Hand soap dispensers are a must-have in your bathroom or kitchen to keep your hands clean after using the restroom, washing dishes, or cleaning up. Although you can purchase one-time-use hand soaps at the store, it’s often more affordable to buy larger soap refills to refill the soap dispensers in your home. A reusable hand… Read More
With summer on the way, being able to get hold of fresh, cold ice is a necessity. If you’re tired of having to continuously buy 10-pound bags of ice from the 7-11 or refill your ice trays daily, it might be time to invest in a portable ice maker. Unlike under-counter ice makers, which need… Read More
A charcoal grill is a grill that cooks food using charcoal instead of electricity or gas. Charcoal grills are simple, practical, affordable, and easy to use. They are also great for achieving a smoky flavor in your cooking. We researched dozens of charcoal grills to identify the best of the best, based on factors including… Read More
The best hedge trimmers have long blade arms that shear through branches with ease and they are lightweight so that you can comfortably maneuver them for long periods of garden work. While there are several different varieties of hedge trimmers to choose from, such as battery-powered, gas-powered, and corded hedge trimmers, they all were designed… Read More
If you have increased the number of times each day you wash your hands and you’re using sanitizing wipes or other chemicals to clean more frequently than you’re used to, you might be suffering with dry, cracked hands. Using a high-quality hand lotion regularly can help keep your hands soft, smooth, and comfortable. It can… Read More
A quality screwdriver is a necessity for every home and workspace that often goes overlooked until the moment that it is needed. The best screwdrivers are durable, long-lasting hand tools that are easy to use and comfortable to hold. Most traditional screwdrivers feature hardened steel shafts tipped with flat or Phillips head style tips, and… Read More
Garden tillers (aka ‘rototillers’) offer an effective and time-efficient means of getting the best out of the soil in your yard, whether you’re preparing the ground for planting or laying new turf, aerating to promote root growth, or just mixing in compost and fertilizer to give your soil a nutrient boost. Gladly, no matter the… Read More
If you’re looking for another way to ensure you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs from the fruits in vegetables available, a juicer may just be your best bet. You’ll be able to sneak vegetables you don’t love, into a juice with a strong fruit juice which you love to give your body a… Read More
Everyone has to throw out garbage, which means that all of us need to buy garbage bags. There might be nothing as frustrating as having a bag tear as you pull it out of the garbage can or finding that the garbage bags you have fall into your garbage can as you fill it up…. Read More
When it comes to cutting and processing timber, the most effective, precise, and convenient way to do so is unquestionably with a circular saw. Compared to the alternatives, a circular saw allow you to do your wood processing in shorter times and with far greater accuracy, making it the ideal tool for all types of… Read More
If you do your own yard work, a string trimmer is a must. Only through the use of one of these specialized machines will you be able to cut through the tall grass around the sidewalk, mailbox, and trees. Luckily, string trimmers aren’t expensive and are pretty straightforward to use. We tested quite a few… Read More
No tool kit is complete without a good pair of pliers. These simple but highly versatile tools can be used for anything from construction or installation jobs to more detailed plumbing and electrical work. While many of the pliers you’ll find online or in stores are decent, vanishingly few are truly great or offer the… Read More
Many of us use canned goods in our day to day cooking and eating, from canned tomatoes to peaches to beans. If you struggle to hold the handles of a standard can opener, or squeeze them tight enough to pierce the can, you should consider buying an electric can opener. Even if you don’t struggle… Read More
Are you working on a DIY project or repairing something that requires hammering? You will need to use a high-quality hammer to achieve professional-level results. Using a high-quality hammer will allow you to easily hammer each nail into precisely the right place with precisely the right amount of pressure. It will also help ensure that… Read More
Cleaning your deck, driveway, garden furniture, or other large surfaces around your home needn’t be something best left to a professional or an epic, all-day struggle with a hose and a sponge. By adding a good, reliable pressure washer to you armory of yard appliances, you’ll be enabling yourself to take care of the toughest… Read More
Did you know that Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world? That’s according to a survey by market research firm YouGov. Over 90 percent of Spaniards, French, Swedes, and Brits favored Italian food more than any other foreign cuisine. The firm also found that for Americans, food from Italy was second only… Read More
You’ve probably already heard some fuss about bidet toilet seats. Whether you watched a video about their popularity in Japan, or heard about a friend who was converted after buying one online, there’s certainly a growing hype around these innovative bathroom gadgets. So you may be wondering, are they actually worth using? The short answer… Read More
Ping-pong, the U.S. trademark for the game of table tennis, can be anything from a way to pass the time to a more serious, competitive sport. No matter why you want a ping-pong table, your online options cover the range from compact, practice tables to Olympic-grade tables. And while most ping-pong tables are built for… Read More
Creating an office space while working from home is a necessity to ensure you get your work done. But it doesn’t take much effort to set up a quiet, productive corner. One of the most important factors to successfully working from home includes the office desk. Office desks come in a wide range of styles… Read More
Preparation is the key to home ownership, right? We’re always preparing for everything that is to come in our lives, whether it be a power outage or a large family gathering at the lake. Having the best portable generator can be the difference between being caught in the dark or having all the luxuries and… Read More
Having the best first aid kit for your home isn’t something you immediately think of when you dream of homeownership, but it’s important. You never know what can happen, and if you have children or you see them in your future, you’ll likely spend more time in the first aid kit than you do in… Read More
If you’re an organized person, you already know the use of a label maker is huge. If you’re looking to become a more organized person, then you may have yet to discover this. If that’s the case, take a minute to consider how often you search for things in your home. If you had them labelled,… Read More
If you want a healthy snack, it’s hard to go wrong with popcorn. In its natural state, it’s low in calories, high in fiber, and provides a variety of nutrients, including magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and zinc. It also has protective antioxidants linked with improved blood circulation and digestive health. As long as you don’t add too… Read More
In mid-March 2020, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, sales of toilet paper increase by 845 percent in one month. Whereas it’s usually between the 20th and 30th highest-selling product in U.S. stores, that month, it was the number-one seller. Psychologists say the tendency to stockpile items like this has something to do with… Read More
A coffee grinder, as the name implies, grinds roasted coffee beans and prepares them for the brewing process. The grinder, as the name implies, grinds roasted coffee beans to the right consistency, so when you pour water over it, the flavors and aroma are released. Many coffee connoisseurs say the best investment to improve your… Read More
Space heaters are a great way to provide some extra heat in large rooms or in drafty offices. They might even be able to help lower your heating bill during cold winters by localizing the heat and using less electricity than your heating system. If you’re someone who’s always cold (especially in those freezing office… Read More
There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee in the morning, and a good coffee maker can help your mornings go a little smoother. From single serving coffee makers to larger carafes to machines that grind the beans before brewing, we’ve rounded up the best coffee maker options no matter what features you’re looking… Read More
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 (an abbreviation for coronavirus disease 2019), commonly known as the novel coronavirus, a global pandemic. At that time, WHO reported more than 118,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 114 countries. In the U.S., 1,524 cases of COVID-19 had been reported to the Centers… Read More
Putting together a survival kit for your home is a smart move for many reasons. Having a survival kit on hand gives you the peace of mind that you’ll be well-prepared should an emergency situation arise. After all, in an emergency, you may not be able to access the essential items you and your family… Read More
One of the best ways to protect your important documents and valuables is with a fireproof safe. The best fireproof safes securely seal away your most prized possessions from would-be thieves, and they also insulate those items from the flames and extreme heat of a fire. In the unfortunate event of a fire, you may… Read More
Handheld vacuums are one of the easiest ways to spot-clean messes made by children, pets, and yourself. No one wants to drag out a full-sized vacuum to clean up some spilled cereal. Thankfully, these smaller handheld vacuums are an inexpensive option for cleaning up little messes and reaching places that a full-sized vacuum just can’t… Read More
From built up soap scum in the shower to stubborn stains in the kitchen, sometimes regular cleaning solutions just won’t cut it. Cleaning products with bleach can offer that extra bit of potency to to cut through hard to remove grime and dirt. But what style of bleach based cleaning product do you need? We… Read More
When you open your power bill and see some painful numbers, you may start looking into ways to conserve energy. Though your oven isn’t likely the culprit for energy hog in the home, it does use more power than you probably need. And in the summer, the heat it spreads throughout your home is going… Read More
An immersion blender may not have obvious advantages for your life initially, but given certain scenarios, it could just be the most used tool in your kitchen. It may seem odd that you probably won’t even use it to do something another appliance in your kitchen can’t already do. The immersion blender isn’t a revolutionary… Read More
Everyone loves well-ironed, wrinkle-free clothes. However, no one likes to stand around and iron their clothes. Luckily, clothes steamers provide a quick and easy alternative to the traditional clothing iron. Many of these systems work for all sorts of garments, including more delicate items like dresses and flowing shirts. If you find yourself with tons… Read More
A trampoline can be way more than just an enviable addition to a young family’s backyard—it can be an adult’s workout tool, a gymnast’s stunt space, and even part of a toddler’s play area. Trampolines come in a lot of shapes, sizes, and designs, ranging from mini trampolines intended for fitness, to small indoor trampolines… Read More
Whether you live in a particularly dry climate or you have children (and therefore are often sick), you may find a humidifier to be an enormous help in increasing your comfort level. Though sometimes nothing can replace proper medical care, this is one home remedy that even doctors recommend for sick kids and adults alike…. Read More
For those who love coffee, Espresso Machines are the holy grail. Investing in one of these multi-functional machines might be overwhelming considering their price tag. However, if you’re heading off to Starbucks every morning, one of these machines can quickly pay for itself in the money it saves you. We reviewed dozens of products to… Read More
Cordless drills are one of the must-have power tools for carpenters and household DIY repair people alike. They’re more portable, powerful, and versatile than ever before, and every home should have one in their tool closet, garage, or work truck. The best cordless drills can handle any of your fastening and hole boring needs, and… Read More
The world can be a dirty place. Between scary viruses, gross bacteria, and other germs floating around, it’s a good idea to have a disinfectant on hand. The good news is that there are tons of options for disinfectants that can keep your house clean and healthy. From liquid sprays to wipes to travel packs,… Read More
The best air purifiers efficiently remove harmful and irritating contaminants from the air. They cleanse the air in your home or office of allergens such as pollen, pet dander, and dust, and they can also remove dangerous toxins and microbes from the air like bacteria, viruses, mold, and even smoke. Air purifiers are a great… Read More
If you’re hooked on smoothies, you know that there’s a big difference between a well-blended masterpiece and a gritty, chunky mess, and the difference comes down to the machine that makes it: the almighty blender. To make great-tasting smoothies, you need a blender that’s designed to crush ice and frozen fruits down into smooth, well-blended… Read More
Fluffy on the inside, crispy and golden on the outside, nothing beats a fresh, homemade waffle for breakfast or brunch. There’s no need to wait in line at your local diner or breakfast spot or to settle for a box of frozen waffles. All you need is a waffle maker to prepare a special breakfast… Read More
Cleaning your pool isn’t even half as fun as swimming in it. If you have a pool, you know it needs to be cleaned at least once a week. But the truth is that most of us slack off and delay cleaning our pools. If you don’t clean it regularly, you’ll have a dirty pool… Read More
If you’ve traded a mug full of hot coffee in for an iced version, you aren’t alone. Cold brew coffee is growing in popularity, with consumers of all ages discovering the many benefits of coffee on ice. But running through the drive-thru every morning is both expensive and time-consuming. A home brew coffee maker could… Read More
Intelligent, disease-carrying, and destructive, rats can wreak serious havoc on a home. It’s easy to panic when you notice signs of these unwelcome visitors. Beyond being squirm-inducing, rats can chew through electrical wires, spread dozens of diseases, cause infections, and even bite humans thousands of times per year in the U.S. It’s no wonder that… Read More
Zero Gravity Chairs and Recliners allow you to relax into a horizontal position known as ‘zero gravity’. This has a range of health benefits including helping ease back pain and improve circulation. Many people use a zero gravity chair to help relieve these kind of health problems, while others simply enjoy relaxing after a hard… Read More
When the mercury rises, installing an air conditioner can help to keep you feeling cool and comfortable in your home. Finding the best air conditioner for your home means reading reviews, studying product features, and diving into the ins and outs of available sizes and configurations. With the right air conditioner, staying cool when the… Read More
The arrival of stink bugs usually means that the summer is over and cooler months are upon as these stinky insects are looking for warm places to spend their winter. While they’re not harmful for your health, they are still an unpleasant (and smelly!) pest you don’t want to keep in your home, so here’s… Read More
You don’t need to suffer from arachnophobia (fear of spiders) to detest the sight of those little eight-legged creatures scuttling around your home. If you’re sick of opening the shower curtain to find a spider staring back up at you, there are things you can do to get rid of spiders and deter them from… Read More
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