The Electric Kettle That Boils Water Faster Than Your Stove and Uses Less Energy
I timed it. My gas stove takes seven and a half minutes to bring a full kettle to a boil. […]
The Dog Nail Grinder That My Anxious Rescue Dog Actually Lets Me Use
My dog is terrified of nail clippers. The sound of the snap — even from across the room — sends […]
The Pillow That Finally Stopped My Neck Pain — After Testing Six
I spent two years waking up with a stiff neck. Some mornings I could not turn my head to check […]
The Ice Maker That Produces 26 Pounds of Ice a Day — and I Tested It
I hosted a Fourth of July cookout for about twenty people. We ran out of ice by 3 PM. Someone […]
The Shower Filter That Stopped My Hair From Falling Out in Clumps
I moved into an apartment with hard water and within three months my hair was breaking off and my scalp […]
The Electric Toothbrush That Dentists Actually Recommend Under 30 Dollars
My dentist told me my brushing was “aggressive but ineffective” — which is dentist code for “you’re scrubbing too hard […]
The Best Laundry Detergents for Sensitive Skin Without Fragrance
I developed some kind of skin sensitivity in my early thirties — suddenly my regular detergent made my arms itch […]
The Reusable Food Wrap That Actually Keeps Food Fresh
I wanted reusable food wraps to work. I really did. I bought a cheap set from a big-box store two […]
Why a Slow Cooker Is Still Worth Owning in the Instant Pot Era
I bought an Instant Pot in 2018 like everyone else. Used it constantly for the first month — beans from […]
The Best Space Heaters for Large Rooms That Are Energy Efficient
Our living room has a vaulted ceiling and three exterior walls. It is beautiful and absolutely freezing from November through […]