shocking
Use electricity to manage joint and muscle pain with a TENS unit
A TENS unit relieves pain using small electric shock waves directed at affected areas. Here are some of the more popular choices on the market.
Nicole Johnston
Nicole writes for multiple Future Publishing brands covering topics from antivirus to kitchen appliances to SAS. She has over 15 years of research and writing experience, including eight years of testing and reviewing consumer products. Nicole earned bachelor’s degrees in both English and Political Science with a focus on empirical research. In her spare time, Nicole serves as a member of several school councils and volunteers for a local arts board.
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Buyer's Guide
Keep cool where you need it with a portable air conditioner
Use this guide to help you decide which portable air conditioner is best for your living space and lifestyle.
Buying Guide
Get NOAA warnings and up-to-date info with an emergency weather radio
With an emergency weather radio, you can keep on top of weather and civil emergencies even when the power is out. Here are some of the best emergency weather radios to keep in your 72-hour kit.
Weight and Strength
Start the new year off right with a kettlebell
To reach your New Year's resolution, use a kettlebell for a versatile weight and strength training regiment. Here's our top picks.
Cooking with water
Make a meal with heated water and a sous vide machine
Sous vide cooking is a safe and easy way to cook meats to perfection. Vegetables, eggs, and desserts can also be cooked in a sous vide machine. Here are the best on the market.
feel the power
Charge it! The best USB charging hub for all your devices
Charge all your devices at once with a USB charging station. Here are the best USB charging hubs that are compatible with Android and iOS devices.
Cool Off
Stay cool with a sleek-looking tower fan
You don't need a large or loud fan to stay cool. Check out these tower fans that are just as efficient and much quieter, too.
Be Right There
Step into your favorite film with a pair of 3D glasses
Experience movies and video games in the most realistic way with a pair of 3D glasses. Our guide has the best options to help you make your choice.
Buying Guide
Take your laptop with you and keep it safe with a top-notch laptop case
Your laptop was made to take along with you, so protect it with a high-quality laptop case. Here are our picks.
multi media solutions
Protect your music and movie collection with a DVD or CD storage solution
Slip your discs into a media storage unit to keep them from getting lost, scratched, or broken. Here are the best DVD and CD storage options.
Chemical free clean
Clean and sanitize your home with a top-notch steam cleaner
Skip the harsh chemicals and get a steam cleaner to disinfect, sanitize and deep clean just about any surface. Here are our top choices.
how much does it weigh?
Food? Mail? You? There’s a digital scale for that
Weighing food? Weighing packages? Weighing yourself? Here are the best digital scales for weighing whatever you need.
Go fetch
Let Fido play with one of these automatic ball launchers
Here are the top ball launchers for your pooch with most being suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and easy enough for Fido to figure out how to use on his own.
Power up!
Best Extension Cords: Bring on the power
There is an extension cord for every need. Use this guide to find the right one for you.
Tick tock
Use a chess clock to keep track of move and play times
These chess clocks feature dual clocks for players to control their own timers, and loud alarms so everyone knows when time is up. These clocks can be used for other 2-person games, like checkers, that may benefit from a game timer.
Save your investment
Hit the floor with a hardwood mop
Cleaning hardwood floors doesn't have to be tricky. Use one of these mops specifically designed for cleaning hardwood to get the job done.
Chef d’oeuvre
Find your pot of luck with one of these stockpots
Use a stockpot for cooking, baking, or canning. Here is our roundup of some of the best available.
Buying Guide
Create the perfect conversation piece with a beautiful cross stitch pattern
Whether you're a beginner or a pro cross-stitcher, there is an endless number of patterns to keep you busy. Here are some of our top picks.
Good night
Tuck Fido into one of these comfy dog beds
Your dog is your best friend, so spoil him a bit with a good, supportive bed of his own Here are our picks for the best dog beds.
Power up!
Ring in the new year with an adjustable kettlebell
An adjustable kettlebell replaces several traditional kettlebells, which saves space for more exercise equipment. Here are our top picks for the best adjustable kettlebells.