The Coffee Maker That Makes One Perfect Cup Every Time
I used to brew a full pot of coffee every morning and drink two cups. The rest sat on the […]
The Kitchen Knife Set That Costs Less Than One Fancy Chef Knife
I used a thirty-dollar knife block set for five years. The knives got dull fast, the handles felt cheap, and […]
The Air Purifier That Actually Trapped Cigarette Smoke From My Downstairs Neighbor
My downstairs neighbor smoked. Not occasionally — constantly. The smell drifted up through the floorboards and settled into my apartment […]
The Rice Cooker That Makes Perfect Rice Every Time Even If You Forget to Rinse
My mom bought me a rice cooker when I moved into my first apartment. It was one of those budget […]
The Yoga Mat That Does Not Slip Even When You Sweat
I went to a hot yoga class with a ten-dollar mat I bought at a discount store. Ten minutes in […]
Best Stain Removers That Actually Work on Set In Stains
I have a white t-shirt with a coffee stain on the collar. The stain has survived approximately twenty trips through […]
Insulated Water Bottles That Keep Ice Frozen for 24 Hours Tested
I own five insulated water bottles. This is embarrassing to admit. But I kept buying new ones because each one […]
The Budget Standing Desk Converter That Has Not Wobbled Once in Six Months
I wanted to try a standing desk. The full electric ones cost $500 and up. I wasn’t ready to commit […]
The Electric Kettle That Boils Water in Under Two Minutes
I used to boil water on the stove. It took eight minutes. Then I house-sat for a friend who had […]
Best Mattress Toppers for People Who Wake Up with Back Pain
I woke up with lower back pain every morning for six months. I blamed my mattress, but a new mattress […]