A great peeler is underrated. The OXO swivel peeler glides on first contact and the handle doesn't slip when wet. It's $9 and you'll use it every week.

The Lodge enamel dutch oven gives you 90% of the Le Creuset experience for 25% of the price. It's genuinely excellent.

The CAP Barbell set is as basic as it gets and works exactly as expected. If you're just starting out and want to spend under $50, this does the job.

The OXO garlic press presses unpeeled cloves cleanly and the self-cleaning feature actually works. We use ours multiple times a week.

If you're past 52.5 lbs and don't want to store a rack of 90-lb dumbbells, the SelectTech 1090s are the answer. Expensive, but a proper home gym investment.

The KONG Classic is the most proven dog toy ever made. Fill it with peanut butter, freeze it, and you've got 30 minutes of focused attention from even the most active dog.

The FURminator reduces shedding by up to 90%. That sounds like marketing. It's not. The first time you use it you'll be astonished by how much hair comes off.

The Bowflex 552s replace a 15-dumbbell rack in the space of two. They're the best investment for a home gym if you have $350 to spend.

The AmazonBasics monitor stand does exactly what you need it to — lifts your screen, tilts, pans, and doesn't fall over. A sensible buy.

The CAP Barbell set is as basic as it gets and works exactly as expected. If you're just starting out and want to spend under $50, this does the job.

The C615 is underrated. It's not as sharp as the C920x but it folds flat, travels well, and shoots clean 1080p video.

The OXO soft-grip can opener is what a can opener should be. No slipping, no mid-tin fails, no sharp edges. Buy it and stop thinking about can openers.

The C922 is the webcam for streamers. 720p/60fps makes motion look sharp — something the C920 can't do.

The CAP Barbell set is as basic as it gets and works exactly as expected. If you're just starting out and want to spend under $50, this does the job.

The Pyrex 10-piece set is the meal prep kit we actually recommend. Glass stays clean, doesn't absorb smells or stains, and goes from freezer to oven.

A great peeler is underrated. The OXO swivel peeler glides on first contact and the handle doesn't slip when wet. It's $9 and you'll use it every week.

The Lodge reversible griddle is two tools in one. Flat side for pancakes and eggs; ridged side for steak and vegetables. It's the breakfast and dinner workhorse.

The FURminator reduces shedding by up to 90%. That sounds like marketing. It's not. The first time you use it you'll be astonished by how much hair comes off.

The Anker USB hub is one of those things you buy for $20 and use for 5 years. Fast, reliable, plug-and-play.

The OXO salad spinner is one of those tools you don't know you need until you have it. The pump mechanism is smooth and it actually gets greens dry.

The CAP Barbell set is as basic as it gets and works exactly as expected. If you're just starting out and want to spend under $50, this does the job.

The Cuisinart 11-cup food processor is the one to buy if you cook seriously. It's been the benchmark for 20 years for a reason.

If you own a DSLR and want to look spectacular on video calls, the Cam Link 4K is how you do it. Plug in, select it as a webcam, done.

The CAP Barbell set is as basic as it gets and works exactly as expected. If you're just starting out and want to spend under $50, this does the job.