Best Toys for Toddlers 2, 3, 4 Years Old
Top 10 Educational Toys for Children Ages 2-4 By Brittany Rowland Toys for tots ages 2 to 4 are not only entertaining but educational, helping them develop fine motor skills, concentration, dexterity, problem solving, creative play, and imagination. As we looked at a number of toys for children in this age range, we looked for […]
Best iPad and Tablet Accessories
Top 10 Rated iPad and Tablet Accessories Apple iPads and other tablets are all the rage, and owners are always looking for accessories that make the tablet experience even greater. We examined several accessories—from protective cases and stylus pens to card readers and cleaning cloths—and picked our top 10 based on the following qualities: 1. […]
Best LED Televisions
Top 10 Rated Mid-Value LED TVs By Steve Holdgren Following are the models our electronics category editors JB Burden and Bob Wiley think are great mid-range LED TV choices in terms of the quality/value/price/features equation. We have reviewed these or similar offerings from the manufacturers and we recommend and rated these models based on the […]
Best 32”-42” LED TV
Top 10 Budget 32”,37”,40”,42” LED TVs By Steve Holdgren The small LED TV category is still very important to the average North American consumer. We’ve included a solid list of the Best LED TVs for 2012 based on the following qualitative and value criteria: 1)Solid Picture Quality based on: A) Not too much motion lag […]
Best HDTVs
Top 10 Rated HDTVs By Steve Holdgren Our expert TV editors pull together the Top 10 most impressive best quality HDTVs for 2013. Editors noted several factors in helping them decide which HDTVs to include in the list including: 1. Black Level Depth 2. Side Angle Viewing Quality 3. Clarity and Clearness of Images on […]
Best iPhone and Smartphone Accessories
Top 10 Rated iPhone and Smartphone Accessories By Steve Holdgren There are a multitude of smartphone accessories on the market that serve a variety of purposes. Because accessories vary in function, we looked for the following basic qualities when selecting our top 10: 1. Durability 2. Good value 3. Compatibility with various smartphone models 4. […]
Best Leaf Blowers
Top 10 Rated Leaf Blowers The best leaf blowers, be they gas, electric, or cordless, must be effective at blasting away leaves, twigs, and other lawn debris. We looked for a number of factors when selecting the top 10 leaf blowers: 1. Easy to start up 2. Powerful engine with high air speeds 3. Durable […]
Best Weed Eater
Top 10 Rated Weed Eaters By Jon Bannister Lawn trimmers are invaluable tools for keeping your yard looking tidy and professional. Trimmers can reach tight areas that lawn mowers can’t, such as beneath bushes and around trees. Many trimmers also function as edgers, allowing you to get a clean, straight line along sidewalk paths and […]
Best Shop Vacuums
Top 10 Rated Wet/Dry Vacs By Brittany Rowland Sometimes you have big messes that a regular broom, mop, or vacuum cleaner just can’t handle. Shop Vacs, or wet/dry vacuums, are invaluable tools when it comes to cleaning up tough wet or dry spills and messes around the house, garage, workshop, or car. Shop Vacs can […]
Best Pressure Washer
Top 10 Rated Pressure Washers By Brittany Rowland Pressure washers are an essential tool for keeping the outside of your home clean. Made for blasting through grime on cars, boats, driveways, grills, and house sidings, a pressure washer carries exponentially more power than a regular garden hose. As we compiled our top 10 list for […]
Best GPS Devices
Top Rated GPS Devices By Steve Holdgren Portable GPS navigators are useful tools to have in the car whether you’re traveling to unfamiliar cities or just navigating your own hometown. We reviewed several GPS devices and selected our top 10 based on the following factors: 1. Large, bright touchscreen display that’s visible even in sunlight […]
Best Waterproof iPad Cases
Top Rated Waterproof iPad Cases By Jon Bannister As iPads and other tablets become more commonly used in our day-to-day activities, we need a reliable protective case that safeguards the iPad from water splashes. Whether you want to enjoy your tablet at the pool or beach, or you have a messy kid who could spill […]
Best Chefs Knives
Top 10 Rated Chefs Knives By Brittany Rowland The finest quality chefs knives are guaranteed to last you many years and provide versatile function in the kitchen. We looked for a variety of factors as we selected our top 10 knives, including: 1. Durable, strong forged steel 2. A full tang for extra strength 3. […]
Best Casserole Containers
Top 10 Rated Casserole Containers By Brittany Rowland Nothing says comfort food like a rich, hot casserole. We looked at a number of casserole containers, both glass and stoneware, and found 10 that we believe do a superior job of baking casseroles, lasagna, bread, and other meals. We looked for the following qualities: 1. Safe […]
Best Knife Sets
Top 10 Rated Knife Sets By Brittany Rowland Knife sets can be a convenient solution if you want a complete set of all the essential tools but you don’t want to spend a fortune on each individual knife. Value was one of the key considerations we had when choosing the top 10 knife sets. Other […]
Best Santoku Knives
Top 10 Rated Santoku Knives By Brittany Rowland The finest quality santoku knives are guaranteed to last you many years and provide versatile function in the kitchen. The word santoku means “three virtues,” after all. We looked for a variety of factors as we selected our top 10 knives, including: 1. Durable, strong forged steel […]