Learn how to choose a vacuum cleaner. Then check our canister and upright Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the vacuum that's right for you. Bissell Lightweight Bagless Vacuum, $25, Wal-Mart ...

Shop vacs are handy tools often used in workshops—hence their name—but they can also be used around your home. The best shop vacs have an incredibly powerful engine and can clean up both wet and dry ...

While standard household vacuums excel at most light-duty cleaning, they lack the power and durability to handle liquids or large spills. Shop vacs, also known as wet/dry vacs, use their powerful ...