Kristie Pryor

I’ve spent the last several years building scale aircraft, armor, and Gundam kits, and I can tell you from experience that the wrong rotary tool will ruin more models than it improves. The best rotary tools and accessories for advanced model building in aren’t necessarily the most powerful ones — they’re the ones that give … Read more

I spent three months testing rotating curling irons on different hair types, lengths, and textures to find the absolute best rotating curling irons for . After running 10 popular models through countless curl sessions, I narrowed down the standouts that actually deliver salon-worthy results without the wrist strain or learning curve of traditional wands. Rotating … Read more

I’ll never forget the first time a cocktail glass slipped off my quartz countertop during a dinner party. The cracked glass, the sticky spill, and the wobbly ice cubes that followed taught me one thing fast: a good rubber bar mat is non-negotiable for any home bar. After testing dozens of options over the past … Read more

Moving into a new home, managing a rental property, or just lost your keys? The best rekeying kits let you change your locks to work with a new key in minutes, without paying a locksmith $20 to $40 per cylinder. Our team spent the last 60 days testing eight popular rekeying kits from Kwikset, Schlage, … Read more

Three years ago, my mom had a hip replacement and our two-story colonial suddenly felt like a three-story mountain. I spent two months researching residential elevator options, getting quotes from five installers, and reading every forum post I could find. What I learned is that finding the best residential elevators for a home is less … Read more

I built my first Revell SnapTite Max kit when I was nine years old, and the memory of snapping two plastic pieces together without a single drop of glue is still vivid. The team has spent the past three months testing, assembling, and stress-testing snap-together model kits to bring you this list of the best … Read more

When my neighbor asked me to help rip out a rotting deck last spring, I borrowed his old corded reciprocating saw and learned two things fast. First, the right saw turns a brutal demolition job into a manageable afternoon. Second, the wrong saw leaves your hands numb and your cuts ragged. After that project, our … Read more

If you have ever ridden home after sundown and felt invisible to traffic, you already know why the best rechargeable bike lights are not optional gear. They are the single biggest safety upgrade any cyclist can buy. I have been commuting and training on bikes for years, and I have tested more lights than I … Read more

If you need to reach the ceiling fan, clean gutters, or swap out a porch light, the best telescoping ladders for home use make those jobs way less painful. After our team spent six weeks testing 10 popular models on everything from single-story condos to two-story colonials, one pick stood above the rest for everyday … Read more

I learned the hard way that pruning a 25-foot oak from a wobbly ladder is a great way to break something important. After one too many close calls, I invested in a proper telescoping pole saw and never looked back. Finding the best telescoping pole saws for high branches means balancing reach, weight, cutting power, … Read more