Brandon Foster

When I baked my first loaf of sourdough by hand in 2019, my arms gave out halfway through kneading. I swore I’d never do that again, and that same week I bought my first stand mixer. Seven years and a few thousand cookies later, I’ve tested enough mixers to know which ones actually earn a … Read more

I have tested single serve coffee makers for years, brewing thousands of cups in my own kitchen. After reviewing dozens of machines and comparing them side-by-side, I know what separates a truly great single cup brewer from one that will gather dust on your counter. This guide covers the best single serve coffee makers available … Read more

If your eyes water the moment you pull out the vacuum, you already know the cruel irony of cleaning for allergy relief. I have lived this problem for years. My partner suffers from year-round dust mite and pet dander reactions, and our two shedding cats do not help. Over the past three months, our team … Read more

Last fall, I sat on my back patio wrapped in two blankets, freezing through what should have been a perfect October evening. That night pushed me to finally buy a propane fire pit table. After eight weekends of testing, swapping tanks, and hosting neighbors, I learned that the best propane fire pit tables turn a … Read more

After testing more than 25 models across two seasons, our team narrowed down the best fire pits for backyards that actually deliver on heat, durability, and smoke management. We burned real wood, hooked up propane tanks, and sat through countless s’mores sessions to find the 10 options worth your money in . A backyard fire … Read more

When I rebuilt my outdoor kitchen last summer, I spent three weekends standing in front of empty countertops trying to pick the best built-in gas grills for the space. The options were overwhelming — every brand promises restaurant-grade performance, and the price tags climb fast once you start adding features. Our team decided to take … Read more

After six weeks of crushing ice, pulverizing frozen berries, and turning almonds into silky nut butter, I’ve ranked the eight best high-powered blenders worth your counter space in . My kitchen has been a smoothie bar, a soup factory, and a nut butter mill — and I have honest notes from every machine. A high-powered … Read more

I fly about 60,000 miles a year, and I have packed, lost, broken, and replaced more travel headphones than I care to admit. After three months of testing eight over-ear models across transatlantic flights, cross-country train rides, and chaotic airport terminals, I have a clear picture of which pairs are actually worth stuffing in your … Read more

If your garage has turned into a graveyard of lawn mowers, snow blowers, and tangled extension cords, you already know why the best outdoor storage sheds top the wish list for so many homeowners. After spending the last three months testing 10 sheds across two properties (a 1/4-acre suburban lot in Ohio and a lake … Read more

A Dutch oven is the workhorse of my kitchen. I reach for mine when I want to braise a tough cut of pork shoulder, bake a crusty sourdough loaf, or simmer a pot of chicken stock that turns Sunday into something special. The challenge is that Dutch ovens now come in dozens of shapes, sizes, … Read more