I tested 14 top shop vacs to see how they fared with wet and dry messes, and evaluated their suction power, portability and ease of use. Three came out as the best.

The trusty wet/dry vacuum is a cornerstone of garage cleanliness. Commonly called "shop vacs" after the popular Shop-Vac brand, these handy large-capacity vacuums can suck up both dry and wet messes, ...

The best shop vacs are agile in their movement around your garage, excellent at sucking up everything from sawdust on woodworking tables to dropped nails and bolts, and adaptive enough for when nature ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may be taken aback when you realize buying a shop vacuum is much harder than one may assume. Your next-door neighbor will swear by their ...

From cordless vacs to self-emptying robot vacuums, we test them all to help you find the best fit. Here's how we do it. Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET ...