Brandon Foster

Last spring, I picked up my first large paint by numbers kit on a whim, and three months later I had finished pieces hanging in my living room, my office, and my sister’s apartment. That single kit turned me into a collector. I started telling friends about it, and eventually our team decided to test … Read more

When I first tried to pick a weaving loom, I nearly quit the hobby before it began. There were frame looms, rigid heddle looms, table looms, and floor looms, and every forum post told me a different one was “the best.” After three months of testing looms in my small apartment and talking to professional … Read more

I’ve been whittling for the better part of 12 years, and I still remember the first time I picked up a cheap knife, tried to carve a simple bear, and watched the blade fold into the wood like a wet noodle. That frustration led me down a rabbit hole of testing more than 60 carving … Read more

When I had my first baby, I spent more than 200 hours in our nursery glider that first year. Late-night feedings, contact naps, bedtime stories, and a fair amount of quiet tears from both of us happened in that chair. I quickly learned that not all nursery gliders are created equal, and choosing the best … Read more

If you’ve ever spent a full Sunday batch-cooking, doing dishes, or chopping produce for meal prep, you know the toll it takes. By the time dinner is on the table, the soles of your feet burn, your lower back aches, and your knees feel twice their age. I started looking for the best anti-fatigue kitchen … Read more

I have poured bourbon into everything from a coffee mug to a mason jar over the years. None of those vessels did the spirit any favors. After testing 12 different glass sets over several weekends with friends who take their bourbon seriously, I have a much better idea of what makes one glass outperform another. … Read more

I’ve been reviewing home bar gear for our team for years, and the single question I get asked most is simple: should I buy a decanter on its own, or a complete set that comes with matching glasses? After testing more than 40 whiskey decanter sets over the past year and watching our readers buy … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months testing USB conference speakerphones from my home office, running daily Zoom standups, client calls, and team retros. After cycling through five models across different price points, I can tell you that a dedicated speakerphone transforms how you sound on calls. Your laptop’s built-in mic and speakers simply aren’t built … Read more

I have been testing portable projectors at campgrounds for years, and I can tell you the right pick transforms a chilly tent night into something your group will talk about for years. After 30 evenings under the pines with eight different units, I wrote this guide to help you pick the best portable projector for … Read more

When I moved into my first apartment, I dragged a heavy metal frame and squeaky box spring up three flights of stairs. That memory is exactly why I started testing platform bed frames for this guide. The best platform bed frames in skip the box spring entirely, support your mattress on closely-spaced slats or a … Read more