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 MX Master 3S is the best wireless mouse for heavy computer users. The MagSpeed scroll wheel alone is worth the price.
The Iron Gym bar is what everyone starts with. It sets up in a doorframe in 30 seconds, handles 300 lbs, and works for pull-ups, chin-ups, and push-ups.
The C920x is the webcam we recommend to everyone asking what to buy. 1080p, auto-focus, and it works immediately out of the box.
The Lodge 10.25" is arguably the best value kitchen item on Amazon. Cast iron that lasts 100 years for $25. There's no debate here.
The MX Master 3S is the best wireless mouse for heavy computer users. The MagSpeed scroll wheel alone is worth the price.
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 best monitor arm we've tested. Works with nearly any monitor and holds its position perfectly.
The OXO mixing bowls are the ones that stay on the counter. The non-slip ring, pour spout, and rubber grip make every mixing job easier.
The Lodge enamel dutch oven gives you 90% of the Le Creuset experience for 25% of the price. It's genuinely excellent.
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 C922 is the webcam for streamers. 720p/60fps makes motion look sharp — something the C920 can't do.
The Yes4All set is the budget entry point for home gym dumbbells. Not as fast as Bowflex, but at under $100 it's a legitimate starting point.
Yes, it's a single-purpose tool. But if you eat avocados regularly, the OXO slicer pays for itself in blood — specifically, not losing yours to an avocado knife mishap.
The KitchenAid stand mixer is the appliance that stays on the counter permanently. Forty years on, it's still the best thing you can put in a kitchen.
The OXO mixing bowls are the ones that stay on the counter. The non-slip ring, pour spout, and rubber grip make every mixing job easier.
The best monitor arm we've tested. Works with nearly any monitor and holds its position perfectly.
The OXO garlic press presses unpeeled cloves cleanly and the self-cleaning feature actually works. We use ours multiple times a week.
The OXO mixing bowls are the ones that stay on the counter. The non-slip ring, pour spout, and rubber grip make every mixing job easier.
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 C615 is underrated. It's not as sharp as the C920x but it folds flat, travels well, and shoots clean 1080p video.
The Instant Pot changed how millions of people cook at home. The DUO60 is still the one we recommend — it does 7 jobs and does them well.
