When the power goes out and cell towers drop, the best emergency radios are the difference between staying informed and flying blind. NOAA’s weather radio network stays on-air during hurricanes, tornadoes, and ice storms, but only a battery-powered NOAA weather alert radio with a hand crank, solar panel, or backup battery can actually reach those … Read more
A first aid kit is a portable collection of medical supplies and equipment used to treat minor injuries, stabilize more serious ones, and buy time until professional help arrives. Our team spent 90 days testing 10 of the most popular first aid kits on the market in homes, cars, backpacks, and job sites to find … Read more
Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous threats in any home, yet it is invisible, odorless, and undetectable without the right alarm. The CDC estimates that more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning every year, and the NFPA reports that working alarms can cut the risk of CO death in half. After … Read more
A tripod floor lamp is the easiest way to add a sculptural, modern touch to a room without buying a whole new furniture set. The three-legged base feels lighter than a chunky pole lamp, the shade options run from breezy linen to rich pleated drum, and the silhouette works in everything from a small apartment … Read more
An arc floor lamp is the easiest way to get overhead-style light over a sofa, reading chair or dining table without cutting into the ceiling. The weighted base anchors the lamp while a curved arm sweeps out and over the seating area, placing warm light exactly where you need it. After spending 30 days comparing … Read more
I spent six weeks living with ten of the best floor lamps you can buy right now – reading under them, knocking into them, dimming them at midnight, and yes, letting my dog use one as a leaning post. The Brightech Sky LED kept coming back to my living room corner, the SUNMORY shelf lamp … Read more
A bathroom exhaust fan is a ceiling- or wall-mounted ventilation fan that pulls humid air out of the room and vents it outside through a duct, preventing moisture buildup, mold, and lingering odors. The best bathroom exhaust fans in are whisper-quiet (under 1.0 sone), correctly sized in CFM for the room, and built to vent … Read more
An under-cabinet range hood is one of the hardest-working appliances in any kitchen, and after spending three months testing eight popular models side by side in a 120-square-foot galley kitchen, our team can confidently point you to the best options on the market in . We ran each hood through seared salmon, stir-fried vegetables, and … Read more
Looking for the best bluetooth speakers with lights in ? After testing 10 models over six weeks in backyards, pool decks, and bedrooms, we found that the JBL Partybox 310 is the best overall, the JLab JBuds Party offers the best balance of price and performance, and the DUDGSIS X2 is the strongest pick under … Read more
A dog car seat is a pet-specific restraint that keeps your dog secured during travel using a booster, carrier, crate, or harness anchored to the vehicle’s seatbelt system. The safest seat for a dog in a car is one that has passed independent crash testing through the Center for Pet Safety (CPS), such as CPS-certified … Read more