The 11 Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot Again (2026)

Swap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.

The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.

Robot Vacuum Throwdown: Shark Versus Dyson (2026)

I let Shark’s and Dyson’s new AI-powered robot vac-mops loose in my home. One was a clear winner.

Tempo Prepared Meal Subscription Review (2026): Surprisingly Tasty

After testing 14 meals from Tempo, a spin-off subscription service from Home Chef, a colleague and I were surprised by how much we liked them. But lord, there’s lots of chicken

Best Smart Smoke Detector (and Why You Still Need a Dumb One)

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.

These Are the 3 Power Tools You Need (2026)

New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.

The 4 Best Water Filter Pitchers (2026): PFAS, Microplastics

Water filters promise the moon—but only some back up their claims. Here are the best filtered-water pitchers for those who prefer their water free of heavy metals and forever chemicals.

Mammotion Spino E1 Review: A Budget Pool Bot That Comes Up Short

This compact pool robot keeps its price down, but its performance doesn’t match that of more capable cleaners.

The 3 Best Mug Warmers of 2026: Better Than the Ember Mug?

The first rule of coffee is that it must stay hot. After weeks or even years of testing, these are the three coffee warmers that will best keep it that way.

Irrigreen Smart Irrigation System 3.0 (2026) Review: Smart Watering, Less Hassle

The third release of Irrigreen’s “water printing” system is better than ever, but you’ll have to upgrade your whole irrigation infrastructure.