Kristie Pryor

I’ve spent the last three months sleeping on, assembling, and stress-testing eight of the most popular platform bed frames on Amazon, and I’m sharing everything I learned to help you pick the right one for your bedroom. After living with each frame for at least a week (and torture-testing some with 600+ pounds of weight), … Read more

After three months of cutting oak beams, limbing storm-felled branches, and bucking firewood in my own backyard, I can tell you that the best electric chainsaws in have finally closed the gap with gas. I started this project skeptical. I ended it converting my brother-in-law off a 16-inch gas Poulan after the EGO POWER+ CS1613 … Read more

Last winter, my knees started barking at me every time I ran on a treadmill, and I found myself searching for the best ellipticals for home use at 11 p.m. on a Tuesday. I ended up testing eight different machines over six weeks in my garage, in my living room, and even in a friend’s … Read more

If you live in an apartment or any tight space, getting the wellness perks of a full infrared sauna used to feel impossible. After testing 8 of the most popular portable infrared saunas available in , I can tell you confidently that the best portable infrared sauna for small spaces delivers real heat, real relaxation, … Read more

I spent six weeks wearing eight different posture correctors while working at my desk, gaming, and going about my normal day. I tested them for comfort under clothes, whether they actually pulled my shoulders back, and how my upper back felt after each session. After all that wear, two stood out, one surprised me, and … Read more

I wake up with neck pain at least three times a month, and I’m not alone. Roughly 30% of adults report neck discomfort that disrupts their sleep, and a poorly chosen pillow is often the culprit. After testing dozens of options over the past four months, my team and I narrowed the field to eight … Read more

If you spend long hours on your feet, sit at a desk all day, or deal with cold toes and swollen ankles, the right foot massager can change how your legs feel by bedtime. Our team spent 60 days testing 10 of the top-rated foot massagers on the market, focusing specifically on blood flow, neuropathy … Read more

After my last marathon, my calves locked up so tight I could barely walk down the stairs for two days. That was the moment I started hunting for the best massage guns for runners, and I never looked back. If you log miles every week, you already know the soreness that hits 24 to 48 … Read more

I remember standing in the electronics aisle years ago, completely lost. I just wanted something to count my steps and tell me if I was sleeping badly. Instead, I was staring at a wall of bands, watches, and rings, all promising to “revolutionize” my health with sensors I’d never heard of. That feeling is exactly … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months stepping on every smart scale I could get my hands on, and the truth is, not all of them deserve a spot in your bathroom. The best smart scales for body fat do far more than flash a number on a display. They show you trends, sync with your … Read more