sheep and has a dairy cow that he milks every morning.
Latest articles
The Best Painter’s Multitool
by Doug Mahoney
After testing four Painter’s multitools, we believe that the Hyde 17-in-1, the most versatile, is the best for most people.
The Best Hurricane Preparedness Supplies and Strategies
by Doug Mahoney and Ellen Airhart
How to plan and protect yourself in areas at risk of hurricanes.
The Best TV Wall Mount
by Doug Mahoney
If you want to hang your flat-panel TV on the wall, we recommend the Sanus VMPL50A-B1 or Sanus VLF728-B2, depending on how much motion you need in your mount.
The Best Adjustable Pliers
by Doug Mahoney
Grip and hold just about anything with a versatile tool that can last decades.
