Kristie Pryor

When I tried to drill a pilot hole between two wall studs last spring, my regular drill could not fit. The chuck was too long, the body too thick, and I ended up wedging the tool sideways and ruining the bit. That frustration sent me down the rabbit hole of testing every right angle drill … Read more

I pulled into my first RV park years ago, turned on the shower, and stood there watching a sad trickle drip down my back. That was the day I learned factory-installed RV shower heads are basically decoration. After testing eight different upgrades in my own travel trailer and comparing feedback from over 30k Amazon reviews, … Read more

I bought my first screwdriver set at a hardware store when I was 19 and assembling a particle-board desk. It came in a blister pack of three with plastic handles that cracked within a year. Twenty years later, the Wera and Klein Tools drivers on my workbench are still going strong. That gap between disposable … Read more

Are Rogue racks worth it? After testing 10 racks inspired by Rogue’s Monster Lite and Monster series design philosophy, my answer is yes, when you match the right rack to your training style and budget. Rogue racks cost more than most competitors, but they also retain about 80% of their value on resale, ship with … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months testing 10 different RV toilet upgrades and replacements in our family travel trailer, from basic gravity flush models to a full composting setup. Our team measured flush performance, installation difficulty, water usage, and how each unit held up to weekend trips with two adults and a toddler. What I … Read more

I still remember my first lapidary class, watching a Highland Park trim saw slice through a chunk of Lake Superior agate like it was warm butter. The precision was mesmerizing, but the price tag on the instructor’s setup made my jaw drop. That moment sparked a years-long hunt for the best rock saws for lapidary … Read more

I’ll never forget the night my cousin’s car broke down on a dark stretch of I-95. He had no flares, just his hazard lights flickering. A semi nearly clipped him before a good Samaritan stopped. That moment convinced me that a quality set of LED flares belongs in every vehicle. After that scare, I started … Read more

I tested 10 of the best RF skin tightening machines over six weeks, gliding each one across my jawline, cheeks, and forehead to see which ones actually deliver firmer, tighter skin. The short answer: radio frequency technology works, but the device you pick makes a huge difference in how fast you see results, how comfortable … Read more

I used to dread my morning routine. The single builder-grade fixture above my mirror cast uneven shadows across my face, and no amount of foundation could hide the dark circles my lighting created. After testing 15 different models over four months, I finally understood that the right bathroom vanity light bar can completely transform your … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months testing ceramic table lamps in real bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices, and the difference a well-made ceramic base makes is immediate. A quality ceramic table lamp does two things at once: it anchors a room with sculptural weight and casts the kind of warm, ambient glow that makes … Read more